One way I learn is finding great quotes and incorporating them into my life. In have been doing a lot on Twitter in the evenings and have been sharing with many of my Twitter friends. Many of the quotes I have found researching, and some I have even made up myself based on experiences of myself and others. I share these quotes humbly and hope people will enjoy reading and learning from these parenting, family and motivational quotes. Please let us know what your favorite parenting quotes are. Here are some of ours:
Parenting Quotes:
We need to see each child as a gift, to be welcomed, cherished and protected… Pope Francis
There is no such thing as a perfect parent so just be a real one. – Sue Atkins
A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child. – Knights of Pythagoras
Your children will become what you are; so be what you want them to be – David Bly
Stop trying to perfect your child, but keep trying to perfect your relationship with him- Dr. Henker
Kids are like a mirror, what they see and hear they do. Be a good reflection for them. – K. Heath
If a child can’t learn the way we teach, then we must teach the way they learn. Unknown
The rules for parents are but three… love, limit, and let them be. – Elaine M. Ward
Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it dry-Alvin Price
As your kids grow they may forget what you said, but won’t forget how you made them feel – Kevin Heath
Encourage & support your kids because “Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them. – Lady Bird Johnson
If your child has a weakness, teach them how to turn it into a strength! The only Failure is not trying. – Kevin Heath
Kids learn integrity from us: “Integrity is what we say, what we do, and what we say we do.” – Don Galer
If you want your kids to dream more, then dream more, learn more, then learn more, do more, then do more. Be their Inspiration! – K. Heath
If you want your children to improve, let them overhear the nice things you say about them to others. – Haim Ginott
Children desperately need to know – and to hear in ways they understand and remember – that they’re loved and valued by mom and dad – Paul Smally
The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children – Elaine Heffner
Let your kids observe you doing random acts of kindness, it can be contagious 🙂 – Kevin Heath
All parents should know that: “He who knows patience knows peace.” – Chinese proverb
When that kid looks into your eyes and you know its yours, you know what it means to be alive. – Anonymous
Communicating w/kids, its a 2 way street, sometimes they just need us to be there for them & listen. – Kevin Heath
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. – Richard David Bach
Parenting @ a higher level of consciousness:1st love self so deeply that when ur child misbehaves U do not have 2 react @LoveNever_Fails
When you give a little of yourself to a child, you give a little of yourself to their future! – Kevin Heath
You have many choices. You can choose forgiveness over revenge, joy over despair. You can choose action over apathy..- Stephanie Marston
My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me. – Jim Valvano
Letting your kids see u helping others and not expect anything in return can be contagious – Kevin Heath
Spread love everywhere u go: first of all in your home. Give love 2 ur children, to a wife or husband, 2 a next-door neighbor-Mother Teresa
Small & Random acts of kindness can make the world of difference in someones life – Kevin Heath
Love and respect are the most important aspects of parenting, and of all relationships. – Jodie Foster
Sharing is Caring – Teaching our children to share is teaching them compassion and love. – Kevin Heath
If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart. – Arabic proverb
Kids are literally a sponge. They become what they experience. Make sure your kids are full of great experiences 🙂 – K. Heath
When talking w/kids its not what we say but how we say it! Think about your tone of voice & non-verbal communication.
When talking to my kids I can get them to listen better by not talking down to them, but talking to them at eyeball level – Kevin Heath
The true test of a person’s character is how they treat the people in life that they don’t need. – Lee Corso
The best gift is giving from your heart – Kevin Heath
By profession I am a Soldier & take pride in that fact, but I am prouder to be a father. – General Douglas MacArthur
The best gift, and investment, you can give your child is your time – Kevin Heath
Important to admit your mistakes & say your sorry to your kids. Only that way will you build trust – kevin
Man, Woman or Child, we can all have a profound impact on those around us. We can change the world, one person at a time! – Kevin
Encourage our kids to dream: “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere” -Carl Sagan
Don’t be afraid of giving kids responsibility, be there to guide & support them, not just to do things for them – Kevin Heath
Presence is more than just being there – Malcolm Forbes
Biology makes us Mothers & Fathers, whats in the heart makes us Mom’s and Dad’s – Kevin Heath
It is time for parents to teach young people that in diversity there is beauty & there is strength – Maya Angelou
Love is giving your kids your undivided attention and time – Kevin Heath
It is not a bad thing that children should occasionally, and politely, put parents in their place – Colette
While adults may produce children, many times it is our children that produce adults. Kevin Heath
The surest way to a child’s heart is to spend time with them – Kevin Heath
You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you.- Desmond Tutu
In the end, kids won’t remember that fancy toy or game you bought for them, they will remember the time you spent with them. – Kevin Heath
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he learns to find love in the world – Dorothy Law Neite
Parents need to listen as much to their kids as they do to them: “The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich
Children Learn What They Live – Dorothy Law Neite
Praise your children openly, reprehend them secretly. W. Cecil
Do this every night with an ‘I Love you’: “Always kiss your children goodnight – even if they’re already asleep” – H. Brown, Jr
Parents make mistakes too, don’t try to hide from them or cover them up. Admit them and teach your kids from the mistakes you make – k. heath
To me parenting is all about trust. If you don’t live by your words or actions how do you expect your kids to listen to you? – Kevin Heath
What I love about kids is there innate ability to love unconditionally – we can all learn from this 🙂 – Kevin Heath
Parenting tip: complement your child on something well done when they don’t think you are looking! – Kevin Heath
If your children look up to you, you’ve made a success of life’s biggest job. – Unknown
If I had my child to raise over again:
I’d build self-esteem first and the house later
I’d finger paint more and point the finger less
I would do less correcting and more connecting
I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes
I would care to know less and know to care more
I’d take more hikes and fly more kites
I’d stop playing serious and seriously play
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars
I’d do more hugging and less tugging
I’d see the oak tree in the acorn more often
I would be firm less often and affirm much more
I’d model less about the love of power
And more about the power of love.
Diane Loomans
This is perhaps my favorite parenting quote which has had a profound impact on me:
Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you – H. Jackson Brown Jr.
So, the final question is how do you want your children to think about you?
Peace,
Kevin – More4kids
“If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.” I really like that one, especially now when wealth is running a little scarce in this country. Thanks for sharing!