40 Funny Quotes About Motherhood to Help Bring a Smile to Mom's Face
Write one in a card, use it in a toast or make it part of the perfect Mother's Day caption.

It's not a cliché when people say being a parent is the hardest job in the world. And being a mom in particular comes with its own unique set of challenges. That's why whether your a mom yourself in need of a laugh (sometimes to save you from crying) or you're looking for a way to bring a smile to your mom's face, these funny quotes about motherhood are just what the doctor ordered.
We pulled quips that are sarcastic, short, cute — you name it — from our favorite celebrity moms for inspiration. Yep, even though they walk red carpets, they definitely know all about the good, the bad and the gross that comes with motherhood.If you're looking for a saying for your mom, use one of these in in a card, in a toast or make it part of the perfect Mother's Day caption. Or, if you’re a mom — new or seasoned — bask in the honesty of these quotations and know that even if it feels like it, you're really never alone in the highs and lows of mothering.
Selena is the entertainment and news editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers the latest on TV, movies and celebrities. In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. She is a graduate of CUNY Hunter College with a B.A. in journalism and creative writing.

Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.

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