T. Berry Brazelton

“Each child is an individual, and each child has a different temperament.”

“Play is the work of the child.”

“Every baby is a genius.”

“A baby’s cry is a language. It’s their only language.”

“Every move a baby makes is a communication.”

“Attachment is the foundation for all future relationships.”

“What I would hope to do is to get people to see that they are the experts on their own children.”

“What you do is so powerful. It is what the babies have to build on.”

“Parents need to be given the space to make their own mistakes and to find their own way.”

“We have to see that the child is a person who has a right to their own feelings.”

“Discipline is about teaching, not punishing.”

“The goal is not to have a perfect child, but a happy and resilient one.”

“Listening is one of the most important things a parent can do for a child.”

“A child’s temperament is a gift, not a problem.”

“Don't be afraid to make mistakes. That's how you learn.”