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“Parents are led to believe that they must be consistent, that is, always respond to the same issue the same way. Consistency is good up to a point but your child also needs to understand context and subtlety . . . much of adult life is governed by context: what is appropriate in one setting is not appropriate in another; the way something is said may be more important than what is said. . . .”

Quote by Stanley Greenspan

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Stanley Greenspan

Stanley Greenspan was a renowned psychologist and educator, known for his contributions to the field of child development and family relationships. Born on June 1, 1941, and passing away on April 27, 2010, Greenspan made significant strides in understanding and promoting social-emotional development in children. His groundbreaking 'floor time' method has been widely adopted in early childhood education, leaving a lasting impact on the fields of child psychology and education. more

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