Brenda Ashford > Quotes

“Give children a chance to use their brains and imaginations, and they will. Put a computer console into their hands, and they won’t.”
― Brenda Ashford, A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story

“Also, and this is something I feel passionate about, I simply never call children "kids." Baby goats are kids, not children! I know it may seem silly to some, but it's something I feel most strongly. If we respect little people, then they in turn will grow up to respect others.”
― Brenda Ashford, A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story

“As long as the mother is happy, the household will be happy. The mother truly is the heart and soul of a family.”
― Brenda Ashford

“I've seen child care trends come and go, but the only thing any mother need really do is to give her whole heart over to love. If she does this, the rewards will be endless.”
― Brenda Ashford, A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story

“Quite simply. "What's the point of having children if you can't be bothered with them?”
― Brenda Ashford, A Spoonful of Sugar: A Nanny's Story

“There is nothing so precious as autumn sunshine.”
― Brenda Ashford

“Childhood is over so quickly nowadays; just slow things down and hold on to it for as long as you can!”
― Brenda Ashford