Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.

Instilling a sense of self-discipline and focus when the kids are younger makes it so much easier by the time they get into high school.

When my kids wanted to give up on things, I wouldn't let them, and those are lifelong lessons.

My dogs can't do anything--and what a relief. I don't make any demands of them, and I don't try to shape them or their future. For the most part, I trust them to make the right choices for themselves. I always look forward to seeing them, and I love just watching them sleep. What a great relationship.

I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship with them. We're very close. I think we're good friends.

All decent parents want to do what's best for their children. The Chinese just have a totally different idea of how to do that.

Nothing is fun until you're good at it.