What parents teach is themselves, as models of what is human - by their moods, their reactions, their facial expressions and actions. These are the real things parents need to be aware of, and of how they affect their children. Allow them to know you, and it might become easier for them to learn about themselves.
Magda GerberAllow the child to be authentic, to move, to feel the way they move, appreciating them for what they are.
Magda GerberInfancy is a vulnerable stage of development, therefore, it's not enough that babies receive good care, the care must be excellent.
Magda GerberRIE emphasizes the benefits of infants spending peaceful, uninterrupted time following their biological rhythms of falling asleep when sleepy and eating when hungry, rather than their having to adjust too soon to external schedules and unrealistic expectations. First, we have to let the child develop his own rhythm; and then later he can adjust more into adult life.
Magda Gerber