Parenting Advice Quotes

“Maybe raising children was just giving them the things you loved most in the world and hoping that they loved them too.”
― Kevin Wilson, Nothing to See Here

“Let your boys test their wings. They may not be eagles, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't soar free.”
― C.J. Milbrandt, On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins

“I appeal to parents: never, never say, "Hurry up," to a child. (62)”
― Vladimir Nabokov, Speak, Memory

“The importance of fatherhood is indisputable. And children always reach for their fathers.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Taleb opens the book with a poetic image that should speak to all parents. He notes that wind extinguishes a candle but energizes a fire. He advises us not to be like candles and not to turn our children into candles: "You want to be the fire and wish for the wind.”
― Greg Lukianoff, The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure

“There's no amount of mothering that can replace the leadership and the spiritual impact of a father.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“But in the areas that matter most, a burst of energy and activity cannot reverse the consequences that accompany a season of neglect.”
― Andy Stanley, Ask It: The Question That Will Revolutionize How You Make Decisions

“A lot of mothers turn toxic when a divorce or separation takes place. In their bitterness, they use the child as a weapon against the father. And in too many places the law passively supports their toxic behavior and it's the child and the fathers relationship that suffers in the short term. But you can't go against the laws of nature. The importance of fatherhood is indisputable. And children always reach for their fathers.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“When divorce or separation involves mutual children, it's often the father who suffers the most as a parent and the children who suffer in regards to their relationship with their dad. During my separation, my daughters mom used our daughter as a weapon in an effort to hurt me. She knew that I love my daughter immensely and so she would do all kinds of manipulative tricks to get in the way of our daddy daughter relationship in an effort to cause me emotional pain. She was willing to cause our daughter emotional pain in her effort to cause me emotional pain. Unfortunately, millions of fathers and children have experienced this pain. It has to end.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr

“The way to the park is an important part of the experience.”
― Linda Åkeson McGurk

“The first to lead is not always the
best to lead." -from Meditations for Modern Man: Wisdom from your Father”
― Michael Cook

“Every action is a choice, even if you
choose to not act." -Michael Cook”
― Michael Cook, Meditations for Modern Man: Wisdom from your Father

“Just like the startle or the grasp reflex, crying is a reflex. There does not have to be an emotional, or even physical, reason behind the cry.”
― Leon Levitt, What Do I Do Now? The basics of parenting babies ... without stress

“Despite saying that very young babies are primitive, it remains vital that we touch them, hold them, respond to them. One cannot just leave a baby on its own! Interacting with the baby is essential for them, not just in that moment. The development of the baby's senses requires stimulation. Vision will not develop well in the dark. Hearing will not develop in the absence of speaking and singing to them. It definitely matters to them, they just do not know who is touching and holding them.”
― Leon Levitt, What Do I Do Now? The basics of parenting babies ... without stress

“Nowadays parents expose their kids to riches even before they barely open their eyes”
― B.S. Murthy, Glaring Shadow - A Stream of Consciousness Novel

“Is it better to be right or effective? Choose effective every time.”
― Lea Lis

“Što te onda briga što oni misle? Toliko jako želiš postati muškarac? Trebaš znati da muškarce nije briga što drugi misle o njima.”
― Angie Thomas

“If you teach your kids to be a victim, you’ll rob them of hope.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, The Path to a Meaningful Life

“Not to fear for love is a growth for the soul, to know that there are no limitations or taboos to develop feelings for someone, regardless of genitalia, only to feel and not condemn oneself. Enjoy life as a nest of opportunities.”
― Winnie Nantongo

“Building a family is similar to building a house. You begin with a vision and a plan. Then you'll lay a solid foundation. You progress step by step. If you skip a step, you must redo your makeup, which is more difficult than doing it "right" from the start. We can't go back in time when it comes to parenting. We must begin now, where we must do the right thing.”
― Elaine D.

“We should practice being so centered in our daily lives that if the world crumbles beneath our feet it doesn’t matter and won’t throw us off.”
― Betty Bethards, Sex and Psychic Energy

“If parents in society do not do the parenting, the government will...and not in the way society will enjoy.”
― Aegelis, Sophizo

“We must tell every child; Act, speak and dream, as if you are valuable...because you are.”
― Dr. Robyn Silverman

“Healthy skepticism is also known as critical thinking. Our children need to see that our faith can withstand questions.”
― Hillary Morgan Ferrer

“making specific changes in your
child’s bedroom can improve cleanliness, encourage good
study habits, boost your relationship, spark creativity, help
concentration, promote calmness, and improve mental
health.”
― Annie Eklöv, Help! My Room Exploded: How to Simplify Your Home to Reduce ADHD Symptoms

“The best way to help a child with ADHD (or any
child) is to maintain a loving relationship with them.
No matter how you fix external issues (like a messy room),
your success will be limited if you ignore the importance of
your relationship”
― Annie Eklöv, Help! My Room Exploded: How to Simplify Your Home to Reduce ADHD Symptoms

“Parenting kids with ADHD is HARD, and we
(parents) make it more complicated when our homes don’t
support our children’s needs.”
― Annie Eklöv, Help! My Room Exploded: How to Simplify Your Home to Reduce ADHD Symptoms

“if “quality time” means having deep, meaningful
conversations or a good time with your child, there is
no way to ensure your time together will be “quality.” I
suggest spending intentional time with your kids and lots
of it! More time together will naturally create moments
of “quality time.”
― Annie Eklöv, Help! My Room Exploded: How to Simplify Your Home to Reduce ADHD Symptoms

“To know ourselves is to know our direction. The same applies for children. The more we know about them, the better we can help them be the best versions of themselves.”
― Mitta Xinindlu

“4 Key Questions to Ask Your Rage:
1. Where does it hurt?
2. What are you afraid of?
3. What are you trying to protect?
4. What do you need?”
― Minna Dubin, Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood