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Raising your Child on Purpose Ebiere Bolu: Teacher & Parenting Coach
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- Infanzia e famiglia
Welcome to Raising your Child on Purpose Podcast with Ebiere Bolu- a podcast where we discuss parenting topics to help parents raise children intentionally, helping them find their unique purpose, place and contribution to the world. To help us understand why parenting on purpose is so important, my guests will be sharing childhood stories that have impacted their adult life and their parenting.We will also answer your questions on how to raise children to be successful inside and outside the classroom so do send your questions in via instagram @ebiere.bolu or via email to, raisingyourchildonpurpose@gmail.com The host of this podcast is Ebiere Bolu - she is a teacher with 16+ years experience teaching children aged 4 to 18. She runs a tuition company in the UK called LearnTree ltd and is married with two children. Ebiere uses her instagram page and this podcast to spread her message of raising children intentionally and giving them a sense of purpose in life. She believes that a successful life is a life lived on purpose, for a purpose, therefore, it is important that parents are intentional about helping children on this journey of discovery, to finding who they are, loving themselves and being confident enough to live a truly meaningful life!
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I Don't Use Love Languages with my Kids!
Welcome to Raising Your Child on Purpose Podcast , where we delve into the ins and outs of parenting. I'm Ebiere, your host and parent coach, here to guide you through the journey of understanding and nurturing your child's behaviour and your connection with them.
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EPISODE OVERVIEW:
Today, we're tackling a topic that's gained significant popularity in the last 3 decades: Love Languages.
Many of us have heard about love languages in the context of adult relationships, but should we apply the same principles when it comes to our children?
In this episode, we'll explore why I choose not to use love languages with my kids
And what I do instead!
Why Love Languages Might Not Apply to Kids:
Love languages, as popularised by Dr. Gary Chapman, categorise how individuals prefer to give and receive love: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch.
Children's Developmental Stage:
One key reason I don't use love languages with my kids is because they're still developing their sense of self and emotional understanding.
Unlike adults, children's preferences and needs can fluctuate rapidly as they grow and explore the world around them.
Applying rigid love language categories to them may limit our understanding of their unique emotional expressions.
Fluidity of Love and Connection:
Another factor to consider is the fluid nature of love and connection in parent-child relationships. Love is multifaceted and dynamic, often expressed in ways that transcend predefined categories.
By pigeonholing our interactions with our kids into specific love languages, we risk overlooking the richness and spontaneity of the parent-child bond.
What’s my Alternative?:
Instead of relying on love languages, I advocate for a more holistic and intuitive approach to expressing love to our children. This involves actively listening to our children, observing their cues, and responding with empathy and authenticity. By attuning ourselves to their individual needs and preferences, we can nurture a deep sense of trust and connection that transcends any predefined framework.
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Until next time, remember: every moment with your child is an opportunity to grow together.
Warm regards,
Ebiere Parent Coach.