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!
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,...
12 Hugs a Day
"We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth." - Virginia Satir Get and...
Don’t Forget We’re In A Pandemic
“Even when hard becomes 'normal,' it's still hard! Don't forget we're in a pandemic." - Sarah Rosensweet Talking to parents lately, I've noticed...
The Best They Can
"Remember that even when your child is being difficult, they are doing the best they can. - Sarah Rosensweet We almost always assume that a child’s...
Always Kindness
"No matter the problem, kindness is always the right response." - L.R. Knost Stop and think for a minute about how hard this is. Really! Let’s be...
Let Your Child Make Bad Decisions
"Delight in your child! Your child learns to see themselves through your eyes." - Sarah Rosensweet We all want our children to make good...
Delight in Your Child!
"Delight in your child! Your child learns to see themselves through your eyes." - Sarah Rosensweet Delight in your child. What does this mean?...
Trust a Child’s Desire to be Good
"As an investment in easy parenting, trusting in a child’s desire to be good for us is one of the best. - Gordon Neufeld This reminds me so much...
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