Hey there Mama!  

Today's episode is one all by myself, and I'm so excited about this episode. I've wanted to do one on this topic for some time.  Did you know your child had a love language? Different kids crave different kinds of attention and affection. We'll help you figure out which means the most to your child so they can feel genuinely adored based on the framework developed by Dr. Gary Chapman.  

After learning about the five different love languages, I realized that the verbal reassurances I'd been giving Rylan didn't mean nearly as much to him as hugs, cuddles, and other hands-on displays of affection. Now when he acts like he's running on an empty love tank, I scoop him up in my arms or shove his 65-pound, 4-foot frame into my arms, and his mood flips as if I've hit a switch. However, I still haven't stopped saying, "I love you."  I have learned that those cuddles don't work for Preston. His love language is words of affirmation, which means his discipline can be a conversation rather than my older son, who loves gifts and quality of time. All different personalities represent all other needs and all different types  of discipline.  

We have to truly understand our little nuggets to be able to strive with them. I mean, come on, mamas, I know for me when I feel loved that I am certainly on my best behavior, happy and ready to serve who I can. Our children have those exact needs, if not more!

 Resources  

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Books Mentioned 

•  The Great Spanking Debate 
• The Line Between Loving and Spoiling 14 Little Ways to Encourage Kindness
•  Thrive in 2025: How to Raise an Independent Kid 
• Take the Assessment available on  The 5 love languages website. .

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