29 Quotes by Magda Gerber

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    We not only respect babies, we demonstrate our respect every time we interact with them. Respecting a child means treating even the youngest infant as a unique human being, not as an object.

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    Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. It is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace that is right for each individual child. Earlier is not better.

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    Educarers demonstrate love by showing and teaching respect.

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    Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director and the actor in his own play.

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    When you hold an infant, hold him not just with your body, but with your mind and heart.

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    All children accomplish milestones in their own way, in their own time.

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    Infancy is a vulnerable stage of development, therefore, it’s not enough that babies receive good care, the care must be excellent.

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    Having Respect for the world is when you allow people to be what they are.

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