21 Quotes To Remind A Parent That You’re Not Alone

If you’ve thought to yourself that “parenting is hard,” well, you’re not alone. It may feel like you’re alone, but you’re really not alone. Most parents – if not all parents – have that thought at least once or once a day. It’s not easy!

When you’re in the midst of a hard parenting day, it can be hard to remember that you’re not the only one who feels this way, that you are a good parents, and that this too will pass. So how can you remember?

21 Quotes to Remind Yourself When Parenting is Hard That You’re Not Alone

There are some quotes you can keep in the notes app on your phone. Or write down in your gratitude journal. Or keep on a post-it on your mirror. These quotes will remind you that this will pass, that parenting is hard, and that you’re not alone.

“The point of parenting is not to have all of the answers before we start out but instead to figure it out on the go as our children grow. Because as they do, so will we.” – Bridgett Miller
I think this is one of the most common misconceptions of parenting. When we’re young we think our parents had it all figured out before becoming parents. That’s not true! They were figuring it out as they went, too. And so are you. And that’s OK.

“No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you’ve got, say ‘Oh, my gosh,’ and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It’s not a question of choice.” – Marisa de Los Santos

“There is no such thing as a perfect parent so just be a real one.” – Sue Atkins
Perfect doesn’t exist – even in parenting! There are no perfect parents, no matter what you may think (or see on social media!).

“The truth is, parenting as well as we can is always hard – really, truly, the hardest thing any of us has ever done.” – Laura Markham
Hear that? It is hard!! So hard, it’s likely the hardest thing you’ll ever do. Whether a parent to one or numerous kids, you are not alone in the difficulty you have to endure and overcome.

“I may not be able to give my kids everything they want, but I give them what they need: love, time, and attention. You can’t buy those things.” – Nishan Panwar

“If you’re completely exhausted and don’t know how you’re going to keep giving this much of yourself day after day, you’re probably a good parent.” – Bunmi Laditan

“If you want a single reason to be patient with your child when they’re melting down or being unreasonable in some way, this is it: their brain isn’t fully formed yet, and they are, at times, literally incapable of controlling their emotions and their body.” – Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne-Bryson

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“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of the parents.” – Jane D. Hall

“You don’t have to be perfect. We’re all going to mess up at times. We’re all going to be fearful, we’re going to be grumpy. Just repair and move on.” – Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.
Yes, everyone has grumpy days. Don’t feel guilty because you’re feeling grumpy. It happens to the best of us so please remember parent, you’re not alone.

“As your kids grow, they may forget what you said, but won’t forget how you made them feel.” – Kevin Heath

“We’re all imperfect parents and that’s ok. Tiny humans need connection not perfection.” L.R. Knost

“Parenting is the easiest thing in the world to have an opinion about, but the hardest thing in the world to do.” – Matt Walsh

“Being a parent can be tough, but remember, in your child’s eye, nobody does it better than you” – Unknown
Such an important thing to remember! All that matters is your child. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks, so don’t let that get to you.

“Children can face all sorts of difficulties and challenges if they can come back to the well of our unconditional love.” – Mary and Jon Kabat-Zinnt

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“Some days, doing “the best we can” may still fall short of what we would like to be able to do, but life isn’t perfect on any front — and doing what what we can with what we have is the most we should expect of ourselves.” – Fred Rodgers
OK even Mr. Rogers is saying that it’s OK – so it’s OK!!

“Each parenting mistake you make is an opportunity for your child to build mental strength. That doesn’t mean you should go out of your way to speed up his strength-building process but it does mean you can give him real-life learning experiences through your own failures.” – Amy Morin
Moral of the story? It’s OK to make mistakes. You will make mistakes. Use them as learning opportunities and acknowledge that as a parent you’re not alone.

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill
Again, perfect doesn’t exist!! There are so many other things you are doing to be a good mother.

“Don’t make any parenting decisions when you are feeling angry, as anger clouds your judgment. When in doubt, ask yourself, “What would love do?” – Carolina King

“What if we realized that we don’t need to be an all-singing, all-dancing super parent to be a good parent? By placing less pressure on ourselves and our little ones, and giving them the space to blossom, we can all find greater balance.” – Niki Brantmark
I feel like this quote is even more important to read and keep in mind in today’s day and age of social media. We’ve all seen the “perfect parent” videos on social media. Don’t let that put pressure on yourself. Remember, social media isn’t always real!

“Giving grace to yourself is never more important than when you became a mother.” – Whitney Meade

“Parenting shouldn’t feel like a competitive sport, It’s plenty challenging without any added obstacles. Strive to be loving and kind; have the courage to ask for help; take a break when you need it; celebrate all the great stuff; be kind to yourself, and be yourself. That’s who your kid loves anyway.” – Ariadne Brill

Final Thoughts On Reminding You That You’re Not Alone

Parenting is unbelievably difficult. It is easy to close in on our experiences and feel worn down and hopeless. The great part? You are not the first person to have overcome these obstacles.

When you are having a really hard time, take the time to remind yourself that you are not alone as a parent. Lean on those around you and utilize some of these quotes to help you remember that you’ve got this.

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