The way I look at it, if my kids are still alive at the end of the day, I’ve done my job. —Rosanne BarrFor me, parenting is like dieting. Every day, I wake up filled with resolve and good intentions, perfection in view, and every day I somehow stray from the path. The difference is, with dieting I usually make it to lunch. —Marion Winik There are three stages in a parent’s … [Read more...] about Quotes on Parenting
Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Pregnancy My wife had a lot of gas when she was pregnant with our first child. One night was particularly eventful so I said, “Jan, would you mind going into another room until you’re done?” She said, “If I left the room every time I had to pass gas, I’d never be here.” —Howard J. Bennett, MD After my first pregnancy, all of my fat went to my thighs. All of my husband’s … [Read more...] about Quotes on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Quotes on Kids
My kids will only eat three foods and two of them are macaroni and cheese.—Rachel RuinaBe nice to your children. After all, they’re going to choose your nursing home.—Steven Wright The real menace in dealing with a 5-year-old is that in no time at all you begin to sound like a 5-year-old. —Jean Kerr Familiarity breeds contempt—and children. —Mark TwainAsk your child what he … [Read more...] about Quotes on Kids
Teen Quotes
Since adolescents are too old to do the things kids do and not old enough to do the things adults do, they do things nobody else will do. —AnonymousA teenager never opens his mouth when speaking except when there is food in it.—David Guttman, MDCarol is fifteen, to put it mildly. —Joan Hess Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own. … [Read more...] about Teen Quotes
Beware Of Older Siblings When You Start Solid Foods With Your Baby
Older brothers and sisters learn quickly that babies only drink breast milk or formula. Once you start feeding your baby jarred foods at six months of age, an older sibling may think it is okay to share his food with the baby. Therefore, make sure to tell your older child that even though the baby is now eating from a spoon, he is still too little to eat “big-boy” food. If your … [Read more...] about Beware Of Older Siblings When You Start Solid Foods With Your Baby