Parenting Teens - August 31, 2012

Day 15 - Love Language - Thoughtful Presents

Parenting Teenagers

Giving thoughtful presents is one of the five love languages.

• a way of showing our unconditional love • not only dependent on their behavior or performance • to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, other holidays • use presents to celebrate achievements or to bring consolation when they're struggling • can be small but make big impact • find out what’s special for each child

Question:
Try to rank the five love languages in order of importance for you, and then for each of your children.

From Series: "Parenting Teenagers"

Study Guide

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Choose the Right Battles

  • pause for thought
  • stop to think about whether your child is: HALT
    • H – Hungry
    • A – Anxious
    • L – Lonely
    • T – Tired
    • Or, are you?

Recognize natural childishness

  • Recognize the difference between natural childishness and disobedience
  • This halves the battles we have to fight
  • Adjust your expectations according to their level of maturity

Maintain a Sense of Humour

  • find ways to lighten the atmosphere

laugh together and with other parents

Complete the attached worksheet.

 

 

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