- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:33 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
International Parents Day 2025, celebrated on 1st June every year, is a unique event that honours and values the sacrifices, love and care that parents everywhere provide. This day serves as a reminder of how crucial parents are in forming our lives, morals and prospects. Our parents provide us with unwavering love, support and wisdom from the moment we are born. They should be honoured every day for their efforts, whether they are guiding us through life's lessons, supporting us through difficulties, or just being there.
This day was declared by the United Nations to honour parenthood and raise awareness of the value of family ties in all societies. No matter where they live, it inspires people to cherish and honour their parents. International Parents Day is an opportunity to show our appreciation in meaningful ways, not just by saying "thank you.”
Heartfelt Quotes To Share On International Parents Day 2025
Make this day special in 2025 by sending your parents kind words, inspirational sayings, and well wishes. Your words have the power to make them smile and feel genuinely loved, regardless of how far away you are. To express how much your parents mean to you, we've compiled a list of more than fifty lovely sayings and well wishes in this post.
Here are 53 heartfelt quotes for International Parents Day 2025 to help you express love, gratitude and admiration for your parents:
Heartwarming Quotes for Parents
1. “Parents are the anchors of a child’s life.”
2. “Behind every great child is a truly amazing parent.”
3. “The love of a parent is the foundation of every strong heart.”
4. “Parents hold their children's hands for a while, but their hearts forever.”
5. “A home is built with love, and parents are its pillars.”
6. “To the world, you are parents. To our family, you are the world.”
7. “No one will ever love you like your parents do.”
8. “Parents: life’s first teachers and forever friends.”
9. “A parent’s hug lasts long after they let go.”
10. “Thank you for always believing in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.”
Thank you messages for Parents
11. “Thank you for the sacrifices you made for my happiness.”
12. “Because of you, I am who I am today—thank you, Mom and Dad.”
13. “Every little thing you did shaped me—thank you for everything.”
14. “I may not say it often, but I am deeply grateful for you.”
15. “Thank you for your endless patience, support, and love.”
16. “No words can ever express how thankful I am for your guidance.”
17. “You gave me roots to grow and wings to fly. Thank you.”
18. “I’m forever grateful for the love you gave so freely.”
19. “You are the reason I believe in goodness—thank you for being my light.”
20. “Thank you for giving me the best things in life: your love and care.”
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Inspirational Quotes for Parents
21. “Parenting is not about perfection, it’s about purpose.”
22. “A parent’s influence is forever etched in their child’s heart.”
23. “Being a parent is the highest form of leadership.”
24. “The heart of a parent is a deep abyss of love.”
25. “Your strength and values inspire me every single day.”
26. “Parents plant the seeds of tomorrow’s dreams.”
27. “Every sacrifice you made became a stepping stone for me.”
28. “The love of parents is the fuel that enables a child to do the impossible.”
29. “You taught me not just how to live, but how to live well.”
30. “A parent’s guidance lasts a lifetime, even when they’re not near.”
Funny and Sweet Quotes for Parents
31. “Thanks for putting up with me when I was at my worst—especially during the teenage years!”
32. “You deserve a trophy for raising me. Or maybe a vacation!”
33. “I’m sorry for all the times I gave you a mini heart attack!”
34. “Raising me must’ve been fun—especially the ‘why’ phase!”
35. “Behind every great kid is a parent who’s wondering what they did right.”
36. “Parents are like Wi-Fi. You only notice them when they’re not around.”
37. “Thanks for not trading me for a quieter child!”
38. “If parenting came with a manual, you still wouldn’t have needed it.”
39. “You’re the reason I have high standards—especially for food!”
40. “Even when I’m fully grown, I still need you to find my missing stuff!”
Emotional Quotes for Parents
41. “You loved me even before I existed. That’s a love like no other.”
42. “Your love has been my safe place in every storm.”
43. “I carry your love in every heartbeat, every breath, every success.”
44. “No gift can match the love you've given me all my life.”
45. “I see your love in the person I’ve become.”
46. “Your sacrifices were silent, but I heard them all.”
47. “You gave me more than life—you gave me purpose.”
48. “Without you, my world would lose its meaning.”
49. “Even when I fail, your love gives me the strength to try again.”
50. “You are my heart’s first home.”
51. “If love could be measured, yours would be infinite.”
52. “Everything good in me began with you.”
53. “You are not just my parents—you are my greatest blessing.”