“Children should be witnesses of parental affection.”

“As a good parent or teacher, we should teach our children that failure is an opportunity for improvement and growth, rather than a blockade deterring us from our greatest potential.”

“All children should be taught to unconditionally accept, approve, admire, appreciate, forgive, trust, and ultimately, love their own person.”

“Children are barometers of the chaos that exists within their lives.”

“Remind children that their successes and failures are not representations of their worth.”

“Children want to feel as though their life matters.”

“Children are sponges, soaking up every verbal and nonverbal interaction.”