When we acknowledge a child's feelings, we do him a great service. We put him in touch with his inner reality. And once he's clear about that reality, he gathers the strength to begin to cope. — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
“The hardest part is the shift we have to make in attitude. We have to stop thinking of the child as a “problem” that… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
Deep inside you know / when trouble comes / and there's no one else to turn to / you can call on each other… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
“Before our next session I prepared an exercise for the group. I took the original situation and restated it from what I thought might… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
Take two kids in competition for their parents' love and attention. Add to that the envy that one child feels for the accomplishments of… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
“when our words are infused with our real feelings of empathy that they speak directly to a child’s heart.” — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
“Instead of Punishment 1. EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS STRONGLY—WITHOUT ATTACKING CHARACTER. “I’m furious that my new saw was left outside to rust in the rain!”… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
The mere existence of an additional child or children in the family could signify Less. Less time alone with parents. Less attention for hurts… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
No one cares / who is better / who is worse / who has more / who has less. / Content in our connectedness… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
Let us be different in our homes. Let us realize that along with food, shelter, and clothing, we have another obligation to our children,… — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
“But it’s how we handle the ‘ordinary, everyday small stuff’ that lays the groundwork for handling the ‘big stuff.” — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
Comforters for our todays / Guardians of memories / Keeping our youth and yesterdays alive / Comrades with one history. — Adele Faber Copy Share Image
