The gain is not the having of children; it is the discovery of love and how to be loving.

If we view our children as stupid, naughty, disturbed, or guilty of their misdeeds, they will learn to behold themselves as foolish, faulty, or shameful specimens of humanity. They will regard us as judges from whom they wish to hide, and they will interpret everything we say as further proof of their unworthiness. If we view them as innocent, or at least merely ignorant, they will gain understanding from their experiences, and they will continue to regard us as wise partners.

The child does not begin to fall until she becomes seriously interested in walking, until she actually begins walking. Falling is thus more an indication of learning than a sign of failure.

The gain is not the having of children; it is the discovery of love and how to be loving.

Most of us would do more for our babies than we have ever been willing to do for anyone, even ourselves.

A sense of worthiness is a child's most important need.

The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.