I want to do something to explain the 5 love languages to my kids. They've already seen this Studio C Santa 5 love languages skit, so I think I'll use it as an opener. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pr42yeJGzc
I found this short message that I think is so important for my family this month: https://www.lds.org/…/ch…/2013/12/the-real-joy-of-christmas…
My two favorite quotes from the message:
President David O. McKay: “True happiness comes only by making others happy—the practical application of the Savior’s doctrine of losing one’s life to gain it.”
President David O. McKay: “True happiness comes only by making others happy—the practical application of the Savior’s doctrine of losing one’s life to gain it.”
President Thomas S. Monson: “May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given. May we also give gifts that have eternal value, along with our gifts that eventually break or are forgotten. How much better the world would be if we all gave gifts of understanding and compassion, of service and friendship, of kindness and gentleness.”
I have some kids that love to give physical presents, but they aren't as good at showing love in the other ways. I've heard one in particular say, "I don't know why they don't want to play with me. I give them so many things." Yet this particular kid can be quite mean sometimes. I want to teach my kids that how we treat others is so much more important than what we wrap in a box for them once in a while.
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