"Be there for your children. Sit on the bed and enjoy the late-night talks--try to stay awake! Pray for the Lord to inspire you. Forgive often. Choose your battles. Testify frequently of Jesus Christ and His goodness and of the Restoration. And most of all, let them know of your trust in the Lord."  -Bonnie D. Parkin, "Sweet Moments," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 109

"The correct development of a child requires the commitment of mature parents who understand either consciously or intuitively that children to not grow up like Topsy.  Good mothering from birth on provides the psychological core upon which all subsequent development takes place.  Mothering is probably the most important function on earth.  This is a full-time demanding task.  It requires a high order of gentleness, commitment, steadiness, capacity to give, and many other qualities too.  A woman needs a good man by her side so she will not be distracted and depleted, thus making it possible for her to provide rich humanness to her babies and children.  Her needs must be met by the man.  Above all, she must be made secure.  A good man brings out the best in a woman, who can then do her best for the children.  Similarly, a good woman brings out the best in a man, who can then do his best for his wife and children.  Children bring out the best in their parents.  All together they make a family, a place where people of great strength are shaped, who in turn make strong societies.  Our nation was built by such people."  -Harold Roth, M.D.