35 Best Parenting Quotes - Funniest Quotes About Parenting
“My biggest parenting conundrum: Why is it so hard to put someone who is already sleepy to sleep?”
Parenting is messy, magical, exhausting, and full of moments that make you laugh, cry, or question everything—all before breakfast.
Whether you're deep in the newborn trenches or navigating the teen years, sometimes the best thing you can do is pause and read a quote that makes you feel seen. That’s why we rounded up our favorite parenting quotes: the funny, the heartfelt, the brutally honest, and the downright sweet.
These quotes capture the rollercoaster of raising tiny humans and the deep love that keeps us going (even when there’s crayon on the walls and snacks in the couch cushions). So if you need a reminder that you’re doing great—or just want something to screenshot and send to your partner—we’ve got you covered.
Bonus: they make the perfect captions for your next Chatbooks photo book full of parenting wins, fails, and everything in between.
Raising kids is equal parts chaos and comedy, and sometimes all you can do is laugh. These funny parenting quotes are perfect for those moments when you're covered in applesauce and wondering how bedtime became a full-contact sport. If you're looking for lighthearted and relatable father and mother quotes, these sayings are sure to hit home:
- “Children begin by loving their parents; as they grow older they judge them; sometimes they forgive them.” –Oscar Wilde
- “My biggest parenting conundrum: why is it so hard to put someone who is already sleepy to sleep.” –Chrissy Teigen
- “That’s what children are for—that their parents may not be bored.” –Ivan Turgenev
- “The Golden Rule of Parenting is do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!” –Louise Hart
- “Being a father is the single greatest feeling on Earth. Not including those wonderful years I spent without a child, of course.” –Ryan Reynolds
- “My parents loved us but I wasn’t always sure they liked us.” –Tahereh Maf
Parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s always meaningful. These inspirational parenting quotes are here to remind you of the beauty, strength, and purpose behind even the toughest days. If you're searching for heartfelt and uplifting quotes about parenting to keep you going, these words offer the encouragement every caregiver needs:
- “The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.” –O. A. Battista
- “So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.” –Virginia Satir
- “Parenting is a life time job and does not stop when a child grows up.” –Jake Slope
- “Parents are living gods. They do everything to make their children happy and expect nothing in return.” –Saravana Kumar Murugan
A little positivity can go a long way (especially when you’re running on coffee and three hours of sleep.)
These positive parenting quotes celebrate the joy, growth, and connection that come with raising kids:
- “We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.” –Henry Ward Beecher
- “A parent’s love is whole no matter how many times divided.” –Robert Brault
- “To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself.” –Chinese Proverb
- “Love your parents. We are so busy growing up, we often forget they are also growing old.” –Unknown
- “We don’t always do the things our parents want us to do, but it is their mistake if they can’t find a way to love us anyway.” –J. Courtney Sullivan
- “Parents were the only ones obligated to love you; from the rest of the world you had to earn it.” –Ann Brashares
- “Love is the chain whereby to bind a child to its parents.” –Abraham Lincoln
- “Love your parents and treat them with loving care. For you will only know their value when you see their empty chair.” –Anonymous
Becoming a parent for the first time is a whirlwind of firsts, from sleepless nights to unforgettable snuggles. These new parenting quotes capture the wonder, humor, and tenderness of stepping into this life-changing role. These fresh perspectives speak straight to the hearts of new moms and dads:
- “There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one.” –Sue Atkins
- “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother.” –Abraham Lincoln
- “Parents aren’t the people you come from. They’re the people you want to be, when you grow up.” –Jodi Picoult
- “Behind every young child who believes in himself is a parent who believed first.” –Matthew Jacobson
- “No matter how far we come, our parents are always in us.” –Brad Meltzer
- “My heroes are and were my parents. I can’t see having anyone else as my heroes.” –Michael Jordan
- “Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.” –Richelle E. Goodrich
- “There is no friendship, no love, like that of the parent for the child.” –Henry Ward Beecher
- “While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about.” –Angela Schwindt
Children have a way of turning everyday moments into something magical. Their curiosity, honesty, and big imaginations remind us to slow down and see the world through their eyes. These quotes celebrate the wonder of childhood and the joy kids bring into our lives:
- “A good father is a source of inspiration and self-restraint. A good mother is the root of kindness and humbleness.” –Dr T.P.Chia
- “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” –Maya Angelou
- “Parenthood…It’s about guiding the next generation, and forgiving the last.” –Peter Krause
- “A mother understands what a child does not say.” –Jewish Proverb
- “The greatest gift a parent can give a child is self-confidence.” –Stewart Stafford
- “If we are wonderful parents and family members, then there’s really nothing else to prove.” –Ron Baratono
- “My father didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.” –Clarence Budinton Kelland
- “It is the sunlight of parental love and encouragement that enables a child to grow in competence and slowly gain mastery over his environment.” –Felicity Bauer
Parenting is full of special moments; some chaotic, some heart-melting, and all worth remembering. Whether it’s a silly quote that made you laugh or a heartfelt line that hit you right in the feels, these parenting quotes help capture what this wild journey is all about.
Save your favorite memories (the messy, the magical, and everything in between) in a Chatbooks photo book for families—because one day, you'll want to look back and remember not just how it looked, but how it felt.
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