What do you think is the most important thing about parenting?

"The most important thing is to remember the most important thing." -- Suzuki Roshi We so easily forget what is most important. We're often l... ... important thing. Mindfulness has been my saving grace as a parent, holding me in its loving arms, helping me find my way back to my heart over and over again. read more

I think one of the most important things about parenting is to remember the difference between acceptable behavior and expected behavior for a given age. An example: When a toddler bites another toddler, that is expected behavior. read more

Parenting research has proven time and time again loving your children is the one thing that makes all the difference – in so many important ways. Love makes a child’s brain grow. From the very beginning, your love for your children affects how they develop. read more

The Most Important Thing to Remember About Parenting September 8, 2014. The sun was pouring into the east sky, scattering orange like a blanket over everything. She was sitting in the front seat, unable or unwilling to look at me, her head turned decidedly away and her body clinging to her side of the car sending its message loud and clear. read more

The thing that really makes the difference, though, is just believing that they can do it. A study looked at how much parents believe their children can succeed, and found it made a huge difference. read more

It's especially important that parents give children a good start, but it's also important for parents to recognize that kids come into the world with their own temperaments, and it's the parents' job to provide an interface with the world that eventually prepares a child for complete independence. read more