Children Quote by Hilary Flower
““By making eye-contact, getting down to your child's level, offering a touch, or using a tone of your voice that conveys a desire to genuinely connect, you disarm yourself. You make it possible to reach your child more deeply and truly move forward together.””
About This Quote
Source Parenting guide: “Connecting with Kids,” 2019
Building genuine connection through eye contact, level‑playing, touch, and tone disarms both parent and child, fostering deeper relationships.
In simple terms: Use eye contact, level‑playing, touch, tone to connect.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathetic communication with children.
Themes
parenting
communication
empathy
connection
trust
Mood
warm
supportive
practical
Type
parenting
psychology
communication
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- early childhood education
- coaching
Key Concepts
non‑verbal cues
psychological safety
relationship building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay authentic while using these tools?
- What barriers exist in your family dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on technique may feel inauthentic.
