This is beautiful reflection and shows so much love and desire for learning. Something that continues to help me as a parent is to learn more about how my children feel most loved, particularly in relevance to the book, The Five Love Languages. In applying this to my kids, I try to sense when they need more quality time, validation and words of affirmation, simple gifts, physical touch, and service. All of these can show love, but some of my kids are more sensitive to needing one-on-one time or more undisturbed eye contact. When I picture their “bucket” and how they need it filled, to help them feel loved, it is super helpful.
Thank you so much, Jessica! I appreciate you reading my writing and also for the reminder of The Five Love Languages in seeking what each of my kiddos may need in a particular moment. Constant learning!
This is beautiful reflection and shows so much love and desire for learning. Something that continues to help me as a parent is to learn more about how my children feel most loved, particularly in relevance to the book, The Five Love Languages. In applying this to my kids, I try to sense when they need more quality time, validation and words of affirmation, simple gifts, physical touch, and service. All of these can show love, but some of my kids are more sensitive to needing one-on-one time or more undisturbed eye contact. When I picture their “bucket” and how they need it filled, to help them feel loved, it is super helpful.
Thank you so much, Jessica! I appreciate you reading my writing and also for the reminder of The Five Love Languages in seeking what each of my kiddos may need in a particular moment. Constant learning!