Baby Quote by Jerry Kramer

Having a child is all-consuming; so is doing a play.

— Marianne Elliott

It is not an exaggeration to say that play is as basic to your child's total development as good food, cleanliness, and rest.

— Joanne E Oppenheim

Play is the work of the child.

— Maria Montessori

Attend your children's athletic events. There's nothing better than watching your child succeed while absolutely loving the opportunity to play in front of you.

— Robert Cheeke

Set aside predictable, regular times to give full attention without being distracted by other concerns while also creating a safe, familiar place for baby…

— Magda Gerber

Play is basic to all normal and healthy children. It provides pleasure and learning and a minimum of risks and penalties for mistakes.

— Frank Caplan

It's a great joy but no test of love or commitment to take your son to a ball game. You really prove your credentials…

— Michael Josephson

It's fun to play mom. Last I knew I was playing a 17-year-old who graduated.

— Selma Blair

Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury; the time spent engaged in it is not time that could…

— Kay Redfield Jamison

A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine.

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

I want my son to never know the mommy who would rather watch him play basketball than play with him.

— Marissa Jaret Winokur

If you're going to equalize the academic playing field, you've got to get the kids in early childhood programs.

— Paul Vallas