Jacob Collier Quotes

To me, Slow parenting is about bringing balance into the home. Children need to strive and struggle and stretch themselves, but that does not mean childhood should be a race. Slow parents give their children plenty of time and space to explore the world on their own terms.

I tried piano, acting, and a bunch of things. My family let me do what I wanted to do; they made sure I had balance in my life because I was self-driven. Listen to your kid, encourage them, and make it fun.

Some people are just self-motivated - my husband was. I also believe there are many children for whom parental involvement is key.

Attitudes about the rearing and education of children vary between two extremes. One, which might be labeled “authoritarian” or “coercive,” rests on an assumption that children are by nature irresponsible and lazy, and will do their schoolwork only if they are penalized for a poor performance. The opposite view might be labeled “progressive” or “democratic.” It rests on the assumption that children who are brought up with love, trust, and clear but kind leadership are eager to grow up and be like their parents, eager to explore, learn, master skills, and take on responsibility; they need guidance but not sternness or punishment.

Kids do their own thing. We let them be real kids. You get an immediate response - if they don't like the music, they don't do it.

Young kids get motivated by everything. If they see a great dancer, some of them would want to become a dancer. If they see a great soccer player, they want to become a soccer player.

My dad was like a stage mother he always pushed me to do what I wanted.

Don't try to 'fix' the child's boredom - rather, let the child find his or her inner resources.

It is so important to allow children to bloom and to be driven by their curiosity.

My younger son, Cordell, aka Lil Snoop, loves me like a fan loves Snoop Dogg. He's inspired by making me happy. My older son, Corde, aka Spank, does everything I say, with effort and determination - but he does it for himself. He gets his thrill out of seeing his own results on the football field.

Give your kid some credit for being smart - just because they read about something doesn't mean they will do it.

My parents were definitely on the incentive side of parenting. Like, they told me that my father had learned to read when he was three. So, of course, I thought I had to, too.

My kids have a competitive drive I never had growing up.

Perhaps the soundest advice for parents is: Lighten up. People have been raising children for approximately as long as there have been people.

My father didn't push me.

I just want my kids to have the space of childhood to explore themselves as fully as possible.

One thing I've learned is that preschool teachers really have seen it all - and they can be a wealth of information! If you have any questions about a certain behavioral hurdle with your child or if you have a question about a certain age or phase, ask them!

We all want our children to be terrific, but you can't force a child into being what you want it to be.

Lunchtime and recess, that was a big part for me growing up. I think it's important for kids to have that.

Our message to parents is to focus on the process the child engages in, such as trying hard or focusing on the task - what specific things they're doing rather than, 'You're so smart. You're so good at this.' Although it's never too late to change, what you do early matters.

When you tell your kids they can be anything, you've got to be careful. I told my kids that, and I ended up with a music producer and an interior designer. But they're doing it.

If you want your children to bring original ideas into the world, you need to let them pursue their passions, not yours.

When I grew up, we played in vacant lots.

My son understands a lot and he's pushing me really hard. He always tells me 'you need to win, you need to be good.' He's happy to see that his father is racing and I think he understands step by step more about Formula One and he really likes it.

It is important for children to learn, whether they want to pursue music or any other field.