“Every baby moves with more ease and efficiency if allowed to do it at his own time and in his own way, without our trying to teach him. A child who has always been allowed to move freely develops not only an agile body but also good judgment about what he can and cannot do.” IfsWayTryingChildrenBodyMovingTeachBabyJudgmentEaseEfficiencyGood Judgment Book:Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect Source: Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect
“I have spent my adult life trying to figure out why parents and society put themselves into a race -- what's the hurry? I keep trying to convey the pleasure every parent and teacher could feel while observing, appreciating and enjoying what the infant is doing. This attitude would change our educational climate from worry to joy.” FeelsTryingJoyParentEnjoyPleasureRaceAttitudeWorryTeacherFiguresAdultsAppreciateClimateEducationalInfantObservingKeep TryingParents And Teachers Author: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” TryingMayChildrenImportantSometimesWantedEasyWaitingNaturalMistakeAssumptionMaking MistakesNeverthelessInfantKeep Trying Book:Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect Source: Dear Parent: Caring for Infants with Respect
