55+ Single Parenting Strength Quotes: You’ve Got This

Did you know that, within the United States alone, there are more than 11 million single parents raising over 22 million children? That itself is a testimony to the great strength and resilience of all single parents around the world. Single parenting is not easy, yet rewarding, and it requires immense courage, patience, and love on one’s journey. A way to celebrate and inspire these everyday heroes, we have rounded up 65 empowering quotes about single parenting strength. These words of wisdom bring us to the single parents who can do great things and whose efforts truly create a difference in the lives of their children.

A Collection of Single Parenting Strength Quotes

1. “I can’t tell you how many people say they were raised by a single mom. But the only people who ever say that are people who were raised by a single mom.” – Liz Tuccillo
2. “Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.” – Unknown
3. “I’m not a single parent with two jobs, or two parents with two jobs. I’m a single parent with two jobs. And I don’t know how I do it.” – Ally Walker
4. “The only thing better than having you as my mom is my children having you as their grandmother.” – Unknown
5. “Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles, but a journey for the strong.” – Meg Lowrey

These opening quotes set the tone for our collection, highlighting the unique challenges and rewards of single parenting.

6. “I want to show the example that you can be a single mother and work and handle a lot of other things at the same time.” – Christina Milian
7. “Remember that a single mom is just like any other mom and that our number one priority is still our kids. Any parent does whatever it takes for their kids and a single mother is no different.” – Paula Miranda
8. “I’m a single parent. What’s your superpower?” – Unknown
9. “As a single mum you’ll discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had.” – Emma-Louise Smith
10. “Respect to all moms doing double duty because of men failing to do their part. Happy Mother’s Day.” – John Legend

These quotes emphasize the strength and multitasking abilities of single parents.

11. “Being raised by a single mother, I learned to appreciate and value independent women.” – Kenny Conley
12. “I didn’t plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.” – Tichina Arnold
13. “The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child’s heart is worth.” – Dan Pearce
14. “I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.” – J.K. Rowling
15. “It’s not single parenthood in and of itself. It’s more about how people parent.” – Sophie Zadeh

These quotes touch on the various aspects of single parenting, from dating to societal perceptions.

16. “Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.” – Unknown
17. “I’m not a single mom. I’m a mom who is single.” – Unknown
18. “Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly.” – Mandy Hale
19. “A single mom tries when things are hard. She never gives up. She believes in her family, even when things are tough. She knows that above all things… a mother’s love is more than enough.” – Deniece Williams
20. “I can’t tell you how many people say they were raised by a single mom. But the only people who ever say that are people who were raised by a single mom.” – Liz Tuccillo

These quotes celebrate the multiple roles single parents play and the lasting impact they have on their children.

21. “Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles, but a journey for the strong.” – Meg Lowrey
22. “I want to show the example that you can be a single mother and work and handle a lot of other things at the same time.” – Christina Milian
23. “Remember that a single mom is just like any other mom and that our number one priority is still our kids. Any parent does whatever it takes for their kids and a single mother is no different.” – Paula Miranda
24. “I’m a single parent. What’s your superpower?” – Unknown
25. “As a single mum you’ll discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had.” – Emma-Louise Smith

These quotes reinforce the idea that single parenting is a journey of strength and self-discovery.

26. “Respect to all moms doing double duty because of men failing to do their part. Happy Mother’s Day.” – John Legend
27. “Being raised by a single mother, I learned to appreciate and value independent women.” – Kenny Conley
28. “I didn’t plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.” – Tichina Arnold
29. “The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child’s heart is worth.” – Dan Pearce
30. “I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.” – J.K. Rowling

These quotes address some of the unique challenges faced by single parents, from societal stigma to dating.

31. “It’s not single parenthood in and of itself. It’s more about how people parent.” – Sophie Zadeh
32. “Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.” – Unknown
33. “I’m not a single mom. I’m a mom who is single.” – Unknown
34. “Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly.” – Mandy Hale
35. “A single mom tries when things are hard. She never gives up. She believes in her family, even when things are tough. She knows that above all things… a mother’s love is more than enough.” – Deniece Williams

These quotes highlight the resilience and multifaceted nature of single parenting.

