Parenting Refelctions
Thoughts to support and inspire on this parenting journey
Selected quotes from Sarah and other thought leaders in the parenting space, with Sarah’s reflections on the meaning of each quote.
Short and to the point, choose one to read and reflect on. Share any that resonate for you!
Avoid Urgency
"It’s often easier than we think to avoid urgency, the goal being to allow children to feel unhurried so they can enjoy being children." - Alfie...
A ‘rude’ child might be a good thing…
"When kids are always respectful, complacent and obedient with adults, it is often because they are afraid of those adults." - Melinda Wenner Moyer,...
The Key to Cooperation
"When children feel connected to us, they WANT to be more cooperative." - Sarah Rosensweet We all want things to go smoothly in our homes and in...
Are You Winning or Losing?
"Parenting is not like the playoffs. It's a long game- not won or lost in a moment or a day." - Sarah Rosensweet I messed up. It's too late. I'm...
It is Simple AND Hard
"Children need to know that they matter, that someone in this big, scary, beautiful world thinks that they are the sun, moon, and stars all rolled...
When You Mess Up
"When you mess up with your kid, be kind to yourself. You can’t do better by feeling worse." - Sarah Rosensweet When your child is having a hard...
You’re A Different Kind of Mommy
"You're a different kind of Mommy. You don't get me in trouble, give me time outs or take things I like away. You listen to me and help me solve my...
It’s not your imagination…
"It’s harder to make sure children feel loved unconditionally than it is just to love them. It’s harder to try to solve problems with them, to give...
When you need to heal
"Our children shine a light on all our broken places. It’s up to us to accept the challenge to heal ourselves." - Sarah Rosensweet When I...
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