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I think being a parent is knowing how to love. Sometimes love is discipline, sometimes it's humor, sometimes it's listening.

Loving a child doesn't mean giving in to all his whims; to love him is to bring out the best in him, to teach him to love what is difficult.

Parent and child may both love, but - unbeknown to the child - each party is on a different end of the axis. This is why, in adulthood, when we first long for 'love', what we mean is that we want to 'be loved' as we were once loved by a parent.

You know the best part of being a mom is getting that love. Honestly, you know, my son's love... a child's love is so pure, it just makes you feel so good no matter what.

The love you have for your child is so much greater than any challenge you'll face as a parent, and that's what helps you through.

You have to see, kid by kid, what their needs are and what kind of parent you need to be for them.

To grow up knowing you're loved is astounding. It's a huge gift to a child.

I really don't know how to tell you what it feels like to be a parent.

Kids need parents who love and support them unconditionally, full stop.