I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage. Mika Brzezinski expertmarriageparenting Change image and share on social
It's a great mistake, I think, to put children off with falsehoods and nonsense, when their growing powers of observation and discrimination excite in them a desire to know about things. Anne Sullivan childdesirediscrimination Change image and share on social
Sleeping is one of the more private aspects of parenting; it happens in a quiet room, whereas eating is a more public aspect of parenting. Other people can see it and compare it to what their kids eat. Adam Mansbach aspectcompareeat share on social
We criticize mothers for closeness. We criticize fathers for distance. How many of us have expected less from our fathers and appreciated what they gave us more? How many of us always let them off the hook? Ellen Goodman appreciateclosenesscriticize share on social
The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows. Emily Oster basicbehaviorclear share on social
I think we've moved to thinking of parenting and pregnancy as something in which you should lose yourself. Emily Oster havelosemove Change image and share on social
Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It's about hanging on during a very bumpy ride. Ron Taffel adolescencebumpyhang Change image and share on social
I feel very blessed to have two wonderful, healthy children who keep me completely grounded, sane and throw up on my shoes just before I go to an awards show just so I know to keep it real. Reese Witherspoon awardblesschild Change image and share on social
If you're financially responsible, your children have a much better chance to grow up financially responsible. Suze Orman chancechildfinancially Change image and share on social
Single parenting is sometimes just a case of sitting around by yourself in mild despair, not knowing what to do. Simon Van Booy casedespairknow Change image and share on social
