I wish children could grow according to their natural pace: sleep when sleepy, wake up when rested, eat when hungry, cry when upset, play and explore without being unnecessarily interrupted; in other words, be allowed to grow and blossom as each was meant to.

— Magda Gerber

Magda Gerber Quotes

What infants need is the opportunity and time to take in and figure out the world around them.

— Magda Gerber

Sadness, discomfort, frustration – they are all valid human emotions. Why would we want to suppress them?

— Magda Gerber

Do less; observe more; enjoy most.

— Magda Gerber

Allow the child to be authentic, to move, to feel the way they move, appreciating them for what they are.

— Magda Gerber

Much harm has been done in the name of love, but no harm can be done in the name of respect.

— Magda Gerber

Children raised with respect and inner direction tend to play well in groups, at times quite peacefully, each involved in her own project or involved with the other chidren.

— Magda Gerber

All children accomplish milestones in their own way, in their own time.

— Magda Gerber

Children do not play because they learn; They play because they play.

— Magda Gerber

Focus on quality and ease of movement, not on the age a milestone is accomplished.

— Magda Gerber

We all need someone who understands.

— Magda Gerber

As I say so often, “Observe and wait.” Sometimes you may even find out that what you believed the infant wanted was only your assumption. It is natural to make mistakes and easy to misunderstand pre-verbal children. Nevertheless, it is important to keep trying.

— Magda Gerber

Set aside predictable, regular times to give full attention without being distracted by other concerns while also creating a safe, familiar place for baby to spend time playing alone.

— Magda Gerber

Infancy is a vulnerable stage of development, therefore, it’s not enough that babies receive good care, the care must be excellent.

— Magda Gerber

The more we do, the busier we are, the less we really pay attention.

— Magda Gerber

Having Respect for the world is when you allow people to be what they are.

— Magda Gerber

A positive goal to strive for when disciplining would be to raise children we not only love, but in whose company we love being.

— Magda Gerber

The way we care for our babies is how they experience our love.

— Magda Gerber

Educarers demonstrate love by showing and teaching respect.

— Magda Gerber

Predictability brings about security.

— Magda Gerber

Wouldn’t life be easier for both parents and infants if parents would observe, relax and enjoy what their child is doing, rather than keep teaching what the child is not yet capable of?

— Magda Gerber
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