What infants need is the opportunity and time to take in and figure out the world around them.
Sadness, discomfort, frustration – they are all valid human emotions. Why would we want to suppress them?
Do less; observe more; enjoy most.
Allow the child to be authentic, to move, to feel the way they move, appreciating them for what they are.
Much harm has been done in the name of love, but no harm can be done in the name of respect.
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.
All children accomplish milestones in their own way, in their own time.
Children do not play because they learn; They play because they play.
Focus on quality and ease of movement, not on the age a milestone is accomplished.
We all need someone who understands.
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.
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.
Infancy is a vulnerable stage of development, therefore, it’s not enough that babies receive good care, the care must be excellent.
The more we do, the busier we are, the less we really pay attention.
Having Respect for the world is when you allow people to be what they are.
A positive goal to strive for when disciplining would be to raise children we not only love, but in whose company we love being.
The way we care for our babies is how they experience our love.
Educarers demonstrate love by showing and teaching respect.
Predictability brings about security.
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?
Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I’ll probably not remember. Involve me and I’ll understand.