Children Quote by Hilary Flower

“Whether it is in a sales situation, love at first sight, a husband and wife having an important conversation, a parent disciplining a child,…

— Susan C. Young

Often parents communicate most effectively with their children by the way they listen to and address each other. Their conversations showing gentleness and love…

— Marvin J. Ashton

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…

— Adele Faber

The essential thing is to arouse such an interest that it engages the child’s whole personality.

— Maria Montessori

“to enter into a state of pure connection with your child, you can achieve this by setting aside any sense of superiority.”

— Shefali Tsabary

“Overall, your want to present yourself to your child as an ally, empathetic to his feelings, and responsive to his needs - even when…

— Hilary Flower

When you find a way to be really receptive to your child's needs and really listen, you can be more open to what they…

— Anna Getty

Reading to children at night, responding to their smiles with a smile, returning their vocalizations with one of your own, touching them, holding them…

— T. Berry Brazelton

“Make eye contact and small talk.”

— Timothy Snyder

The level of communication you can achieve with an infant is really profound.

— Mayim Bialik

“Embrace your beautiful mess of a life with your child. No matter how hard it gets, do not disengage... Do something—anything—to connect with and…

— Andy Kerckhoff

“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…

— Harvey Karp