Quotes About Nurturing

My parents are both intellectuals and readers; my mother would take me to the library every few days from before I was one year old.

I really enjoy taking care of people, and I was really ready to have a kid, so I didn't have to sacrifice anything that I didn't want to give up.

Our parents provided us with the essentials, then got on with their own lives. Which makes me realise that my parents were brilliant, not for what they did, but more for what they didn't do.

I'm a grandma at heart.

I got people to take care of: my mom, my dad, my grandma, my aunties.

My grandmother spent a lot of time with us when we were growing up. She did the school runs and fed us when my mum was busy. To be with her was to really be at home.

I grew up with my grandparents around. I think that's important for a child. If for no other reason than to hear stories about their parents when they were children.

I took the 'Lee' from my grandparents, who took care of me during the day while my mom was away working.

I loved the stories my parents and grandparents would read to me.

Granted, my childhood wasn't conventional, but it was full of love.

My parents did a great job.

My mother did what all great leaders do: She sparked the growth of future leaders.

Parents can shape a child, but a great teacher can, too.

Writers who do great work must be coddled and encouraged.

Angelina and Brad have shown me that caring for children is the greatest gift in the world.

I just think that giving a child a chance and sharing what you have with a child is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, as well as a child.

To grow up knowing you're loved is astounding. It's a huge gift to a child.

Being a mom has made me feel more like a grown-up. I was always a kid at heart. It makes me feel like I did my purpose in life.

Your baby only needs a lot of light at night if he's reading or he's entertaining guests.

I really look up to my parents to guide me. They treat me well, they give me good food to eat.

It was my grandmother who raised me and guided me.

I think that kids need to be guided; they need to be disciplined, but in a way that's constructive, so that's what I try to do.

When you're literally carrying a child you can cut back on bad habits.

It's important for survival that children have their own experiences, the kind they learn from. The kind their parents arrange for are not as useful. Good parents are the hardest to get rid of.