80 Children Quotes About Family, Love, And Growing Up
This collection of children quotes should remind all of us of the treasure that each and every child truly is. Every child is a blessing to behold, to love, to cherish, and to guide in ways that are good and noble. Children often learn by example, growing through the kindness, encouragement, and values shown to them each day. We hope these quotes remind you of the importance of appreciating and encouraging the children in your life. Looking for more thoughts on children? Visit our collection of poems about children.
Children have a special way of bringing happiness, laughter, and wonder into everyday life. Their honesty, imagination, and joyful spirit remind us to appreciate the simple moments that often become our most treasured memories. Whether they are learning, playing, or growing through life’s experiences, children inspire hope for the future.
These children quotes celebrate family, parenting, learning, friendship, faith, and growing up. Some are thoughtful and inspiring, while others are playful and heartwarming. We hope these words encourage you to cherish childhood memories and appreciate the unique gift every child truly is.
Updated May 9, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Children Are A Blessing
These quotes remind us that children are precious gifts who bring joy, hope, and love into our lives.
Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this world a beautiful garden.
Gbenro Ajibade
Count my blessings every day for these children in every way.
Catherine Pulsifer, Such Joy
Children are the most wholesome part of the race, the sweetest, for they are the freshest from the Hand of God.
Herbert Hoover
One of the great miracles of life given through our God above is that of the birth of a child. A child is a blessing like no other and can never be duplicated.
Byron Pulsifer
God knew that it doesn’t matter how your children get to your family. It just matters that they got there.
Kira Mortenson
Ah! what would the world be to us if the children were no more?
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Children
A child is a butterfly in the wind, some can fly higher than others; but each one flies the best it can.
Author Unknown
Children are a wonderful gift. They have an extraordinary capacity to see into the heart of things and to expose sham and humbug for what they are.
Desmond Tutu
Childhood Wonder And Imagination
These quotes celebrate the wonder, dreams, and imagination that make childhood such a special time.
In a land where daydreams dance with glee, children's imagination runs wild and free.
Catherine Pulsifer, Children's Imagination
In tender years, when dreams take flight, creative souls begin to ignite, children, artisans with souls of gold, their talents are a sight behold.
Catherine Pulsifer, Children's Tender Years
To a child, they can be a treasure full of glee, picture books and storybooks oh, how a child loves to look.
Catherine Pulsifer, Show Us Many Things
Listen to the Shouldn'ts, the Impossibles, the Won'ts. Listen to the Never Haves, then listen close to me. Anything can happen, child, Anything can be.
Shel Silverstein, Listen
I believe in the imagination, the trust, the hopes and ideals which dwell in the hearts of all children.
Ozora Davis, Mom Believes
Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.
Richard Paul Evans
Sometimes, when I see my granddaughters make small discoveries of their own, I wish I were a child.
Dr. Seuss
Parents And Children
These quotes focus on the love, guidance, patience, and care that children need from parents.
Being a parent is not an easy thing, you want the best for your child.
Kate Summers, Being A Parent
Just as the farmer who expects crops needs to till, plant, water, weed, watch, and pray, the parent who desires to see a harvest in the heart of his or her child must do the same.
Voddie Baucham Jr., Family Driven Faith
Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Your greatest contribution to the kingdom of God might not be something you do, but someone you raise.
Andy Stanley
When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments; tenderness for what he is, and respect for what he may become.
Louis Pasteur
There are two things we should give our children: one is roots and the other is wings. And part of those wings is our hands, helping them fly.
Hodding Carter Jr.
If parents are disrespectful, children will catch it like a cold. If parents are gracious, children will bask in it like the beach on a sunny day.
Michael Cannon
To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.
Josh Billings
A Mother's Love
These quotes show the tender and lasting bond between a mother and her children.
The mother's heart is always with her children.
Proverb
Let me love you a little more, before you are not little anymore.
Unknown
To smile and listen while it talks and lend a finger when it walks; this is a Mother's Love.
James Montgomery, A Mother's Love
The next dandelion you see...remember your childhood days, you pick them for your Mom in May!
Catherine Pulsifer, First To Appear
Children and mothers never truly part. They're bound in the beating of each other's heart.
Author Unknown
Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.
William Makepeace Thackeray
When you are a mother, you are never alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child.
Sophia Loren
Fathers And Children
These quotes highlight the steady love, example, and influence a father can have in a child’s life.
The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, 'When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.'
Billy Graham
Who sends th' children off to school to play football and act th' fool? Father
Nat Campbell, Who Is Father
If you want to be a good dad, get to know your children and be involved in their lives.
Bethany Bridges, How to Be a Good Dad
Only a dad but he gives his all to smooth the way for his children small.
Edgar A. Guest
I was a child, and childhood's richest treasures, a father's care and mother's kiss, were mine.
Ellwood Haines Stokes, Full Blossomed
Babies And Growing Up
These quotes reflect the joy of babies, the wonder of new life, and how quickly children grow.
Babies for such a short time, children grow up way to fast, enjoy each day with them.
Catherine Pulsifer
I think we all know deep in our heart that babies are from God and give a fresh start.
Catherine Pulsifer, Why
We watched you grow, we were so proud we glowed.
Kate Summers, A Head Of Curls
We couldn't have asked, for a better first child, you've made true to all of our hopes.
Julie Hebert, Thankful For My Child
But everyday I'm growing . . .I'll be all grown-up someday, and all the tiny fingerprints will surely fade away.
Unknown, My Handprints
A baby is born with a need to be loved and never outgrows it.
Frank A. Clark
A new baby is like the beginning of all things, wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.
Eda J. Le Shan
God bless you as you raise your child, when He saw your baby He looked down and smiled.
