Marianne E. Neifert

“A baby's cry is a communication, not a manipulation.”

“The most valuable thing we can give our children is our time and undivided attention.”

“Trust your instincts. You know more than you think you do.”

“A mother's guilt is the biggest obstacle to good parenting.”

“Breastfeeding is a mother's gift to herself, her baby, and the earth.”

“Babies are designed to wake up at night.”

“There is no one right way to be a good mother.”

“Parenting is not a competitive sport.”

“It's okay to ask for help. It doesn't make you a bad mother; it makes you a smart one.”

“Don't let the 'experts' make you feel inadequate. You are the expert on your own child.”

“The goal of parenting is not to create a perfect child, but to raise a happy, healthy, and responsible one.”

“A baby will not be spoiled by being held and loved.”