Sadness, discomfort, frustration -- they are all valid human emotions. Why would we want to suppress them?
Magda GerberA positive goal to strive for when disciplining would be to raise children we not only love, but in whose company we love being.
Magda GerberChildhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. It is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace that is right for each individual child. Earlier is not better.
Magda GerberMuch harm has been done in the name of love, but no harm can be done in the name of respect.
Magda GerberWhen you approach your baby with an attitude of respect, you let him know what you intend to do and give him a chance to respond. You assume he is competent and involve him in his care and let him, as much as possible, solve his own problems. You give him plenty of physical freedom and you don't push development.
Magda Gerber