Childhood Quote by Lisa Firestone

Every life and every childhood is filled with frustrations; we cannot imagine it otherwise, for even the best mother cannot satisfy all her child's…

— Alice Miller

“When children are hurt and in pain psychologically, they don't want to be in distress, so when the situation becomes intolerable, they cease to…

— Robert W. Firestone

“Many families actively discourage the expression of tough emotions like fear and anger. Happiness and tranquility, meanwhile, make it to the top of the…

— John Medina

“Human empathy, while not found on any chart of human anatomy, is the reason we instinctively hurt for our children… it is the reason…

— Keith Ablow

“According to studies, empathic children are more susceptible to developing problems such as anxiety and depression in later life, especially if they experience emotionally…

— Mateo Sol

Parents are teachers as much as caregivers, and our children learn to navigate life's challenges by watching us. Kids can get a road map…

— Rachel Simmons

I look at emotional pain as something we need to go through in order to grow and learn.

— Jacob Vargas

Although psychology and pedagogy have always maintained the belief that a child is a happy being without any conflicts, and have assumed that the…

— Melanie Klein

“Early relational trauma results from the fact that we are often given more to experience in this life than we can bear to experience…

— Donald Kalsched

“Abused children often learn to block out their pain, for it is too distressing. Since it’s not possible to block emotions selectively, some may…

— Patricia Dsouza

When children feel understood, their loneliness and hurt diminish. When children are understood, their love for their parent is deepened. A parent's sympathy serves…

— Haim Ginott

“Your childhood is in the past, but your current situation is triggering your story and making you feel like you’re back in it. So…

— Michelle Skeen