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Awareness Quote by Margaret Wise Brown

“In this modern world where activity is stressed almost to the point of mania, quietness as a childhood need is too often overlooked. Yet a child's need for quietness is the same today as it has always been--it may even be greater--for quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times…” quote by Margaret Wise Brown
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“In this modern world where activity is stressed almost to the point of mania, quietness as a childhood need is too often overlooked. Yet a child's need for quietness is the same today as it has always been--it may even be greater--for quietness is an essential part of all awareness. In quiet times and sleepy times a child can dwell in thoughts of his own, and in songs and stories of his own.”

Margaret Wise Brown

About This Quote

Source Book: Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, 1947

Quiet time is essential for children’s inner awareness and creativity, even more needed today.

In simple terms: Children need quiet to think and imagine.

Key Takeaway

Provide regular quiet moments for kids.

Themes

childhood mindfulness creativity wellbeing

Mood

calm reflective

Type

advice parenting

When to use this quote

  • bedtime routines
  • school breaks
  • home study
  • family gatherings

Key Concepts

psychological development attention imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can parents create quiet spaces at home?
  • What benefits do children show after quiet time?
A Different Perspective

Quiet may be hard to maintain in noisy environments.

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