15 of the Jonas Brothers’ Sweetest Fatherhood Quotes

The Jonas Brothers on telling their kids “alternate truths”

During a July 2025 episode of Mythical Kitchen‘s “Last Meals” video series, Kevin, Joe and Nick got candid about parenting — and the little white lies that sometimes come with it.

“I try not to lie to them at all,” Nick said, before Kevin quickly jumped in with: “I lied a lot.”

Nick explained that while he aims for honesty, there are moments that require what he calls “an alternate truth.”

“Because, you know, it’s not a big enough thing to have the house crumble, but just little, like bribing a 3½ year old to get off the iPad is a thing. It takes a lot of focus and self-belief,” Nick said.

Joe, meanwhile, echoed Nick’s approach.

“I try not to,” he said of lying. “I mean, they’re not watching this, but you know, there’s a few characters that we all get presents from that they may think exist. That would be a healthy fib, I think.”

Kevin Jonas on his oldest daughter enjoying the rock-star perks

After years of being unfazed by her dad’s rock-star life, Kevin said his oldest, Alena, is finally beginning to cash in on her VIP privileges.

“Clout is starting to happen with my older one,” Kevin told PEOPLE in March 2025. “She’s like, ‘Dad, can I get a box for the show on the 10th?’ ”

Joe chimed in that he’s seen her excitement firsthand: “I saw her yesterday showing her friends on FaceTime stuff that she shouldn’t be showing them yet.”

Kevin continued, “She’s like, ‘Dad, can I get my own box [to] invite my friends to the show on the 10th?’ I was like, ‘I’ll see what I can do for you, babe,’ So yeah, we’re at that point. But it’s exciting. I love it.”

He added, “I’m proud to be their dad, No. 1, but the fact that they’re proud of me — and us — it’s great.”

Nick Jonas on balancing fatherhood and fame

Nick might live a hectic and flashy life in the spotlight, but with daughter Malti, he gets to be “Dad.”

“The best part about being a dad for me and balancing things like this work stuff — and this is hardly work — is that you could feel like your coolest self on top of the world, and she just doesn’t care at all,” The Last Five Years Broadway star told PEOPLE in March 2025.

“She wants to play Moana and Maui with me, and that means more to me than anything else, is that time with her. And just the fact that I’m just Dad when I’m home, it means a lot.”

Nick Jonas on being “blessed” to be a father

Months after the birth of his newborn daughter with actress Priyanka, Nick opened up on the Today show about fatherhood and his new outlook as a first-time dad.

“Life is beautiful,” the “Jealous” singer said in May 2022, adding, “She’s a gift, and we’re just so blessed.”

Nick Jonas on how becoming a parent has been a “magical season”

Nick and Priyanka’s baby girl spent 100-plus days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show in May 2022, Nick discussed the “wild” journey he and his wife have endured since their daughter’s birth.

“It’s pretty wild. She’s the best,” Nick told host Kelly Clarkson. “It’s just been a magical season of our life. But it’s a blessing to have her home. It’s been wonderful.”

The couple also opened up on Mother’s Day 2022 about the experience of bringing their daughter home and shared the first photo of Malti in coordinated posts on Instagram.

“On this Mother’s Day we can’t help but reflect on these last few months and the rollercoaster we’ve been on, which we now know, so many people have also experienced,” Nick and Priyanka wrote.

Nick Jonas on his newfound perspective as a father

In the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting in May 2022, Nick explained how the tragic event hit even harder since becoming a father.

“The weight of everything is much more intense,” he told Variety. “I think it’s now about trying to be as present as possible and as thoughtful as you can be for your family, but also for other people’s journeys.”

Nick added, “I’m so grateful for [Malti] and the wonderful perspective of being a parent.”

Nick Jonas on his daughter being “a gift”

Following his daughter’s exit from the hospital, Nick expressed how happy he was to have his little girl home.

“She’s just amazing. What a gift a baby is,” he told host Jimmy Fallon during an appearance on The Tonight Show.

Nick Jonas on his first Father’s Day

In honor of his first Father’s Day, Nick shared a sweet post on Instagram showing off his “little girl” for the second time.

The photo showcased the daddy-daughter duo from their backside as Nick gently held Malti Marie. The singer sported custom dad sneakers with her initials printed on the heel of one shoe and “Dad” written on the other.

“Thank you @priyankachopra for the incredible Father Daughter sneakers and for making me a daddy I love you so much,” Nick captioned the photo. “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and caretakers out there. ❤️ 📸”

Joe Jonas on what he’s learned from his daughter

During an interview with CBS This Morning in May 2021, Joe revealed an important lesson he learned as a new dad to daughter Willa, whom he welcomed with his then-wife Turner in July 2020.

“Naps are nice. All around,” he said.

Joe Jonas on spending time with his “gorgeous” daughter

The “Work It Out” singer continued to rave on CBS This Morning about his “gorgeous” daughter and the “amazing” extra time he was able to spend at home with her and Turner.

“It’s been forced time at home — I’m always on the go, I’m always moving and traveling and touring,” Joe said. “To be in one place for a solid amount of time and having my feet on the ground and be with my family, my immediate family, is time I don’t think I’ll get back. I’m so thankful and grateful.”

Joe Jonas on being excited for the birth of his second child

Joe opened up in the cover story of PEOPLE’s June 2022 issue about the uncertainty he was feeling amid the arrival of his second child.

“You really don’t know what to expect. I think [I’m] maybe a little less nervous [this time], but I’m just excited,” he said about his growing family. “It’s such an amazing part of life.”

Kevin Jonas on “not pushing” his kids towards music careers

Kevin and his brothers grew up in the spotlight, but the musician told PEOPLE that he would never force his daughters into the entertainment industry if they didn’t want it for themselves.

“If she told me she wanted to be in the music industry or the entertainment business one day, I would help her fulfill her dreams,” Kevin said in December 2020 of his firstborn, Alena Rose, whom he welcomed with wife Danielle in February 2014.

He added, “But only if they were her dreams and not mine. I’d tell her the good and the bad, but I would never push her.”

Kevin Jonas on watching daughter Alena grow up

When Alena turned 1, Kevin told PEOPLE about the major milestones she had already accomplished at the time.

“She’s walking — that’s new! It’s pretty crazy,” the singer said in 2015. “She gets up on her own without holding on to anything. It just happened overnight! Everybody would say to me, ‘It’s going to go so fast,’ and I used to hate that. It’s really true.”

He also revealed that she was talking, saying the words “Dada,” “Mama” and “baba” for bottle.

Kevin Jonas on bringing his daughters to his concerts

Kevin told PEOPLE in October 2021 that his daughter Alena loved school so much that nothing would prevent her from missing a day, not even the chance to see her dad perform.

“I said, ‘Hey Alena, you want to skip school tomorrow and come with dad to the concert?’ ” he recalled. “She said, ‘No, Dad, I have school tomorrow.’ I don’t know if I would’ve had the same response as an almost 8-year-old!”

Kevin Jonas on his “rock star” daughters

Kevin may write songs with his brothers, but he also co-authors books with his wife. In March 2022, Kevin and Danielle published a children’s picture book inspired by Alena and Valentina, whom they welcomed in October 2016.

There’s a Rock Concert in My Bedroom highlights the power of music and family.

“Now our daughters, Alena and Valentina, enrich our lives in ways we could have never anticipated,” Kevin told PEOPLE in September 2021. “The love and care they show each other on a daily basis inspired this story, and we are so proud to share how these girls not only uplift us and each other, but are creative, caring rock stars in their own right.”