Quote of the Day
• 20 April 2009
The Husband passed this quote along to me this week...I really, really love it. What a beautiful reminder. Admittedly though, I just added several more things to my ongoing to-do/to-become list; namely, "be a better mother", which we all know does not happen overnight.
"Your toddler will do what they need to do, and not necessarily what you say. If you're patient, then they will be patient. If you speak gently, then they will be gentle. Whatever you want them to be, you have to start becoming."
-Helen Hunt
Oh I love that! And I totally agree. :)
ReplyDeleteI always need to remember that. Isn't it so true!
ReplyDeleteps- no wonder why my little one is a little onry in the morning... I'm onry in the morning!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice. I need to remember that! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that!
ReplyDeleteI think I read that recently in Parents or something of the like as well...
ReplyDeleteYou know, I think that MIGHT be true for SOME kids, but I also think that each child has a lot to do with how they react to the world. In many cases that is probably true, but I've seen too many variations in temperament and personality to believe that 100%. Sometimes we don't mirror what we see around us, sometimes we act against it. And if there's "too much" kindness, might we try to take advantage of that kindness, rather than echo that kindness?
ReplyDeleteNot only that, but that philosophy is then putting a whole lot of weight on the parents for who their kids turn out to be-- and taking away much agency from the child.
I really do think that becoming a human being is far too complex a journey to sum up in just one quote or philosophy.
I so needed to read that quote today! Thank you - it's brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet quote and isn't it so true?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder! loves....
I think I'm going to hang that one on the fridge. I need that daily reminder.
ReplyDeleteI could have benefited from that quote last week! Such a great reminder. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI put it to the test today, and wow. What a result! Thank you for sharing this, I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis will get printed, framed, and hang in my
ReplyDeletekitchen for the rest of my days.
Wish you had posted this at 7:15 this morning ;p
Thank you Steph. I needed that today. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so true. So simply put.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reminder for us all to strive to be the person we want our children to be. It's so hard sometimes. I had to post this one to my blog as well!
ReplyDeleteI just read this on another blog and it spoke volumes to me. I know I will not be the sole contributor to who my child becomes as a person but I will play some part and I always hope to make that part honest and true and kind and loving. Thank you for posting this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteSo true. I read it and it affected my own behavior right away. Be gentle and they will be gentle too. Wonderful. Thank you for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteThis is just what I needed- this quote has been life changing for me and my boys this week. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTwo more quotes to add to this.
ReplyDeleteValues are caught not taught.
and
A soft answer turns away wrath but grievous words stir up anger.
Blessings