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mickeyb41014's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.5
Definitely contained relatable situations and offered up helpful information. But I found it hard to read and redundant.
angelamichelle's review against another edition
3.0
This is more insightful and helpful than I had imagined. I'm gaining insights into what makes my children tick and how to fill their love buckets. Not a literary masterpiece, but definitely recommended for parents.
stephreadsnow's review against another edition
Was reading this in a moms group and it’s just bullshit
kamkanga's review against another edition
5.0
Of course everyone has heard of the five love languages, but this book geared towards children was very helpful to me as a parent. I love my kids unendingly, but sometimes they don't FEEL all of my love. My daughter's love language is acts of service, but I am constantly pushing her to be independent. She thought that meant I didn't love her. Now, by changing a few small things and wording my requests differently, she can have both my love and her independence. I'm excited to start making these changes!
amlane16's review against another edition
4.0
Informative and practical. I think I will want to read it again in a few years.
hmgelo02's review against another edition
4.0
I was given this book by a woman in my book club. I'm not a church-goer, and I rarely shop in bookstores or browse the "self-help" section at the library, so I hadn't heard of this author or this series of books. I brought my new copy of this book home and read it that night. I'm so glad that I did.
Although this books - as with all of [a:Gary Chapman|622|Gary Chapman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1224779300p2/622.jpg]'s books - is written from a Christian point of view, it is also written from the point of view of a marriage counselor. His first book, [b:The Five Love Languages|2435914|WUTHERING HEIGHTS (THE GREAT WRITERS LIBRARY)|Emily Brontë|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg|1565818] was written with the premise that every person expresses and experiences love in one of five ways: through Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, (Giving or) Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, or Physical Touch.
In this book - geared more toward parents of children over the age of 5, due to the difficulty of determining younger children's love languages - he discusses how to determine your child's primary love language, and how to best express it. He intimates that a love language cannot be learned or taught; rather it is part of a person's makeup, an ingrained part of their personality.
I really enjoyed this book. I love learning new tools to show my children how much I love and care for them, and any book that can help me to that end is worth reading in my mind. I would recommend this book to any parent or grandparent with children over the age of 5 who want to learn how to better communicate to those children that they love them. I also recommend [a:Gary Chapman|622|Gary Chapman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1224779300p2/622.jpg]'s original book, [b:The Five Love Languages|2435914|WUTHERING HEIGHTS (THE GREAT WRITERS LIBRARY)|Emily Brontë|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg|1565818] to any couple looking to further enrich their marriage and/or relationship.
Although this books - as with all of [a:Gary Chapman|622|Gary Chapman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1224779300p2/622.jpg]'s books - is written from a Christian point of view, it is also written from the point of view of a marriage counselor. His first book, [b:The Five Love Languages|2435914|WUTHERING HEIGHTS (THE GREAT WRITERS LIBRARY)|Emily Brontë|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg|1565818] was written with the premise that every person expresses and experiences love in one of five ways: through Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, (Giving or) Receiving Gifts, Acts of Service, or Physical Touch.
In this book - geared more toward parents of children over the age of 5, due to the difficulty of determining younger children's love languages - he discusses how to determine your child's primary love language, and how to best express it. He intimates that a love language cannot be learned or taught; rather it is part of a person's makeup, an ingrained part of their personality.
I really enjoyed this book. I love learning new tools to show my children how much I love and care for them, and any book that can help me to that end is worth reading in my mind. I would recommend this book to any parent or grandparent with children over the age of 5 who want to learn how to better communicate to those children that they love them. I also recommend [a:Gary Chapman|622|Gary Chapman|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1224779300p2/622.jpg]'s original book, [b:The Five Love Languages|2435914|WUTHERING HEIGHTS (THE GREAT WRITERS LIBRARY)|Emily Brontë|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg|1565818] to any couple looking to further enrich their marriage and/or relationship.
zubers's review against another edition
2.0
Overthorough and sexist at times are the main reason why it is docked three stars. I did appreciate examples and clarifying remarks, but it was longer than it needed to be. For those not into self help books that include Christian beliefs explicitly tied into them (references to the Bible, assurances that God will never turn you away, etc) this one has those about once a chapter. I understand those are helpful to others, so not docking points but noting for anyone who might be looking at reviews before reading. It does make it a less widely accessible book, but it also does not rely on those axims fully.
Likely helpful for people trying to figure out how to reach their kids.
Likely helpful for people trying to figure out how to reach their kids.
craftygoat's review against another edition
3.5
3.5. Nice enough read. Not sure I'm sold on there being 5 distinct "languages," with everyone having a primary preference. But it's a good reminder to look for hints in the way our kids (spouse, etc.) really sense our love. Interesting that the advice here to use requests ("Could you please turn off the iPad?") vs. clearly-stated commands goes counter to most of the parenting advice books I've read -- goes to show that even experts can't agree on *right* techniques. Anyway, off to spend some quality time with my kids!