Whether I'm running, working, relating, parenting, learning - whatever I'm doing, I want to surround myself with people who push me. Kristin Armstrong learnparentingpeople Change image and share on social
Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence. Plato bequeathchildparent Change image and share on social
Leave part of the yard rough. Don't manicure everything. Small children in particular love to turn over rocks and find bugs, and give them some space to do that. Take your child fishing. Take your child on hikes. Richard Louv bugchildfind share on social
I'm not a parent, but it seems to me the nature of parenting is contingent, full of unexpected challenges - which is one of the wonderful and amazing things about it. Stacey D'Erasmo amazechallengecontingent Change image and share on social
Childhood obesity is best tackled at home through improved parental involvement, increased physical exercise, better diet and restraint from eating. Bob Filner childhooddieteat Change image and share on social
What good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is usually best after all. Benjamin Spock babyfatherfeel Change image and share on social
A lot of kids have parents who say, 'Music is hard; maybe you should come up with a Plan B.' Whenever I hear that kind of 'advice,' I think it's bad parenting. I was lucky to have a parent who assured me it was a possibility to pursue music. Gerald Clayton adviceassurebad share on social
I grew up with no money. My kids will grow up with a lot of money and so it's really important to me, and it will always be a part of my parenting, to keep them conscientious and connected socially to other people. Ryan Phillippe connectconscientiousgrow share on social
Parents forgive their children least readily for the faults they themselves instilled in them. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach childfaultforgive 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
