Parents look at me like I'm somebody pretty important, and say, We were raised on your characters, and now we're enjoying them all over again with our children. Joseph Barbera characterchildenjoy Change image and share on social
Parents matter, buildings count, curriculum choices, materials, resources - all these things are important in a top-class education. But, in the end, it comes down to the teachers. Kimberly Quinn buildingchoiceclass Change image and share on social
Parents must lead by example. Don't use the cliche; do as I say and not as I do. We are our children's first and most important role models. Lee Haney childclicheimportant Change image and share on social
Parents must not only have certain ways of guiding by prohibition and permission, they must also be able to represent to the child a deep, almost somatic conviction that there is meaning in what they are doing. Erik Erikson childconvictiondeep share on social
Parents need a full continuum of care and support from birth to kindergarten that is affordable and accessible - that means full day and full year. And let's not forget that even in elementary school, working parents need access to the same kind of quality, affordable after-school programs! Randi Weingarten accessaccessibleaffordable share on social
Parents need all the help they can get. The strongest as well as the most fragile family requires a vital network of social supports. Bernice Weissbourd familyfragilenetwork Change image and share on social
Parents need to dial in and know what their kids are doing. Phil McGraw dialkidparent Change image and share on social
Parents need to teach their children principles of respect and acceptance. Zachary Quinto acceptancechildparent Change image and share on social
Parents of recovered children, and I've met hundreds, all share the same experience of doubters and deniers telling us our child must have never even had autism or that the recovery was simply nature's course. We all know better, and frankly we're too busy helping other parents to really care. Jenny McCarthy autismbusycare share on social
Parents of young children should realize that few people, and maybe no one, will find their children as enchanting as they do. Barbara Walters childenchantfind Change image and share on social