September 20, 2014

Inspirational Parenting Quotes

Because every week needs a healthy dose of inspiration, here are some parenting quotes we love:

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one.” Sue Atkins

“If you have never been hated by your child, you’ve never been a parent.” Bette Davis

“Children need love, especially when they do not deserve it.” Herald Hubert

“Kids spell love T-I-M-E.” John Crudelle

“Whatever you would have your children become, strive to exhibit in your own lives and conversation.” Elizabeth Hainstock

“If we continually try to force a child to do what he is afraid to do, he will become more timid, and will use his brains and energy, not to explore the unknown, but to find ways to avoid the pressures we put on him. If, however, we are careful not to push a child beyond the limit of his courage, he is almost sure to get braver.” John Jolt

“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

“As your kids grow they may forget what you said, but won’t forget how you made them feel.” Kevin Heath

“The best security blanket a child can have is parents who respect each other.” Jane Blaustone

“Don’t worry that your children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” Robert Fulghum

“What’s done to children, they will do to society.” Kyle Menninger

“You have a lifetime to work, but children are only young once.” Polish proverb

“Children have more needs of models than of critics.” Carolyn Coates

What are your favorite parenting quotes? Has someone ever said anything to you that stuck in a way that was particularly powerful?