Valentine's Day Quotes for Family (Especially Kids!)

Here we have dozens of the best Valentine’s Day quotes for your family.

When writing Valentine’s Day cards, everyone wants to say something special. Something that shows the recipient how much you love and care for them.

While you can easily apply this to anyone in your family, these V-Day quotes are especially ideal for kids. Below, we have creative and meaningful messages for kids (from you to them) and from kids (to their siblings or parents).

Plus we have more great stuff, including funny Valentines quotes and jokes, brief quotes suitable for any relative, young or old, plus longer messages that come from the heart.

Read on for the best Valentine’s Day Quotes for Family!

Valentine’s Day Quotes for Family

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The Valentine’s Day quotes for family are organized into these categories:

Simple & Sweet Quotes to Family Members
Quotes to Write to Your Kids
Quotes for Your Kids to Write to Others
Funny Quotes
Longer Messages
Special Compliments

Simple & Sweet Valentine’s Day Quotes for Family

V-day quotes that are short and sweet. Perfect for writing in your Valentine’s to kids, spouse, siblings, relatives, or the whole family.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I love you.

Hugs & kisses to you this Valentine’s Day!

Love & kisses
And Valentine wishes!

I loved you yesterday
I love you still
I always have
I always will

You are like an angel, with a love that always glows;
You are one of the greatest gifts my heart will ever know.

A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.

You will forever be my always.

My heart is wherever you are.

You’re my favorite person of all time.

Words cannot express all that you mean to me.

My heart is happy because you’re in it.

To me, you’re perfect.
Yes, YOU!

The best part of Valentine’s Day is the opportunity to express all the love that I have in my heart for you.

Roses are red.
Violets are blue.
Someone loves you –
Here is a clue:
Read John 3:16
– or –
It’s me!
– or –
Their names rhyme with Wommy and Waddy
(etc)

I thank my God in every remembrance of you.
(Philippians 1:3)

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you… I could walk through my garden forever.
(Alfred Tennyson)

My heart is, and always will be, yours.
(Jane Austen)

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
(Elizabeth Barrett Browning)

Valentine’s Day Quotes for Your Kids

Tell your children how much they mean to you.

You are LOVED!

I’ll love you forever
I’ll like you for always
As long as I’m living
My baby you’ll be
(from the classic book)

I have the best Valentine in the whole world. It’s YOU!

Valentine’s Day is only once a year, but I love you 365 days per year.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
(3 John 1:4)

You are the sunshine that makes my day.

You are amazing just the way you are.

I prayed for God to send me a [son/daughter] who is truly amazing. He heard my prayer, and I am so thankful that He chose to send you.

You are the kindest and most precious person I’ve ever known.

Thank you for filling my life with love.

Thank you for being such a wonderful [son/daughter].

You are the sweetest valentine I could have.

If there is one thing that I’ve done right in my life it’s you.

I hope you have a Valentine’s Day that is as amazing as you are.

I’m crazy about you!

You are my everything.

I love you today and always.

Thank you for making my Valentine’s Day so special.

I’m proud of you.

I never loved you any more than I do, right this second. And I’ll never love you any less than I do, right this second.
(Kami Garcia)

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
(Numbers 6:24-26)

Valentine’s Day Quotes for Your Kids to Write to Others

Simple yet meaningful phrases, easy for little hands to copy in crayon.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day to the best [brother/sister]!

Thank you for being a great [sister/brother].

I love you!

You are loved!

You’re the best!

You are amazing!
… awesome!
… the coolest!
… my favorite sibling!
… a smart cookie!
… one of a kind!
… creative!
… funny!

You are the best at…

I love it when you…

You’ve taught me so much about…

Know what I like about you? Everything!

I love you THIS much!
(include [__________] illustration)

I’m crazy about you!
(include crazy/silly illustrations)

Funny Valentine’s Day Quotes for Family

Say it with love and make them smile.

All you need is love.
But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.

Love is in the air!
… or is that bacon?

God was showing off when he made you.

I saw your picture in the dictionary. It was next to the definition of “wonderful.”
(or perfect, greatest, awesome, cool, beautiful, etc)

You’re pretty much my favorite of all time in the history of ever.

Aside from food, you’re my favorite.

You’re even better than a unicorn, because you’re real.

