Acceptance Quote by Kelly Bartlett

Our kids need a word of encouragement not criticism from us

— Jessi

If our children are to approve of themselves, they must see that we approve of ourselves.

— Maya Angelou

“For example, children in school are never encouraged to want the material rewards of success. Success is something to be sought for its own…

— Daniel Quinn

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.

— Dorothy Nolte

“Praise children when they do good, And if they should stumble or fall, Show them how to be humble, Show them how to stand…

— Charmaine J Forde

“I hope that for my kids, too, success will be its own reward. That they'll do their best because they want to win for…

— Muffy Mead-Ferro

“Am I suggesting that we no longer try to achieve our goals? Absolutely not. It is not accomplishment that is the problem. The problem…

— Judith Hanson Lasater

With children... it is a fact that most parents criticize children more than they laud or congratulate them. We tend to be quick to…

— Anonymous

“Directly or indirectly, we owe these kids the responsibility of letting them know that they are loved, and that despite the barrage of challenges…

— Oche Otorkpa

“Encouraging others can be the catalyst to unleashing their greatness.”

— Rob Liano

“Remind children that their successes and failures are not representations of their worth.”

— Asa Don Brown

The messages our kids receive from teachers, coaches--and even, with the best intentions, from us - can push them toward pride or despair...toward self-righteousness…

— Phil Vischer