45 Stay-at-Home Mom Quotes to Uplift and Inspire You

Dear Stay-at-Home Mama,

As you well know, your role isn’t the family is both rewarding and challenging.

It can sometimes feel like a thankless job, but these quotes show beyond a doubt that your hard work is noticed and deeply appreciated, mama.

There are many other moms who share your struggles and joys. And there are many inspiring quotes that can help you feel motivated, empowered, and appreciated.

These quotes are from various sources, such as famous authors, celebrities, bloggers, and even anonymous moms.

They cover different aspects of being a stay-at-home mom, such as the love, the humor, the sacrifice, the struggle, and the fulfillment being one can bring.

I hope these quotes will make you smile, laugh, cry, and most importantly, feel proud of yourself. (Because you should be! You’re doing a great job!)

so, without further ado, here are 45 uplifting and inspirational stay-at-home mom quotes and sayings.

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Inspirational Stay at Home Mom Quotes

Need some inspiration in your life? These should be just the ticket.

“The phrase ‘working mother’ is redundant.” – Jane Sellman
“There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.” – Elder M. Russell Ballard
“The days are long, but the years are short.” – Gretchen Rubin
“You’re always going to wonder if you’re doing things wrong, but that’s what it means to be a mom, to care so much about someone else that you just want to be as perfect as possible.” – Naya Rivera
“The most beautiful thing in this world is to see your parents smiling, and knowing that you are the reason behind that smile.” – Fatima Nacana
“Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure what the right thing is…and to forgive yourself, over and over again, for doing everything wrong.” – Donna Ball
“Being a mom has made me so tired. And so happy.” – Tina Fey

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Stay-At-Home Mom Love Quotes

Being a stay-at-home mom means giving a lot of love to your children and your partner.

We get to be the beating heart of our homes, the glue that helps hold everything together.

Here are some quotes that celebrate the love we feel being a stay-at-home mom.

“A mother’s love for her child is like nothing else in the world.” – Agatha Christie
“The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.” – Theodore Hesburgh
“The mother’s heart is the child’s schoolroom.” – Henry Ward Beecher
“Children are the anchors that hold a mother to life.” – Sophocles
“Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother.” – Oprah Winfrey
“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.” – Unknown
“You will never look back on life and think ‘I spent too much time with my kids.'” – Unknown

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Funny Stay at Home Mom Quotes

Being a stay-at-home mom is a BUNCH of fun. We get to witness the hilarious antics of your kids day in and day out. We get to take in the light heartedness of childhood, and we witness the most ridiculous things that only small children do. It’s great.

There’s a ton of joy and laughter to be had in being a stay-at-home mom.

Here are some quotes that give a little glimpse into that humor:

“On being a stay at home mom: Half of the time, I feel like I’m running an insane asylum … the other half, I feel I belong in one.” – Unknown
“I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.” – Mrs. George, Mean Girls
“I love being a mom. I just don’t like doing it.” – Ali Wong
“I want my children to have all the things I couldn’t afford. Then I want to move in with them.” – Phyllis Diller
“The quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.” – Lane Olinghouse
“My nickname is ‘Mom’, but my full name is ‘Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom Mom.'” – Unknown
“Nothing is really lost until your mom can’t find it.” – Unknown

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Stay-At-Home Mom Depression Quotes

Being a stay-at-home mom can be hard.

You may feel lonely, bored, or depressed at times.

You may also struggle with your self-esteem, your identity, or your purpose.

You may feel like you are losing yourself in the daily grind of motherhood.

Here are some quotes that acknowledge the negative feelings that sometimes accompany being a stay-at-home mom and offer some hope and encouragement.

“To the stay-at-home mom who hasn’t felt like herself lately, I know how difficult it is when you catch yourself not being you. A lot has changed. Yet, this period of your life is not infinite. Your babies won’t be babies forever. So, be patient, enjoy this moment in life for what it is, and know your sparkle will return, and you will shine again.” – Unknown
“Being a stay-at-home mom is not for the faint of heart. It’s for those who want to shape the future one little person at a time.” – Unknown¹
“You rock a sobbing child without wondering if today’s world is passing you by, because you know you hold tomorrow tightly in your arms.” – Neal Maxwell
“There is no way to be a perfect mother…and a million ways to be a good one.” – Jill Churchill
“It takes someone special to be a mom…someone strong to raise a child and someone brave to let them go…” – Unknown
“You are enough. You are doing enough. You are amazing.” – Unknown

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Proud Stay at Home Mom Quotes

Being a stay-at-home mom is a wonderful and challenging adventure.

We may not always be the person we WANT to be, but we do our best.

I hope these help you feel less alone on your journey. Here are some stay-at-home mom quotes-

For when you’re proud of being a stay-at-home mom quotes:

“Being a stay-at-home mom makes you reassess your priorities. Things that were once important no longer seem to matter.” – Unknown
“You rock a sobbing child without wondering if today’s world is passing you by, because you know you hold tomorrow tightly in your arms.” – Neal Maxwell
“There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood.” – Elder M. Russell Ballard
“You’re always going to wonder if you’re doing things wrong, but that’s what it means to be a mom, to care so much about someone else that you just want to be as perfect as possible.” – Naya Rivera

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For when you’re proud of your children:

“You are my greatest adventure.” – The Incredibles
“You are my sunshine.” – Jasmine Thompson
“You are the source of my joy, the center of my world and the whole of my heart.” – Unknown
“You are my miracle. You are the light of my life. You are my reason for living. You are my pride and joy. You are my everything.” – Unknown
“You are my favorite reason to lose sleep.” – Unknown
“You are my wild. You are my free. You are my spirit animal.” – Unknown
“You are my masterpiece.” – Unknown

Stay-At-Home Mom Balance Quotes

Being a stay-at-home mom requires a ton of balance. We have to juggle the needs of your children, your partner, our home, and ourselves. We have to find time for your own hobbies, interests, and joy. We have to take care of our physical, mental, and emotional health. Here are some quotes that inspire can help you to find balance as a stay-at-home mom.

“Your most valuable parenting skill is learning to manage yourself first.” – Dr. Laura Markham
“Finding balance as a mother means accepting your imperfections.” – Mary Organizes
“A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” – Tenneva Jordan
“Working moms, stay-at-home moms, they’re both extremely hard jobs.” – Hilary Rosen
“A stay-at-home mom is a working mom. Being a stay-at-home mom is a job.” – Cobie Smulders
“I think it’s a tough road if you’re a stay-at-home mom, a working mom if you have a partner if you don’t. It’s the best job in the world and the toughest job in the world all at the same time.” – Angela Kinsey
“Motherhood – no matter if you’re a working mom or stay-at-home mom – is really tough sometimes. It can really leave us each day with a sense of wondering if we’re doing it right. You know, it’s a long-term investment. You don’t see big returns in the short term. Raising a child can easily pull you into being hyper-focused on the tough everyday moments of life.” – Lysa TerKeurst

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Conclusion

Being a stay-at-home mom is a wonderful and challenging choice.

You are not alone in your journey, and you can always find inspiration and support from other moms who understand what you are going through.

I hope these quotes have helped you feel more motivated, empowered, and appreciated.

We all inevitably have good days and bad days, but you are always doing your best for your family and yourself – and I, for one, am proud of you.

Thank you bunches for Reading,

Emma

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45 Stay-at-Home Mom Quotes to Uplift and Inspire You