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> [“Avoid mixed messages. Speaking too sweetly or smiling while you set a limit confuses kids. It unintentionally gives a green light to your toddler’s annoying acts. If you want your child to know you mean business, crouch down (staying just…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/avoid-mixed-messages-speaking-too-sweetly-or-smiling-while-you-set-a/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

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## More by Harvey Karp

> [Simple, practical, brilliant. What a wonderful world it will be when all families give their children the gifts presented in Dr. Reznick’s book. Joy,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/simple-practical-brilliant-what-a-wonderful-world-it-will-be-when-all/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Here’s one more bit of consolation for you: Toddlers save their biggest meltdowns for their parents. We’re the people with whom they feel the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/here-s-one-more-bit-of-consolation-for-you-toddlers-save-their/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Dogs yawn … and cats and monkeys … and even three-month-old fetuses (but not chickens).”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/dogs-yawn-and-cats-and-monkeys-and-even-three-month-old-fetuses-but/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Shari, I know Richard took your block and you’re mad, mad, mad! But, no scratch! No scratch! Stop now!”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/shari-i-know-richard-took-your-block-and-you-re-mad-mad-mad-but-no/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [There is a lot of advice on baby feeding, but almost nothing on how to help crying babies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/there-is-a-lot-of-advice-on-baby-feeding-but-almost-nothing-on-how-to/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Sign Language: Young Kids Know More Than They Can Say When you think about it, it’s not so easy”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/sign-language-young-kids-know-more-than-they-can-say-when-you-think/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Remember, there’s a huge difference between angry feelings and angry actions. Yes, you have to discourage misbehavior, but it’s superimportant that your child know…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/remember-there-s-a-huge-difference-between-angry-feelings-and-angry/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“Avoid mixed messages. Speaking too sweetly or smiling while you set a limit confuses kids. It unintentionally gives a green light to your toddler’s…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/avoid-mixed-messages-speaking-too-sweetly-or-smiling-while-you-set-a/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“We gain weight and suffer problems from pimples to cancer.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/we-gain-weight-and-suffer-problems-from-pimples-to-cancer/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [“During the months after a child’s first birthday, I recommend doing time-outs several times a week. That helps your tot learn your I’m not…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/during-the-months-after-a-child-s-first-birthday-i-recommend-doing/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

> [Your top job as a new parent is to love your baby like crazy. After showering her with affection, your next two important jobs…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/harvey-karp/your-top-job-as-a-new-parent-is-to-love-your-baby-like-crazy-after/)

[Harvey Karp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harvey-karp/)

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