Community Book Discussion: The Five Love Languages of Children

Published on by APRIL HUGHES

The Marquette County Extension hosted a community book discussion based on The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell. Designed for foster parents, educators, grandparents, and caregivers, this program helped strengthen adult-child relationships by teaching meaningful ways to express love. In partnership with local libraries, 40 books were distributed and five sessions were held across Montello, Oxford, Packwaukee, and virtually. Participants received practical tools and shared positive feedback, with many planning to apply what they learned in their everyday interactions with children.

The Five LOVE LANGUAGES of Children

Community Book Discussion

Book & Educational Resources Provided

Participants

  • Foster Parents
  • Educators
  • Moms & Dads
  • Grandmothers & Grandfathers

Key Outcomes

  • Supporting families and community members in strengthening relationships with children in their lives.
  • Collaboration with local libraries to distribute 40 books in the community. Each session held had 4-6 people in attendance.
  • Adults learned how to communicate and express love to children in ways that are individually meaningful.
  • Participants shared positive feedback of learning about the children in their lives and how to show them love.

5 Sessions Offered

Montello, Oxford, Packwaukee & Virtual

Fun & Practical Tools

  • Physical Touch
  • Acts of Service
  • Quality Time
  • Gifts

Participant Quote

“Something I will take away is treating students with respect of their love language

This was such a great training! I’m going to recommend this to all parents I know!”

Contact Information

For more information reach out to:

Christa VanTreck
christa.vantreeck@wisc.edu
608-297-3141

or

Hannah Zellmer
hannah.zellmer@wisc.edu
608-297-3139

Acknowledgement

A special thank you to Brakebush Family Foundation for their support of this book discussion.

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