Comments on: 5 Reasons I’m Looking Back With Gratitude

By: Libby Meehan

Libby Meehan — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:12:17 +0000

Janet, what a lovely post! All the best to you and yours in 2015.

By: Elanne Kresser

Elanne Kresser — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 18:26:28 +0000

Thank you for sharing this beautiful reflection. It brought tears to my eyes. I am so deeply grateful, beyond words really, for the way your work has supported my family. I feel blessed to have the strong, intimate, authentic and loving relationship I have with my daughter. I’m the best mom I can be and I owe much of that to what I’ve learned from you, RIE and Magda Gerber. You might know that I’m a fierce social critic and political activist (sometimes too fierce and fiery — Sylvie comes by those qualities honestly) and there are times when I feel profoundly despondent about the world today’s children will inherit. One of the things that gives me hope is knowing that there is a critical mass of children who are being raised with emotional intelligence and who will grow into self-reflective, strong, empathic, thoughtful human beings. I really believe this is one of the only ways social change will happen. Your work, and the work of everyone who is transforming child care, is of boundless value and will live on through the generations.

By: Sherra

Sherra — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 13:55:09 +0000

Janet, What a great read to start the day this morning! Full of inspiration and gratitude! Thank you for your ministry! You certainly have ministered to me and ultimately my husband and kids-Thank you! Sincerely, Sherra

By: Erika Cedillo

Erika Cedillo — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:32:59 +0000

Janet,
Happy New Year!! And I hope you receive much more inspiration, health and strength to keep doing your fantastic job. I am also one mom that has found great answers and ideas for raising two little girls that are my whole world and for whom I want to be a better mom. One of them has a developmental disorder and your articles have helped us a lot to go through situations that are challenging, to say the least. Your articles are fantastic and usually they arrive right in the perfect moment.
Thank YOU and my best wishes!
Erika
from Vancouver, Ca.

By: Alison Ellis

Alison Ellis — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 01:18:48 +0000

Janet,
Your words and most importantly your clear plans of action have been so helpful to me as a first-time parent. I know that I am calmer and without a doubt a more effective communicator with my toddler due to your advice and wisdom. Thanks for all you do for us!

By: Mary-Beth Manning

Mary-Beth Manning — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 22:57:51 +0000

Janet, I was so touched by your beautiful letter to all those moms and dads who read your blog and letters. I am grateful for YOU, for helping me through a challenging year when my dad passed away and for helping me to savor the beautiful moments with my two year old son despite the grief and despair. My husband and I wished and prayed for Ray ( named after my Dad) after years of struggling to adopt. At fifty one I am a proud ( although tired ) momma and I feel blessed to know there is a place to go ( beyond my RIE class) to learn on a daily basis about the gift of parenting. I no longer feel as guilty ( still working on this though 🙂 when I take time for myself and I know too, as a result of your writings that 51 or 21, all moms struggle with fatigue and patience. I look forward to your new book ( I’ve got the last two and gifted a few more ) and I wish you and your family a New Year filled with much love,contentment and joy.

By: CindyV

CindyV — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:10:32 +0000

Janet,
Happy New Year! Thank you so much for your blog! I am so lucky I found it when my now three year-old was one. You have really helped us through challenging times and wow, just my son express his emotions and sportscasting things he cannot yet say has been so powerful. Neither my husband nor myself were raised this way. We are really chartering new territory and we are so lucky that my mom has been really supportive of the way we are respecting our son. This is completely foreign to her as it is to much of our extended family which tends to be very authoritarian and use corporal punishment. We are hoping to show that there are other alternatives to that method. You’ve helped us become better parents. Thank you, thank you, thank you. P.S. I just got your new book in the mail and I can’t wait to dive right in!

By: sara

sara — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 16:09:21 +0000

goodness! such a beautiful post…
i’m honored to have been a little part of your 2014!!

here’s to a great 2015!!

xoxoxooxoxoxoxooxoxo

By: Deborah McNelis

Deborah McNelis — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 14:32:13 +0000

Janet,

You are one wonderful, exceptional and remarkable human being. There is a reason you are widely followed, read and loved … it is simply because you are you and you share from your incredible heart. Once again I thank you for ALL that you are, all that you do and how beautifully you share!

By: Lynn Miner-Rosen

Lynn Miner-Rosen — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 14:13:44 +0000

Dear Janet, what a beautiful reflection. Thank you for sharing that! I feel blessed to have been your childhood friend and double-blessed to have reconnected as adults! I remember when you started your BLOG! You are a huge inspiration to me and the work I do! It is amazing how things have come around in this circle of life! Love you and I love what you do! You are a blessing to all that read your blogs and books! Love, Lynn