“I love to hug my children. I love to tell them I love them every day before they leave for school or before I leave for work. And I think that's the most important thing you can do as a father is to make sure that your children know they're loved.” ThinkingKnowsChildrenImportantSchoolFatherCan DoOur ChildrenImportant ThingsMy ChildrenYour ChildrenHug Author:Chris Christie
“When our children see us expressing our emotions, they can learn that their own feelings are natural and permissible, can be expressed, and can be talked about. That's an important thing for our children to learn.” ChildrenImportantFeelingsNaturalEmotionOur ChildrenImportant Things Author:Fred Rogers
“One of the important things to learn about parenting is that the more you worry about a child, the less the child will worry abouthim- or herself....instead of worrying, watch with fascination and wonder as your child's life unfolds, and help the child take responsibility for his or her own life.” ChildrenImportantHelpingResponsibilityWonderWatchesWorryOur ChildrenImportant ThingsYour ChildrenTaking ResponsibilityFascination Author:Charlotte Sophia Kasl
“To follow your life's guidance, you may have to reassign some seemingly important things to 'unimportant.' If you believe that pleasing your horrible boss or having a spotless house is a higher priority than playing with your children or sleeping off the flu, be prepared for a long and strenuous battle against destiny. Also, be prepared to lose.” IfsBelieveMayChildrenLongImportantHouseLosesSleepDestinyHigherBattleOur ChildrenImportant ThingsPreparedPrioritiesHorribleYour ChildrenGuidanceBossBe PreparedIf You BelieveFluUnimportant Author:Martha Beck
“The important thing is this: that, under such government recognition as we may give to that which is beneficent and wholesome in large business organizations, we shall be most vigilant never to allow them to crystallize into a condition which shall make private initiative difficult. It is of the utmost importance that in the future we shall keep the broad path of opportunity just as open and easy for our children as it was for our fathers during the period which has been the glory of America's industrial history.” GivingMayChildrenHas BeensImportantGovernmentAmericaFatherOpportunityEasyDifficultPathConditionsPeriodsGloryOrganizationImportanceOur ChildrenImportant ThingsRecognitionBroadsInitiativeOur FatherVigilantBusiness Organization Author:Theodore Roosevelt
“I never hear anything about education. Education - I guess it's just not sexy enough. And everybody claims to love their children and our children are the most important thing, but if that's the case, how come we never hear more about education as an election issue?” IfsChildrenImportantEnoughCasesIssuesClaimsOur ChildrenElectionImportant ThingsSexy Author:Mitch Albom
“Marriage is very important. Marrying a girl is the most important thing a man can do. Never mind business or politics or sport or any of that, there's nothing so vital to the world as a man marrying a woman. That's where we get our children from, that's how the human race goes forward. And if it's too late for children, there's the companionship of a safe and trusted person.” IfsMenWorldMindHumansChildrenPersonsImportantGirlSportsCan DoRaceSafeLateOur ChildrenImportant ThingsHuman RaceToo LateTrustedCompanionshipMarrying Book:The Matchmaker of Kenmare: A Novel of Ireland Source: The Matchmaker of Kenmare: A Novel of Ireland
“Greet everyone you meet with a warm smile. No matter how busy you are, don't rush encounters with coworkers, family, and friends. Speak softly. Listen attentively. Act as if every conversation you have is the most important thing on your mind today. Look your children and your partner in the eyes when they talk to you. Stroke the cat, caress the dog. Lavish love on every living being you meet. See how different you feel at the end of the day.” IfsFeelsMindLooksChildrenImportantDifferentEndsMatterEyeTodaySpeakDogConversationCatOur ChildrenImportant ThingsSmileBusyWarmPartnersYour ChildrenEncountersThe End Of The DayStrokesFamily And FriendsCaressCoworkerSpeak Softly Author:Sarah Ban Breathnach