A Chinese philosopher once wrote about the paradox of water and rocks, pointing out that something soft and yielding will overcome that which is rigid and hard. I believe that it is impossible to care for children physically without listening to their bodies and respecting their spirits. Sometimes both mainstream and “alternative” practitioners forget about the child who has the symptoms in their rush to aggressively treat his or her disease. In my opinion, a gentle approach is the cornerstone of successfully healing children. However, employing seemingly gentle means to heal can be incredibly powerful, and achieve far more in the long term than harsher means.