36. “I can’t tell you how many people say they were raised by a single mom. But the only people who ever say that are people who were raised by a single mom.” – Liz Tuccillo
37. “Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles, but a journey for the strong.” – Meg Lowrey
38. “I want to show the example that you can be a single mother and work and handle a lot of other things at the same time.” – Christina Milian
39. “Remember that a single mom is just like any other mom and that our number one priority is still our kids. Any parent does whatever it takes for their kids and a single mother is no different.” – Paula Miranda
40. “I’m a single parent. What’s your superpower?” – Unknown

These quotes emphasize the strength and dedication of single parents.

41. “As a single mum you’ll discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had.” – Emma-Louise Smith
42. “Respect to all moms doing double duty because of men failing to do their part. Happy Mother’s Day.” – John Legend
43. “Being raised by a single mother, I learned to appreciate and value independent women.” – Kenny Conley
44. “I didn’t plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.” – Tichina Arnold
45. “The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child’s heart is worth.” – Dan Pearce

These quotes touch on the various aspects of single parenting, from personal growth to dating challenges.

46. “I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.” – J.K. Rowling
47. “It’s not single parenthood in and of itself. It’s more about how people parent.” – Sophie Zadeh
48. “Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.” – Unknown
49. “I’m not a single mom. I’m a mom who is single.” – Unknown
50. “Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly.” – Mandy Hale

These quotes celebrate the multiple roles single parents play and challenge societal stereotypes.

51. “A single mom tries when things are hard. She never gives up. She believes in her family, even when things are tough. She knows that above all things… a mother’s love is more than enough.” – Deniece Williams
52. “I can’t tell you how many people say they were raised by a single mom. But the only people who ever say that are people who were raised by a single mom.” – Liz Tuccillo
53. “Being a single parent is not a life full of struggles, but a journey for the strong.” – Meg Lowrey
54. “I want to show the example that you can be a single mother and work and handle a lot of other things at the same time.” – Christina Milian
55. “Remember that a single mom is just like any other mom and that our number one priority is still our kids. Any parent does whatever it takes for their kids and a single mother is no different.” – Paula Miranda

These quotes reinforce the idea that single parenting is a journey of strength and dedication.

56. “I’m a single parent. What’s your superpower?” – Unknown
57. “As a single mum you’ll discover inner strengths and capabilities you never knew you had.” – Emma-Louise Smith
58. “Respect to all moms doing double duty because of men failing to do their part. Happy Mother’s Day.” – John Legend
59. “Being raised by a single mother, I learned to appreciate and value independent women.” – Kenny Conley
60. “I didn’t plan on being a single mom, but you have to deal with the cards you are dealt the best way you can.” – Tichina Arnold

These quotes highlight the resilience and adaptability of single parents.

61. “The most difficult part of dating as a single parent is deciding how much risk your own child’s heart is worth.” – Dan Pearce
62. “I would say to any single parent currently feeling the weight of stereotype or stigmatization that I am prouder of my years as a single mother than of any other part of my life.” – J.K. Rowling
63. “It’s not single parenthood in and of itself. It’s more about how people parent.” – Sophie Zadeh
64. “Being a single parent is twice the work, twice the stress and twice the tears but also twice the hugs, twice the love and twice the pride.” – Unknown
65. “I’m not a single mom. I’m a mom who is single.” – Unknown

As we conclude this collection of single-parenting strength quotes, one is reminded of how much resilience, commitment, and love a single parent musters day in and day out. These sayings contain a few keen insights: the multifaceted nature of single parenting, the strength and adaptability needed, the challenges faced and overcome, and the profound impact single parents have on the lives of their children.

From celebrating single parents’ superpowers to comprehending the challenges they face, these quotes touch on aspects ranging from one end of the single-parent journey to the other. They call for a reframing of single parenting-not as a challenge, but as a journey for the strong, a path that reveals inner strengths and capabilities we never knew we had.

So, for this reflection on the quotes that will be presented, whether one is a single parent themselves or knows somebody who is, let the words of a few inspire one toward the strength associated with single parenting. Single parents are actually real-life superheroes. In addition, they cope with wear and tear on their capes with utmost pride and motivation, learning to navigate trials and delights alike from raising their children alone. And, thus, it goes to all single parents: You’ve got this!