22 Quotes by Meg Meeker

As far as kids are concerned, good mothers are known by their character, not by their education, clothes, or coaches they supply.

So we must focus on reality and what our kids tell us about ourselves, which is that what they really want and need is more of what we do best - talk, encourage, and spend time with them.

The legacy you pass on to your children is your character, not your stocks or bonds. So dig for the best parts of your character and make them surface again and again. When you do this, you will begin to feel your worth and your children will have the added benefit of learning from you.

When we make a mistake in front of them, we need to admit fault and we need to tell them that we try hard, but that sometimes we too need help Tell him you need to ask God for direction on how to live better and how to be a better mom. Then ask your son to pray for you, just as you pray for him. That can be a life-changing moment for many sons, when a mother admits that she's trying with all her might but isn't doing the job that she really wants to be doing and needs help.

Rules have nothing to do with trust.

Sons need mothers who feel at peace, comfortable with themselves, content with their lives, and reasonably rested.

Friends who love us know that motherhood is about transitioning--and adjusting, constantly, to those changes. We must become masters of change because that is what life demands of us.

The tricky part about discovering our giftedness is that it may be in an area that feels unexpected.

Dad, it’s not optional: your daughter needs you to be her hero.