Magnus Scheving quotes

Magnus Scheving is an Icelandic writer, entrepreneur, and athlete, best known as the creator of the children’s television show LazyTown. His work has inspired millions of children worldwide to embrace healthy living and physical activity. He continues to promote wellness, creativity, and positive values through his books and media projects. Here are 5 of his quotes:

The worst mistake you can make with children is to talk to them in a condescending, patronising way and think that you can teach them something. You have to understand that it is you who will be learning from them. You have to get into their world and see things from their perspective.

Magnus Scheving

I realised there were no good role models for kids. Popeye eats spinach, but also smokes and hits people.

Magnus Scheving

My boy and I move. We have this game where if we dress in a particular item of clothing, we have to do a different movement. A hat means 20 jumps - that sort of thing. When I put a scarf on, my son has to drop down and do push-ups, immediately. He thinks it's really funny.

Magnus Scheving

The biggest thing you can give a kid is self-esteem, so that they're not shy to do different things.

Magnus Scheving