9 Quotes by Linda Lantieri

stress is not stress until we experience it in our bodies and have a physiological reaction in our bodies.

Silence may be something unusual for her—and it could take time for her to adjust to the possibilities silence provides.

Adolescents thrive on rituals that acknowledge their growing independence and passage into adulthood.

When adults ignore their children’s feelings, children come to believe their feelings are not important. When we repeatedly threaten or punish children for a display of emotion, children learn that emotions are dangerous things that need to be held inside and hidden—an invitation to later depression or rage.

slowing down an activity may meet with greater success than doing it quickly.

although the stress response was involuntary, the relaxation response required practice.[6]

it’s helpful to focus your child’s attention on the present moment by deciding together on one thing you may particularly look for.

Helping children master their emotions and relationships makes them better learners.

Silence may be something unusual for her – and it could take time for her to adjust to the possibilities silence provides.