Those splendid little moments.

Hold her a little longer, rock her a little more, read her another story, you’ve only read her four, let her sleep on your shoulder, rejoice in her happy smile, she is only a little girl for such a little while. — Anonymous

 

Shape the world.

Never do for a child what he is capable of doing for himself. — Elizabeth Hainstock

 

That is something you have.

Love is in the details. — Anonymous

 

Smile a lot more.

It’s a neat trick that children are hardwired to learn through the call and response of human interaction; it costs nothing. — Christakis, Erika.

 

You're in for Life.

Having a child is like getting a tattoo ... on your face. You better be committed. — Elizabeth Gilbert

 

Go, get it.

Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first. ― Matthew Jacobson.

 

Never stop trying.

A child’s mind is not a container to be filled but rather a fire to be kindled― Robert Fulghum.

 

Make a wish.

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

 

Adventure is out there.

Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world. Maria Montessori.

 

Always in my heart.

The child of a tiger is a tiger. ― Haitian proverb.

 

Make it count.

Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up. ― Pablo Picasso

 

Be a little wild.

There is no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish sometimes. ― Dr. Who.

 

Rise and shine pretty girl.

Your children need your presence more than your presents. ― Graham Green.

 

Classy and fabulous.

There is always a moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in. ― Graham Green.

 

Go the extra mile.

There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.       ― Hodding Carter .

 

Sparkle wherever you go.

There is no better example for our children, then the one we set before them every day. ― Davin Whitehurst.

 

Don't give up, ok?

Parenting is something that happens mostly while you’re thinking of something else. ― Barbara Kingsolver.

 

Creative working.

Children rarely follow parental advice unless it is acted out repeatedly. It’s called being an example. ― Richelle E.

 

Daddy's hand.

Don't ever let another man call your child daddy. ― Julian Quintero

 

Get a passion for learning.

Poor parents tend to follow ... a strategy of accomplishment of natural growth. ― Malcolm Gladwell

 

Five days and counting.

I never thought the brightest smile would come from a mouth without teeth. ― Iván Zapién

 

Keep going.

Expect progress, not perfection. ― John F. MacArthur Jr.

 

Exploring new adventures.

I love watching you – you’re a silent film of gestures.     ― John Geddes

 

Imagine with all your mind.

When your kids get excited, let them have that feeling and share the excitement with them. Sharing makes it bigger. ― Iben Dissing Sandahl

 

Dream big.

Live your life. Be happy as you can be, let go of the things that don't matter, and fight. ― Kiera Cass

 

Be awesome.

You are the gatekeeper of your child’s mental diet.          ― Gary Chapman

 

Let the fun begin.

“What day is it?", asked Winnie the Pooh
"It's today," squeaked Piglet
"My favorite day," said Pooh”

― A.A. Milne

 

Go, explore it.

Children see magic because they look for it. ―Christopher Moore

 

Cool girl.

If your kid needs a role model and you ain't it, you're both fucked. —George Carlin

 

Keep smiling.

Our children are only as brilliant as we allow them to be. —Eric Micha'el Leventhal

 

The sky is up there!!

Kids spell love T - I - M - E . —John Crudele

 

Ants around me.

Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children. —Charles R. Swindoll

 

Wheeee!!!

If you can give your son or daughter only one gift, let it be enthusiasm. —Bruce Barton

 

My first books.

Children are made readers on the laps of their parents. —Emilie Buchwald.

 

Wow! This is Fun!

When your child is talking, turn off the world. —Crystal DeLarm Clymer

 

Hide....and seek!

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood. —Fred Rogers

 

Wakey, wakey, reader girl!

Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those slight changes that would make all the difference. —Mignon McLaughlin