Quote by Virginia Satir
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a

Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents dont realize what messages they are sending. – Virginia Satir

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Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family. – Virginia Satir

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communication
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Life is not what its supposed to be. Its what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference. – Virginia Satir

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Life
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What lingers from the parents individual past, unresolved or incomplete, often becomes part of her or his irrational parenting. – Virginia Satir

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parenting
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Dont Cry Daddy is a pretty sad song. He got to the end of it and it was just real quiet and Elvis says, Im gonna cut that someday for my daddy. And, by God, he did. He lived up to his word. – Mac Davis

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I recently turned down a film that I didnt want my kids to see. Priorities shift. Sometimes Im sad about that, but not enough to do anything about it. – Dianne Wiest

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Well, you cant be depressed and sad 24 hours a day. – Julia Sweeney

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sad

A lot of sad stories in a row – that wears on you. – Elizabeth Edwards

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