The beauty of 'spacing' children many years apart lies in the fact that parents have time to learn the mistakes that were… — Sydney J. Harris 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
“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
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
“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
“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
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
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
“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
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
“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
“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
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
“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
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
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
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
“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
“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
I started when I was three, and on some courses they wouldn't let me play because they said I was too little.… — Matteo Manassero Copy Share Image
“During the months after a child’s first birthday, I recommend doing time-outs several times a week. That helps your tot learn your… — Harvey Karp Copy Share Image
Children that have been petted and waited upon, always expect it; and if their expectations are not met, they are disappointed and… — Ellen G. White Copy Share Image
If the idea of the universe is presented to the child in the right way, it will do more for him than… — Maria Montessori Copy Share Image
Child of woe is wane and delicate... sensitive and on the quiet side, she loves the picnics and outings to the underground… — Charles Addams Copy Share Image
“A woman's body is a sacred temple. A work of art, and a life-giving vessel. And once she becomes a mother, her… — Suzy Kassem Copy Share Image
“Although parents and teachers are forever telling children to “grow up,” maturation cannot be commanded. One cannot teach a child to be… — Gabor Maté Copy Share Image
“Kit, you know the key to relating to your parents now? It’s mercy. Children, when they become teenagers and then young adults,… — Dave Eggers Copy Share Image
I was hugely formed by stories I was told as a child whether that was in a book, the cinema, theatre or… — David Tennant Copy Share Image
