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title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I had this very strong intuition when…"
description: "\"I had this very strong intuition when working with children. The families I used to work for said, 'You're a white witch. You just know.'\" — Jo Frost"
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#  I had this very strong intuition when working with…

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> “I had this very strong intuition when working with children. The families I used to work for said, 'You're a white witch. You just know.'”

[Jo Frost](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jo-frost/)

## About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A caregiver feels an innate, almost magical ability to understand children, perceived by families as a mysterious gift.

**In simple terms:** Intuition with children feels like a mysterious gift.

Key Takeaway

Trust and develop that intuition.

Themes

parenting intuition trust

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

- working with children
- family counseling
- early childhood education

Key Concepts

empathy instinct caregiving

Questions to Reflect On

- How do you verify your gut feelings?
- When might intuition mislead you?

A Different Perspective

Intuition may be biased or over‑estimated without evidence.

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