Bringing a child into the world is the greatest act of hope there is.

Conditional love is love that is turned off and on....Some parents only show their love after a child has done something that pleases them. "I love you, honey, for cleaning your room!" Children who think they need to earn love become people pleasers, or perfectionists. Those who are raised on conditional love never really feel loved.

Doing too much for others (often at their own expense), many persons are more 'human doings' than human beings.

The Golden Rule of Parenting is; do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!

The hours spent viewing TV are hours not available for actively participating in the real world, or playing, or being involved with friends and family. Watching television is an individual activity that tends to discourage interaction with others; as viewing time increases, family communication time decreases. As family communication decreases, people grow more distant from each other and may even forget how to carry on a good conversation.

Bringing a child into the world is the greatest act of hope there is.

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.