Woodstock Pediatric Medicine Home Meet Us Office Info Patient Info For Parents Articles Love is in the Air!! January 10, 2019 7:47 pm Kids Need Love Too — Whereas Gary Chapman’s treatise regarding the language of love was intended for the spousal relationship, the ‘languages’ – Words of affirmation Quality time Gifting Acts of service Physical touch — can easily be applied to the parent-child relationship. Just like adults, some children are bi-lingual. Give these behaviors a test drive, and see how your child (or your spouse) responds to your efforts. Words of Affirmation – praise or encouragement – is extremely important to all of us. When offered sincerely and appropriately, spirits are lifted and confidence can soar! Quality Time spent is typically enjoyable and beneficial as this can be an opportunity to play, share, train, and reinforce good habits. But be sure that this is primarily an enjoyable event. Gifting can truly be a unique skill, and the proper gift can provide years of fun, memories, and conversation. Acts of Service typically occurs in the form of doing something for someone. Helping a child with a tedious chore – cutting the lawn, for example – will not only show love, but sets an example for the child. Children really do live what they learn! Physical Touch – in the form of a hug, or a gentle touch – is a show of affection that can be a special blessing in a moment of joy (or sorrow), and younger children are typically glad to receive this type of attention. However, one must be wise and respectful, and there are important boundaries with physical touch. Don’t be afraid to properly show your love to your child! Our children need to learn how to receive appropriate expressions of love, and – more importantly – how to exhibit these behaviors as they grow and mature into adulthood. Ferdinand Yates, MD Woodstock Pediatric Medicine Recent Posts Vaping—This isn’t candy cigarettes, folks! Extended Office Hours!! We’re here until 7pm!!! Love is in the Air!! Come to Moe’s for SPIRIT night for REACH OUT AND READ!!!! Get the Shot…NOT the Flu Categories Articles Office News Uncategorized ADDRESS 2000 Professional Way Woodstock, GA 30188 CONTACT Phone: 770 517 0250 Fax: 770 517 0260 OFFICE NEWS Extended Office Hours!! We’re here until 7pm!!! January 22, 2019 Come to Moe’s for SPIRIT night for REACH OUT AND READ!!!! September 13, 2018 Get the Shot…NOT the Flu September 13, 2018 Meet our New Providers!! March 27, 2018 LATEST ARTICLES Vaping—This isn’t candy cigarettes, folks! December 3, 2019 Love is in the Air!! January 10, 2019 Get the Shot…NOT the Flu September 13, 2018 Stranger Danger May 29, 2018 USEFUL LINKS American Academy of Pediatrics Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta KidsHealth.org BabyZone.com WebMD © 2021 Perisic Designs Inc.