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Gentle Parenting Quotes or Cliches

post #1 of 14
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I am looking for some quotes or cliches that give voice to gentle parenting. Things like "Connection before correction", and the like. What types of quotes have you come across that come to mind?
post #2 of 14
You are not managing an inconvenience, you are raising a human being.

Children reflect the treatment they receive.

Look past the behavior (What is your child feeling?)
post #3 of 14
Big people don't get to have fun at the expense of little people

Little people first
post #4 of 14
Go to www.screamfree.com
You can sign up for a daily newsletter. You will get great quotes emailed everyday! I found this thru an MDC momma
post #5 of 14
Working with, not doing to.
post #6 of 14
Something I read that helps me stay true to my parenting goals when i'm gettin the "do something, lady!" glares in public:

You do not know these people, they are not your friends, you are never going to see them again.
post #7 of 14
From non-violent communication - power with instead of power over.
post #8 of 14
http://www.naturalchild.org/parentingcards/

There's a link towards the bottom to draw a sample card.
post #9 of 14
H.A.L.T.
and ask yourself,
is the child
hungry
angry
lonely
tired

and meet those needs first.
post #10 of 14
Quote:
Originally Posted by Llyra View Post
H.A.L.T.
and ask yourself,
is the child
hungry
angry
lonely
tired

and meet those needs first.


I also always add "sick" to that list.
post #11 of 14
these are great little phrases, especially for someone like me who is just getting to know her little girl's personality and needs to be more deliberate in her actions and statements!!
post #12 of 14
What a great post! I love it!
post #13 of 14
Quote:
Originally Posted by Llyra View Post
H.A.L.T.
and ask yourself,
is the child
hungry
angry
lonely
tired

and meet those needs first.
I love this
post #14 of 14
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karamom View Post
You are not managing an inconvenience, you are raising a human being.
I LOVE this line!
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