As a parent, I love being able to find inspiration from others that I admire. 

Here are some of my favorite quotes that I’ve heard this month:

• We shouldn’t ask: how smart are you? But instead: How are you smart? ~H. Garner
• Children must be taught how to think, not what to think. ~Margaret Mead
• The best inheritance a parent can give his child is a few minutes of his time each day. ~Orlando Aloysius Battista
• If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. ~Albert Einstein
• Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me. ~Fred Rogers
• Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. ~Fred Rogers
• Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep. ~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
• No parent is perfect; we all can look back and think of things we could’ve done to help our children be better prepared for adulthood. And sometimes it’s best to admit it to them and encourage them to learn from our mistakes. ~Billy Graham
• Hugs can do great amounts of good, especially for children. ~Diana, Princess of Wales

These are some of my favorite positive parenting quotes this month. I hope that they add some inspiration to your life and everyday family interactions!

Enjoy!