Happy February 1st!
It’s officially “Love” month and we are kicking our first Mom Monday back with The Five Love Languages. I’m sure you heard of them, right? Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gift Giving, and Acts of Services.
Well for those who know. If I were to ask you what is your love language? You might just have an idea of what it may be, but what if I asked you what is your child’s love language? Just like adults, every child has a primary love language, but how do you incorporate the 5 love languages in a way your child understands?
I’ve learned after closely watching my girls that my three-year old’s love languages are Words of Affirmation and Quality Time. For my one year old, currently, it’s Physical Touch and that could be because of her colicky stages as a baby, but she loves to give hugs, be held and snuggled. And not in that I’m spoiled kind of way, because as much as she is so independent. There is just this safety and comfort you can tell she feels when she is in Mommy’s arms.
As for Zoe, my three-year-old. She breathes on speaking life into herself and others. Many know I am big on affirmations and I know that plays big into that love language. So I make sure she gets all the good jobs, I love yous, you’re so silly, and you’re beautiful remarks, etc. when it’s needed. As for quality time. Sometimes it can get hard because I of course can’t spend every minute with her, but I’ve started to notice the specific signs of when she asks for “Mommy Snuggles” or “Play Time.” There is this tone of “Mommy I need you right now” and so I’ve learned that in those moments is when all the household chores can wait and my undivided attention is needed. ♥️
So what’s your child’s love language?
[ Happy Mom Monday! ]
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