“But from the very start, there is that small streak of steel within each child. That thing that says “I am,” and… — Diana Gabaldon Copy Share Image
An indoor (or backseat) childhood does reduce some dangers to children; but other risks are heightened, including risks to physical and psychological… — Richard Louv Copy Share Image
“There is child in all of us that refuses to grow up, a child that is in awe of what can be,… — Shatrujeet Nath Copy Share Image
You pass by a little child, you pass by, spiteful, with ugly words, with wrathful heart; you may not have noticed the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“we’re wired for story and in the absence of data we will rely on confabulations and conspiracies. When our children sense something… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Whether it is fear of having fish pie or staying in someone's house or not being able to tell the time, all… — Kate DiCamillo Copy Share Image
Boom Bang a Bang was a huge part of me, maybe a part that I didnt relish, and there might be psychological… — Lulu Copy Share Image
“As much as childhood was the greatest thing that most of us have ever experienced, with it characterized by our care free… — Njabulo P. Vilakazi Copy Share Image
“Evolutionarily, the function of attachment has been to protect the organism from danger. The attachment figure, an older, kinder, stronger, wiser other… — Daniel J. Siegel M.D Copy Share Image
When food prices surge, poor families suddenly find themselves unable to afford enough nutritious food. If this happens during the first thousand… — Ban Ki-moon Copy Share Image
Under the urge of nature and according to the laws of development, though not understood by the adult, the child is obliged… — Maria Montessori Copy Share Image
A child can teach an adult 3 things - To be happy for no reason - To always be busy with something… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
For bedtime reading, I usually curl up with a good monograph on quantum physics or string theory, my specialty. But since I… — Michio Kaku Copy Share Image
“And while the temperamentally active child will always be an energetic individual, how that looks can change over time. With guidance from… — Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Copy Share Image
I'm thankful to God for having a family that's been there for me. He's been there from the time I was a… — Ashton Shepherd Copy Share Image
You can't have whatever you want. But to a child who must ask permission for every single thing, adulthood looks like a… — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
“You sentimentalise them because they're little," she said. "But the format doesn't matter. I have gradually learned that everyone, absolutely everyone of… — Tove Jansson Copy Share Image
“It didn't matter he was brilliant and dedicated and good. He was a child. He was young. No he isn't, thought Ender.… — Orson Scott Card Copy Share Image
Parents teach children discipline for two different, indeed diametrically opposed, reasons: to render the child submissive to them and to make him… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Obviously no parent does everything right. It's this weird thing that happens where you are striving to be as good as you… — Jennifer Lopez Copy Share Image
“You don't need anger to control children. You do need action, occasionally. Furthermore, you can apply the action anywhere on the time… — James Dobson Copy Share Image
It is not the child as a physical but as a psychic being that can provide a strong impetus to the betterment… — Maria Montessori Copy Share Image
One current reaction to change in families, for example, is the proposal for more "education for parenthood," on the theory that this… — Kenneth Keniston Copy Share Image
“Curiosity rocks. Don’t discourage it. Our instinct as parents is to say, “Oh no, don’t do that” when our toddler surprises us… — Janet Lansbury Copy Share Image
But I don't think any parent can expect to escape this life without disappointing his child at some point. And the same… — Julie Klassen Copy Share Image
When I was a child, writing was the worst possible choice of a career in my family. My father had always identified… — Nick Flynn Copy Share Image
“When people are kids they use their parents as some sort of measurement for how bad a situation is. When you fall… — Cecelia Ahern Copy Share Image
I think when you love a child, it's a different kind of love. You think, 'I love more every day. I love… — Sharon Stone Copy Share Image
“What would you like your greatest legacy to be for your child? What will you do to ensure that your child attains… — Michele Borba Copy Share Image
You know, once you give birth, once you have kids, you realize what's important in life, and you realize it's really not… — Pamela Anderson Copy Share Image
Adults get more confused by social worker jargon. Unlike children, they are also less likely to see two sides of an argument,… — Nina Bawden Copy Share Image
To be the child of immigrants from Eastern Europe is in itself a special kind of experience; and an important one to… — Delmore Schwartz Copy Share Image
Children are all more or less little monkeys in that they imitate everything they see. If their mother treats them exactly as… — Emily Post Copy Share Image
“Do not make your child your only hobby or you will end up waiting by the telephone in a cheery room covered… — Christie Mellor Copy Share Image
I know a lot of people fear the rougher types who might be at a state school, but surely it is better… — Arabella Weir Copy Share Image
“You can't spell "parentry" without "try." Of course, you'll make a few mistakes. The important thing is that the mistakes you make… — Stephen Colbert Copy Share Image
“I am far from a perfect dad. And I always will be. But I’m a damn good dad, and my son will… — Dan Pearce Copy Share Image
'Pastoralia' by George Saunders. Possibly my favorite book. It's one of the weirdest books I've ever read. If Monty Python and Thomas… — Libba Bray Copy Share Image
Innately, children seem to have little true realistic anxiety. They will run along the brink of water, climb on the window sill,… — Sigmund Freud Copy Share Image
“Parents, your kids will thank you in the future for helping them cultivate their creative talents. It's important that you allow them… — Robin S. Baker Copy Share Image
