Mary Berry Quotes

I never thought I was a great mom. I always worked. I fell in love with my children as they got older.

I have a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old, and think I missed a recital and a graduation, and they were like 'It's OK mommy, we'll take pictures.' It was my upset, though... they were just fine! I just give them a kiss and a hug and let them know that I love them every day.

I'm one of those hovering mothers and I know it's really important to have an independent child, so I'm trying to back off, but it's hard. I love him so much, and he's so funny and cute to me.

Raising a daughter is hard work. There's no other way to describe it for me.

I'm a hands-on mum and I'm lucky to be able to be that. I can remember the things my mum used to do with me and that time together is so important.

I have made so many mistakes as a mother. But the one thing that I know I do is I make sure my children know how much I love them and they are absolutely secure in that.

When my son was growing up, I was always guilty, no matter what I did. Make decisions and be happy with the decisions you've made. I tell myself, in the long run, it's the love, the quality of relationships that you have with your family, your friends and giving back to the community that matters.

I always tried to do things by example, even though I was not a very good mother regarding routines and family life.

I'm doing everything in my power to be a great mother. I wish I could be with her throughout the day, because I'm always working, but I make sure that whether it's the morning or nighttime, I make it extra special.

As a mom, I think you always wonder if you could be doing more.

My job as a mother isn't just to provide for my children, it's to be there for them, too - someone they can speak to, hang out with, and lean on.

I understand that for an average working mother it is difficult to take out lots of time for their child. But make sure that when you are with them, you cuddle them and listen when they share their day to day activities.

I've always wanted to be a mom. Because I want to give a kid all of the magical gifts my mom gave me, such as love and friendship.

I've always wanted to be a mom. I had a great relationship with mine. I'm ready to pass on to my child all the great love that my mom had for me.

I used to say, 'Man, I think I'd be a really good dad. I'll be a great provider. I'm funny; I'll go on trips with them - I'll do all sorts of stuff.' But the momming? I'm not made for that. I have a really good mom; I know what she put into it.

Being a good mother does not call for the same qualities as being a good housewife; a dedication to keeping children clean and tidy may override an interest in their separate development as individuals.

I've raised Michael. I changed his diapers when he was little.

I have a little boy, and I wanted to spend a lot of time with him.

I think a good mom is an awake mom. At least for me, I've always been a kinder, better person awake than sleep-deprived!

I try and spend a lot of time with my kids. I try and have fun with my kids. I try to put father time in there.

As a father, I would say I am more like a mother. I do a lot of hugging.

I don't want to be an absent mother. Otherwise, why have children?

The only thing that I can do is know that I have great confidence in raising children and being a great mother.

It is a truism that children need more of Mother than of money.

Real fatherhood means love and commitment and sacrifice and a willingness to share responsibility and not walking away from one's children.