Sharing love abundantly in special needs families : the 5 love languages for parents raising children with disabilities
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references.

Dr. Chapman and respected author Philo join forces to talk to parents of kids with disabilities about how the 5 Love Languages can help their marriage and family life.

Between the worry, the doctor's appointments, and the thousand small challenges of everyday life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. The idea of showing abundant love to every member of your family can feel like a daunting task. Jolene Philo has been there. And in this wise, warm, practical guide, she and Dr. Gary Chapman show you how the 5 love languages can help strengthen your marriage and family life--whatever your needs. Sharing dozens of stories from parents of children with special needs children, they teach you how to: protect your marriage amidst the stress, discover and speak the love language of your child--even if they're nonverbal, accommodate the love languages for children with special needs and disabilities, and show love to every member of your family when you have limited time, money, and energy. Having a special needs child shouldn't mean sacrificing a full family life. Learn to share love abundantly no matter your circumstances.