In a Nutshell - 7: Pearls of Parenting Wisdom and Humor

• The first law, my daughter, is that all power comes from woman. The second law is never do anything that harms children….Always protect the children. (Agnes Whistling Elk)
• Legos will pass through the digestive system of a four year old. Duplos will not. (email from friend)
• They say that genes skip generations. Maybe that’s why grandparents find their grandchildren so likeable. (John McIntosh)
• When the great Tao is forgotten, kindness and morality arise. When wisdom and intelligence are born, the great pretense begins. When there is no peace within the family, filial piety and devotion arise. When the country is confused and in chaos, loyal ministers appear. (Lao Tsu)
• When you hear the toilet flush and the words, “Uh-oh”, it’s already too late. (email from friend)
• Massage is simple in terms of technique, yet powerful in what it conveys: your love, understanding, and attention. (Nicki Bainbridge)
• The idea that a baby is a tabula rasa – blank slate – was conceived by someone who never had a baby or ever tried to raise one! (Saralee Sky)
• Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. (Alex Haley)
• The more I wonder…the more I love. (Alice Walker)