Catherine Pulsifer, Your New Baby
Teaching Children
These quotes speak about guiding children with wisdom, example, learning, and encouragement.
Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift.
Kate DiCamillo
Better to teach a child than toil to fill perfection's round.
George Macdonald
Teaching kids how to feed themselves and how to live in a community responsibly is the center of an education.
Alice Waters
The first day of school is the reason why children are happy but then some cry.
Catherine Pulsifer, First Day
Kids love reciting rhyming verses and poems, watch the smile they bring to a child's face.
Catherine Pulsifer
A child should always say what’s true.
R. L. Stevenson, Good Manners
Train me, I beg you, that I may be a blessing to the world.
Mamie Gene Cole
True examples and honest deeds, we should to our children lay, It will make a happy home, in some future day.
J.J. Thorne
Children At Play
These quotes capture the laughter, playfulness, and happy spirit that children bring to each day.
Children may be able to play but without friendship, the thrills of play soon subside.
Samatha Anne Marie Lynch
Active, agile, playful, wild, who is happier than a child?
Unknown, When We Were Boys
Kids are hilarious. They say the darndest things, but that’s just because they don’t know what they’re saying and that just makes much more funniness happen.
Kenan Thompson
Laughter when heard causes smiles inward and when children laugh it can double you in half.
Catherine Pulsifer, It Starts With A Smile
I love when children laugh outright, and shout in their playful glee.
John Imrie
Grasshoppers are always a joy for a child to see. Many children love to try and catch them.
Catherine Pulsifer
Children and animals have a special relationship that every parent can see as their child grows.
Catherine Pulsifer
Grandparents And Family
These quotes show the special place grandparents, siblings, and family memories have in a child’s life.
Going to see my grandparents was the highlight of my childhood summers. I was doted upon, admired, entertained and overfed. I was never more content and happy.
Carolyn Anthony
And those grandchildren, sporting round thy knee, thy little subjects, looking up to thee as one who claims their fond allegiance still.
Bernard Barton, Not So!
In today’s busy, two-career and single-parent families, an involved grandparent can go a long way to filling a void for children.
Susan Bosak
There is no other relationship like that of grandchildren and grandparents, it is a truly unique relationship.
Kate Summers
Sisters and brothers are together for life. Growing up, there is at times, strife but, no matter what there is always a bond.
Catherine Pulsifer, Lifelong Sister and Brother
Children And The Seasons
These quotes connect childhood with the seasons, school days, holidays, and simple joys through the year.
October, Children's hearts aflutter, counting days with glee, anticipating Halloween, a night of mystery.
Catherine Pulsifer, In the Month Of October
Halloween a time children love to see, a time they can dress up as they please.
Catherine Pulsifer, A Time of Fun
Trick or treat a children's delight! Tonight's the night, we'll raise our fright. Ghouls and goblins fill the street, as we venture out to trick or treat.
Catherine Pulsifer, Children's Delight
Trick or treat, oh, the children love the sweets.
Kate Summers
June brings excitement for children as they anticipate the end of the school year and their summer vacation.
Catherine Pulsifer
The fall it starts to cool and the children venture back to school.
Catherine Pulsifer, The Seasons
Girls and boys leave your toys. Come and taste cold-weather joys. Bring your sleds and bring your skates.
Cobb, Winter Waits
Beautiful snow! Childhood's quick glances see the bright fancies.
Major Sigourney, Beautiful Snow
Children And Christmas
These quotes reflect the joy children bring to Christmas and the meaning of the season.
The peace of childhood's lovely dreams, and I, grown old, almost forget the truths with which I am beset.
Edgar A. Guest, Christmas Eve
The children's eyes are so bright as we turn on the Christmas tree lights. They are so full of excitement and joy.
Catherine Pulsifer, Presents Under The Tree
We are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.
Charles Dickens
The children hang their stockings and they hurry off to bed, to lie awake and listen for Santa Claus o'erhead.
Anne J. Harper, Welcome Vistor
We teach our children that Christmas, is trees, pageants and presents. But let us not forget, first, that Christmas is Jesus event!
Julie Hebert, What Christmas Is All About
Children, Faith, And Character
These quotes remind us that faith, values, and character can guide children throughout life.
For we God's children are and dear to Him, and to each other near in close relationship.
Guy Hootman, Relationship
If you lead your child to good waters, the wisdom of the inspired Word of God, they will drink from a fountain of well-being.
Cookie Schwaeber-Issan, Mistake-proof Parenting
We stand our best chance of leaving a legacy to those who want to learn, our children, by standing firm. In matters of style, hey, swing with the stream. But in matters of principle, you need to stand like a rock.
Kevin Costner
The man the world shall need some day may be your little boy or mine.
Edgar A. Guest
Children, ye are buds maturing; make your autumn rich and grand.
Unknown, Forest Trees
Key Reflections About Children
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Every Child Is Unique
Children grow and learn in different ways, each bringing their own gifts, talents, and personality into the world.
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Family Shapes A Child's Life
The love, support, and example given by parents, grandparents, and teachers can have a lasting impact.
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Childhood Passes Quickly
Many quotes remind us to treasure the moments spent with children because they grow up faster than we expect.
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Children Bring Joy
The laughter, honesty, and imagination of children brighten homes and bring happiness to everyday life.
Conclusion
Children have a special way of bringing joy, laughter, and hope into our lives. Their imagination, honesty, and kindness often remind us to appreciate the simple things that matter most. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or friend, the influence you have on a child can last a lifetime.
We hope these children quotes inspired happy memories and encouraging thoughts about the importance of family, love, learning, and growing up. May these quotes remind you to cherish each stage of childhood and appreciate the unique gift every child truly is.
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