Gary Chapman - The 5 Love Languages of Children/The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers Set

1997, 2005, 2012, 2016 by
GARY D. CHAPMAN and ESTATE OF ROSS CAMPBELL

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Edited by Elizabeth Cody Newenhuyse
Cover design: Faceout Studios
Cover photo: Boone Rodriguez (boonerodriguez.com)
Interior design: Smartt Guys design

ISBN: 978-0-8024-1285-0

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Chapman, Gary D.
The 5 love languages of children / Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-8024-0347-6
1. Child rearing. 2. ParentingPsychological aspects. 3. Love.
I. Campbell, Ross II. Title. III. Title: Five love languages of children.
HQ769.C395 2012
649.1dc23

2011036535

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D oes your child feel loved?

Of course, you say. I tell her every day. But are you communicating that love in a way she understands?

Every child has a primary language of love, a way in which he or she understands a parents love best. This book will show you how to recognize and speak your childs primary love language as well as the four other love languages that can help your child know you love him or her. As we will see, your child needs to know he is loved in order to grow into a giving, loving, responsible adult.

The 5 Love Languages of Children will introduce you to all five love languages of children and help you determine the primary languages in which your child hears your love. Be careful to read all five chapters (26) that describe the love languages, as your child will benefit from all five ways of receiving love. Practice all five love languages and you can be sure your child will sense your love. To help you do this, each chapter ends with practical ideas for helping you speak that love language with your children.

But how can you know what your childs love language is? Turn to for ideas.

All aspects of a childs development require a foundation of love. As a book about learning to better love your child, The 5 Love Languages of Children includes suggestions throughout for good parenting. As you work on those areas that are most important, you will find that your family relationships will be stronger and also more relaxed and enjoyable.

And now, a personal word from Gary as you begin this language course to improve the way you speak love to your children.

T he success of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts has been gratifying. Millions of couples have not only read the book, but have practiced its principles. My files are filled with letters from couples all over the world, expressing gratitude for the difference the love languages have made in their marriages. Most tell me that learning the primary love language of their spouse has made a radical change in the emotional climate of their home, and some have credited the book with actually saving their marriage.

This book grew out of the many requests I received to write a book on the five love languages of children. Because my professional career has focused on marriage counseling and enrichment, I was reluctant at first to write about children, even though I received hundreds of reports from parents who applied the concept of the love languages to their children.

When Northfield Publishing talked with me about doing such a book, I contacted my friend of many years, Ross Campbell, to ask him to coauthor the book with me. Dr. Campbell spent many years in psychiatric medicine, with a focus on the needs of children and adolescents. His contributions proved invaluable.

Just as the original book on love languages has helped so many people in their marriages, so now I hope that this book will aid countless parents, teachers, and others who love and work with children to become more effective in meeting the emotional need children have for love.

GARY CHAPMAN, PHD
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

B rad and Emily couldnt figure out what was wrong with Caleb, their eight-year-old son. He had been an above-average learner and still did his homework, but this year he was struggling in school. He would go to the teacher after she had given an exercise and ask her to explain it again. Hed visit her desk up to eight times a day, asking for further instructions. Was it poor hearing or a comprehension problem? Brad and Emily had Calebs hearing tested, and a school counselor gave him a comprehension test. His hearing was normal and his understanding typical for a third-grader.