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!
Will You Let Them “Get Away With It?”
“Children can learn without being made to feel bad.” - Sarah Rosensweet This is one of the truths we need to accept if we want to be peaceful...
The Key To Staying Calm
"Put yourself on the to-do list. If mama’s not happy, no one’s happy!"- Sarah Rosensweet So many parents I talk to are frustrated and saddened when...
When They Know They Can Trust Us
"When children know they can trust us, they’re more likely to do what we ask if we tell them it’s really important." - Alfie Kohn I like to think of...
Our Parenting Goal Isn’t What You Think It Is
The goal of peaceful parenting isn't to make our child less challenging (although it really helps!) The goal is to help us respond better when...
Can You See Past the “Bad” Behaviour?
"When a child is difficult, we always have the choice to respond to the need or react to the behaviour." - Sarah Rosensweet Your child is getting...
The Power of Self-Determination
"Without a healthy sense of control kids feel powerless and overwhelmed and will often become passive or resigned. When they are denied the ability...
Passing On Our Own Pain
"We do the hard work of peaceful parenting so we don’t pass our own pain down to our children." - Sarah Rosensweet No matter how well-intentioned...
Letting Go of “Should”
"Our anger and frustration comes from the discrepancy between what our children SHOULD be doing and what they ARE doing. Letting go of “should”...
Our Children NEED to Feel Seen
""Our Children NEED to feel that we see them, that we understand them, and that they matter. - Sarah Rosensweet When children don’t feel seen,...
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