Quotes About Parenting

Men will now get up and walk with the baby in the middle of the night, change its diapers, and give it a bottle, but in their heart of hearts they still think they shouldn't have to.

In the Borderlands, sheepherder, if a man has the raising of a child, that child is his, and none can say different.

I'd go back, yeah. I don't care, I got a kid, man - I'll sell tampons. I mean, there's no selling-out once you get a kid. I got a kid.

My children have made me a better man, which is - in the end, that's probably more important than two more comedy specials or being in better shape.

But you must give him some sign, some sign that you love him... or he'll never be a man. All his life he'll feel guilty and alone unless you release him.

Affirming words from moms and dads are like light switches. Speak a word of affirmation at the right moment in a child's life and it's like lighting up a whole roomful of possibilities.

My children are 12, 12, 8, and 7, which is bad idea, bad idea, bad idea, bad idea, for mom going inside.

When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe playpen. When they're finished, I climb out.

One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad.

A three-year old was examining his testicles while taking a bath. 'Mom,' he asked,'are these my brains?' 'Not yet.' she replied.

I'm puttin' pressure on you kids like I'm a soccer mom.

My dad is a very quick-witted, sarcastic, dry, humorous guy, whereas my mom's very silly, and that side of the family is very musical.

There is nothing worse that a thirteen-year-old boy. You're embarrassed by your parents, and you're trying to find your independance because, deep inside, you are so dependent on your mom.

It's not witch-crafty or anything! I suggest it to all moms!

My mom used to say it doesn't matter how many kids you have... because one kid'll take up 100% of your time so more kids can't possibly take up more than 100% of your time.

I always tell my mom I don't have regular problems. I have problems, like, what type of girl is going to say they're pregnant by me today? Those are the types of issues I have.

I loved raising my kids. I loved the process, the dirt of it, the tears of it, the frustration of it, Christmas, Easter, birthdays, growth charts, pediatrician appointments. I loved all of it.

I hated my mom for not letting me play football as a kid. So when I have kids someday, I guarantee they'll never meet their grandmother.

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.

It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't.

I'm a good blend of both my mom and dad.

Cleaning the house while the children are home is like shoveling while it's still snowing.

You will always be your child's favorite toy.

When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new. It always winds up feeling more like a job interview.