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“When children feel understood, their loneliness and hurt diminish. When children are understood, their love for their parent is deepened. A parent's sympathy serves as emotional first aid for bruised feelings. When we genuinely acknowledge a child's plight and voice her disappointment, she often gathers the strength to face reality.”

Quote by Haim Ginott

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Haim Ginott
Haim Ginott

Haim Ginott, born in Poland in 1922, was a renowned psychologist whose research focused on child education and interpersonal communication. He proposed many theories about parent-child relationships and teacher-student relationships, and his works have had a profound impact on psychology and education. more

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