Every child has a unique way of feeling loved. Understanding your child’s love language can make a big difference in how connected they feel to you! Whether your child thrives on quality time, acts of service, gifts, or words of affirmation, here are resources that can help you show love in each way:
Quality Time
For kids who value quality time, your undivided attention means the world. Plan activities where you can focus on each other individually and as a family.
- Questions to Encourage Communication and Connection. If you feel like your attempts at conversation with your child fall flat, this printable is packed with open-ended questions to get your child talking. There is even a section for little kids and older kids to help them open up.
- Family Dinner Questions. This printable will help you family stay curious and connected during mealtimes. It will also help you develop a family culture where everyone feels like they belong! There are 36 questions for kids to ask their parents, and 36 questions for parents to ask their children.
Acts of Service
Acts of service show love through thoughtful actions. For children with this love language, little gestures can mean a lot!
- The Love Ninja. This little sneaky helper will help your family get excited about serving each other in ninja-like fashion. After performing stealthy service, place the Love Ninja at the scene and let the person who was served find a way to serve someone else!
- Heart Prints Service Bundle. Often children who feel love through service like to show love through service also. This Heart Prints activity will help your child feel the joy of service. They can color in a heart each time they perform an act of service, and a list of service ideas is included!
Gifts
Children with this love language don’t just love receiving; it’s the thought behind the gift that matters. The smallest tokens can have the biggest impact!
- Coastal City Creatures Play Set. If you are looking for a gift to encourage hours of creative, deep play, your child will love this printable. There are multiple characters your child gets to cut out, name, and dress. They can even choose their occupation, personality, and which setting they best like to be in. We’ve included 12 pages of backdrops and other outdoor objects to help spur their imagination!
- Lunch Box Notes. If your kiddo loves words, slip them a little surprise in their lunch box! These 30 notes include jokes, motivational quotes, and words of encouragement, sure to brighten their day.
Words of Affirmation
If your child lights up when you praise them or tell them how much they mean to you, words of affirmation are key.
- Affirmation Cards. If your kiddo loves words, these beautiful designs display meaningful words that we hope you will say to yourselves and your children over and over. Hang these cards in a place you’ll see like a bathroom mirror, above a bed, or prop it up on your desk. You could frame a single print or hang them all together gallery style!
- Things I Love About You Placemats. If you want a meal that will fill your child’s cup not just literally, but emotionally also, use these placemats will be a tangible reminder of how special your child is. Family members can write things they love about each person! Use these for a special dinner like back to school, Valentine’s Day, or a birthday.
Physical Touch
For kids who feel loved through physical touch, small moments of closeness can speak volumes.
- The Love Cootie Catcher. If you want a fun cootie catcher for your touchy-feely child, the Love Cootie Catcher will help fill their cup! Included are instructions on how to fold it, how to play, and a template to create your own. We’ve even included one for younger kids and one for older kids.
- 30 Ways to Connect with Your Child in Under a Minute. I promise, connecting with your child can be easier than you think! This list is 30 simple ideas that take no prep to provide a moment of connection with your child.
By learning your child’s love language and showing it in small, meaningful ways, you’re building a stronger bond and helping them feel loved and valued. The great thing is, it doesn’t have to take a lot of time or effort—just thoughtfulness. Which love language do you think your child connects with most?
If you would like to learn more about Love Languages and how to express them with your children, you might enjoy these resources: