“Children often overestimate their importance in the parent's life”

“It is impossible to overestimate the influence of parents who understand the hearts of their children. Research shows that during the most important transitions of life—including those periods when youth are most likely to drift away from the Church—the greatest influence does not come from an interview with the bishop or some other leader but from the regular, warm, friendly, caring interaction with parents.”

“Teaching our children to live a quiet, sane, and balanced life is one of the most important parental tasks of our day.”

“Children are most impressed with the importance of a moment when they witness a parent breaking the parents' own rule.”

“There is no parent more vulnerable to the excesses of overparenting than an unhappy parent. One of the most important things we do for our children is to present them with a version of adult life that is appealing and worth striving for.”

“Once again, I’ve overestimated my importance.”