Child Development~ Quotes

"The essence of childhood, of course, is play, which my friends and I did endlessly on streets that we reluctantly shared with traffic." Bill Cosby

*Childhood development hinges on the aspects of play.  Through play children learn and grow to their full potential.  Discovering the mysteries of how things work, how to be creative, and how to problem solve all can be found in the play of a child.

"It's never too late to have a happy childhood." Tom Robbins

*One of the great things about child development is the opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.  As teachers and educators, it is our duty to be sure that children have a happy childhood during the time that they are in our care. 

"The world knows how to straighten out a spoiled child but never makes it up to a child deprived."  Robert Brault

*One of the important aspects of child development is providing children with a rich environment full of opportunities to explore, learn, and grow.  Research show that children who are deprived of basic needs and opportunities have a significant delay in development, particularly in the cognitive growth.  It is important that we give EVERY child the opportunities to learn.

"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them." Ladybird Johnson

*One of the greatests gifts you can give to a child to help their development is to have high expectations for them.  Children will only be able to acheive what we desire of them, so if we desire and expect more, it gives them the chance to prove they can do it.