Knock knock.
Who’s there?
Olive.
Olive who?
Olive you!!!

Q: What did one elephant say to another on Valentine’s Day?
A: I love you a ton!

Q: What did one squirrel say to another on Valentine’s Day?
A: I’m nuts about you!

Q: What did the stamp say to the envelope?
A: I’m stuck on you!

Q: What did the paper clip say to the magnet?
A: I find you very attractive!

Q: What did the farmer give his wife on Valentine’s Day?
A: Hogs and kisses!

If I had a dollar for every time I thought of you…
I’d be in a higher tax bracket.

Valentine’s Day Messages to Your Family

Longer messages to help you express more fully the love you have for your family.

When I tell you I love you, I don’t say it out of habit or just to make conversation. I say it because you really are the best thing that ever happened to me.

Happy Valentine’s Day to a most special person! You fill my life with joy, sweetness, and love in ways that can never be measured. No matter how much you grow, or how far away you are, you’ll always have a special place in my heart.

I guess I’m supposed to write you a message in this Valentine’s Day card to tell you how I feel about you, but I don’t think words could express the love I have for you. This is my best attempt at describing the indescribable, explaining the unexplainable, and expressing the inexpressible.

Last night I looked up into the stars, and matched each one with a reason why I love you. I was doing great until I ran out of stars.

Sometimes, it’s hard to find words to tell you how much you mean to me. A lot of times, I don’t say anything at all. But I hope someday, you’ll understand, having you is what I live for.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. This kind of love is ultimately and perfectly displayed in Jesus. Here on earth, I see it clearly in you. Thank you for being such a wonderful [son/daughter/sister/uncle/etc]. I love you!
(from I Corinthians 13)

[I pray that] you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
(from Ephesians 3:17-19)

Related: 101 Sweetest Valentine’s Day Messages

Valentine’s Day Compliment Quotes

Valentine's Day Quotes for Family (Compliments)

Spruce up your Valentine card with a thoughtful compliment. “I love you because…” or “I love your…” or “I love the way you…” Sometimes silly compliments are fun (“You could totally survive a zombie apocalypse” or “On a scale of 1 to 10, you’re an eleven!”) but ultimately it’s the specific, thoughtful compliments that are the most meaningful.

Your smile is infectious.

You always know just what to say.

I love the way you are always ready to help.

You always have encouraging things to say to others.

You’re such a wonderful example to others.

Spending time with you is always such a blast.

You have the best laugh.

You crack me up!

Our family is better because you’re in it.

You’re always so thoughtful.

I love that you always put others first.

You are a good friend.

Thank you for your generosity.

You are always so respectful, honest, and kind. I love those things about you!

You’re such a humble servant. I know you don’t do kind things so that others see it; I just want you to know that I do see the things you do for others and appreciate it so much. I’m so proud of you!

Other traits to emphasize in your compliments:

Integrity
Thoughtfulness
Loyalty
Courage
Sincerity
Creativity
Polite
Respectful
Responsible
Confidence
Fair
Funny
Self-disciplined
Self-controlled
Mature
Joyful
Loving

Tips for Writing Great Valentine’s Day Cards

Buy a card. This shows that the recipient is valuable. But also make sure you write a personal note inside – this shows that you’re thinking about them and not just fulfilling an obligation.

Make a card. This tells the recipient that you’ve put time and effort into their Valentine. If you’re going to DIY your Valentine’s Day card(s), be sure to use quality materials and write out the contents carefully with nice pens.

Use a quote. Quotes help expand your thought vocabulary to include fresh and interesting ideas. That’s what the list above is for – use it!

Add your own thoughts. In other words, don’t just use quotes in your Valentine’s Day cards. While it’s good to broaden your horizons with new expressions, your loved ones want to hear what’s in your heart. Tell them!

Keep it simple. Have a simple, clear expression of love at the center of your card. If you want more space, write a letter.

Be specific. Saying “You’re the best!” really doesn’t mean anything. A much more meaningful expression of your love is something like, “You’re the best son ever because you always notice ways you can help out, whether it’s carrying groceries, letting your sister go first, or giving me a hug when you come home from school. I love these things about you!”

Add the date. Some people love to save their Valentines. Write the date inside a little heart on the back. It’s an extra-special touch that they will appreciate when they notice it – perhaps years later when going through old boxes of photos and keepsakes!

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