“The child does not begin to fall until she becomes seriously interested in walking, until she actually begins walking. Falling is thus more an indication of learning than a sign of failure.” ChildrenDoeFallWalkingIndication Book:Whole child, whole parent Source: Whole child, whole parent
“As parents it is well to be aware of the tendency to equate energetic activity with contest. Our children's worth does not dependon their ability to trounce one another. And surely we can find ways of frolicking and being healthy and active together in some joyful, free way that is not an adversary relationship.” WayWellsChildrenDoeTogetherParentAbilityHealthyActivityOur ChildrenActiveTendenciesJoyfulContestsAdversariesSiblingEnergeticRivalrySibling Rivalry Book:Whole child, whole parent Source: Whole child, whole parent