Questioning authority is, I think, a great thing to instill in children. I just didn't have enough of that when I was little.

Never complain or make excuses. If something seems unfair, just prove yourself by working twice as hard and being twice as good.

I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household; tell me there is not yelling and conflict.

A lot of parents today are terrified that something they say to their children might make them 'feel bad.' But, hey, if they've done something wrong, they should feel bad. Kids with a sense of responsibility, not entitlement, who know when to experience gratitude and humility, will be better at navigating the social shoals of college.

Everything I do as a mother builds on a foundation of love and compassion.

Nothing is fun until you're good at it.

Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them?