Quotes About Nurture

You work on it. You talk about it. You don't go out looking for greener grass; sometimes you have to water the grass that you have. And that's what marriage is. Sometimes it can be hard.

I want to see my child grow.

Every child should at least grow up in family rather than without one.

I think that there's got to be a comic gene in some way, but it's so much about it is how you grow up.

If your family loves you, you're fine. What you can't grow up without is love.

Children succeed when grown-ups care about them.

Grow with people you love... Don't just spend time with them, grow with them, and you'll see your relationship grows at the same time.

I am a believer that if you bring children into this world, then you have a responsibility to do your best and support and guide them until the day you die.

I always feel it's not a parent's role to either allow or to deny, but merely to guide.

You can only guide children so far.

When we decide to bring a child to this world, as a parent, it becomes a responsibility to build a good healthy body by inculcating some of the good habits in the child.

your child, like a flower, will benefit from your love. When the water of love is given, your child will bloom and bless the world with beauty. Without that love, she will become a wilted flower, begging for water.

You are the gatekeeper of your child's mental diet.

We need the richness of many good counselors all through our lives and an attitude that nurtures them. That way, we may find the clarity and resilience we need when things go awry.

Love blossoms when we water it with prayer. — Donna J. Howard —

Whether with our kids or others, expressing affection and building a bridge of love is a habit we develop. — Jenni Davenport

True unconditional love will never spoil a child because it is impossible for parents to give too much of it.

In communicating love, words are powerful. Words of affection and endearment, words of praise and encouragement, words that give positive guidance all say, "I care about you." Such words are like a gentle, warm rain falling on the soul; they nurture the child's inner sense of worth and security. Even though such words are quickly said, they are not soon forgotten. A child reaps the benefits of affirming words for a lifetime.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. —Isaiah 40:11

Exuberance and vitality require energy; this means as parents we need to be in the best possible health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

The best way we can make sure kids will grow up to be considerate adults is to demonstrate love for others while they're still small. — Jim D. Ferguson —

God says it is a righteous act to regard (or care for) the life of our animals. Logic tells us that this means we should treat them well, care for their needs, and protect and provide for them.

We cannot cause growth; we can only create a climate in which growth can take place.

This noble example to his sheep he [the Parson] gave | that first he wrought, and afterwards he taught.