Ryan Seacrest Quotes

I don't keep secrets from my parents, really; it's pretty open.

That's something lacking in a lot of modern-day families - just talking. It's almost a lost art form.

Kids need to open up to their parents. And parents should realize that when kids are pushing you away, that's the time to really step in.

I have great respect for my parents. I got such beautiful things from both of them. It doesn't mean that we didn't have our rough times, but they were remarkable people who were open-minded, creative and hard-working, and had great senses of humor.

My parents have always been very open.

I have a very open line of communication with both my children.

I'm very open with my kids and we can talk about anything.

My brother and I had a really privileged relationship with my parents... They treated us like adults.

I think a dad has to make his daughter feel that he's genuinely interested in what she's going through.

It is a parent's responsibility to preserve the connection with their children, to preserve the relationship, so that the children can let go and become their own selves.

When a father, absent during the day, returns home at six, his children receive only his temperament, not his teaching.

My wife and I have built trust with our children and have always had open communication.

I mostly want to be friends with my children.

Families need to have a time when they can cook together. They can eat at the table and you can look eye-to-eye. Phones are put away and there are no interruptions. And what you do is concentrate on each other. Listen to what they have to say, and let them listen to you.

The value of marriage is not that adults produce children but that children produce adults.

Everybody has heard that family dinner is great for kids. But unfortunately, it doesn't work in many of our lives.

I've realised now that the reality of children is you have to be in the right place with the right person.

When your child believes you really respect what he's feeling, he'll be much more likely to trust you.

My daughter was four when I married Mihir. I share everything with her and I respect her emotions. She has adjusted quite well.

My parents have always been very honest with me.

My kids ask me questions on what I do and I'm very honest with them.

I have tried to create bonds with my daughters like my dad created with me.

Dad's easy to get along with. He always has suggestions, and I'm more than happy to be guided by him.

My parents always liked it when I cursed in front of them. I could see the pleasure of it in their faces. It signified that I trusted them, that I was myself in front of them.

I love being a friend to my son. We go to the mall together. We shop. He picks out my clothes. We hang out. We go to different cities together. We like the same music. I think that's why he appreciates his mom and me so much - we treat him like a friend.