312 quotes found
“If parents were as concerened about raising their children as they are about the outcome of their sitcom or sports game, this nation would thrive.”
“The soul mate we marry can become an "ex," but the soul mates we have in our children will be ours forever, until the end of our life.”
“We honor our kids most when, while we guide or discipline them, we give them this gift of unconditional love by accepting them and respecting them for who they are, first and foremost.”
“We are our own children's "perfect" parents, and within us lie all the simple, yet profound qualities of inner perfection.”
“Most important jobs of a parent: unconditional love, comfort and protection, and a solid platform and values for future success”
“Most of you will marry and have children. They will become the source of your greatest pride and happiness. I hope so. Rear them in love. You dont have to kick them around. You dont have to get ang...”
“Raising Black children female and male in the mouth of a racist, sexist, suicidal dragon is perilous and chancy. If they cannot love and resist at the same time, they will probably not survive.”
“You love your child for who the child is, not as an extension of your identity or as an example of your good parenting or even as a companion.”
“With toddlers around, times are always interesting.”
“Whether you're explaining where pets go when they die or teaching your child to recycle, your philosophies have ramifications. For the rest of history, echos of your voice will be heard.”
“We ignore the emotional needs of young children at our peril.”
“Kids took a fathomless amount of time and energy...And they took it first. They had right of first refusal on everything you had to offer. p220”
“Teachable moments are any time that you use situations to dialogue with your child about what's going on- what he or she has seen, heard, or done. As this passage from Deuteronomy (Deut. 6:6-7) des...”
“How can I help this son of mine see when I can't see? The parent must always self-parent first, self-preach before child-teach, because who can bring peace unless they've held their own peace?”
“Parents who always whisper the word "sex" unintentionally tell their kids, "I don't want to talk about this. Get your answers elsewhere.”
“Most children threaten at times to run away from home. This is the only thing that keeps some parents going.”
“It doesn't take a man to have a child, it takes a man to raise a child.”
“My parents never projected their dreams onto me. If they hoped I would be a great pitcher, or political figure, or artist (no chance), they never told me about it. Their view of parenting was to of...”
“If you can give your son or daughet only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.”
“I've always believed phone calls from kids must be allowed if mothers are to feel welcome in the workplace, as anyone who has worked in my chambers can attest.”
