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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Informative and practical. I think I will want to read it again in a few years.
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.
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.
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!
extreamly usefull communication tool on devloping a loving open communication with your child and teaching him or her to tap into other people emotional needs
I read the regular version. This was a lot of the same thing but had more religious content.
The five love languages have been on my radar since I was single. I've taken quizzes and been to seminars. Last year I borrowed the original from the library for couples. I had a crazy hard time getting into it and I never finished.
The children's version entered my tbr in 2003 when my oldest was like 2.5. She was a different toddler/baby. She was hard to motivate and was not particularly affectionate. She's six now and still squirms away from hugs and kisses. I believe in love languages because of my experiences with her.
I discovered her language pretty early in the book, but I kept reading because this book is so much easier and simpler than the original for me. This book has value beyond my life as a mother. This book helps break down different methods of communication for all. While I will never touch strangers, I can use the methods to express care and appreciation for those around me in my other relationships.
Fantastic book with great ideas! Highly recommend to all with AND without kids. This world could always use some more open minds and better communication.
The children's version entered my tbr in 2003 when my oldest was like 2.5. She was a different toddler/baby. She was hard to motivate and was not particularly affectionate. She's six now and still squirms away from hugs and kisses. I believe in love languages because of my experiences with her.
I discovered her language pretty early in the book, but I kept reading because this book is so much easier and simpler than the original for me. This book has value beyond my life as a mother. This book helps break down different methods of communication for all. While I will never touch strangers, I can use the methods to express care and appreciation for those around me in my other relationships.
Fantastic book with great ideas! Highly recommend to all with AND without kids. This world could always use some more open minds and better communication.
I didn't enjoy the writing in this book. And I found the content, at times, redundant. Why would I give this book 4 stars? Because it helped me understand better than any other parenting book I've read how to express my love to my children in ways that THEY will comprehend. The authors laid out simple things I can do to reach out to my kids and they were things I hadn't considered before because they are not things I would appreciate. There were definite lightbulb moments while reading this book.
This book had some good suggestions for connecting with your kids, which I appreciated. However, I found the book to be a little preachy and pedantic in places. If the authors are religious, it’s appropriate that their book be as well, but it would have been good going into it knowing that it had so many spiritual undertones so I could have possibly selected a better match for my own beliefs.
This book was great at laying out the different love languages and offered concrete ways of helping speak your child’s love language. I especially liked how it challenges the discomfort we may feel as parents in each chapter if the love language isn’t one of our top ones. I will recommend to other parents in the future.