Children Quote by Iben Dissing Sandahl

“There aren’t always good reasons for a child’s emotions, or easy solutions for them, but by at least acknowledging them and trying not to…

— Iben Dissing Sandahl

The basic premise that children must learn about emotions is that all feelings are okay to have; however, only some reactions are okay.

— Daniel Goleman

Children are given us to discourage our better emotions.

— Hector Hugh Munro

“Children just feel emotions and their reasoning mind doesn’t interpret or question them. This is why children accept certain people and reject other people.”

— Miguel Ruiz

“As children, a great number of us were taught by our parents, carers, extended family members, and teachers, that showing any form of emotional…

— Mateo Sol

When our children see us expressing our emotions, they can learn that their own feelings are natural and permissible, can be expressed, and can…

— Fred Rogers

“We ignore the emotional needs of young children at our peril.”

— Bruce D. Perry

“Emotional honesty, not perfection, is what children truly need from their parents. Children are always observing how you feel anger, joy, frustration, contentment, and…

— Jessica Joelle Alexander

“Abused children realize that they cannot rely on their emotions since their innocent love and trust are already crushed and betrayed. They learn that…

— Patricia Dsouza

“When a child receives the message, even subtly or indirectly, that his emotions don't matter, he will grow up feeling, somewhere deep inside, that…

— Jonice Webb

“It is marvelous to see the raw play of emotions on the face of a child. No trying to conceal any feeling or disguise…

— Jessica Brockmole

A huge part of what a kid learns when they're growing up is social and emotional development. As adults, we take it for granted…

— Tim Schafer