Sometimes, it's easy to forget that celebrity parents deal with some of the same challenges that everyday parents face. It can be helpful to hear advice, words of wisdom and overall encouragement from other moms going through similar journeys, A-list or not. If you're a single mom, it can be especially helpful to hear empowering advice and reflections on the journey from women who've walked a similar path.

Below, 24 inspiring quotes on what it's like to be a single mom, according to some of our favorite celebrity mamas.

“You do the best you can. Some days you feel really good about yourself and some days you don’t.” — Katie Holmes

“You have to carry on as a mother, no matter what, and that’s what I’ve always done.” — Madonna

“I was really young when I divorced his father, so I raised him trying to set the best example and give him the best that I could ... When people compliment me on him, on how well mannered, how charming, funny, and well-behaved he is, it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile.” — Sophia Vergara

“I was really young when I divorced his father, so I raised him trying to set the best example and give him the best that I could ... When people compliment me on him, on how well mannered, how charming, funny, and well-behaved he is, it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile.” — Sophia Vergara

“It’s the only way of life I’ve known. I was raised by a single mom.” — Padma Lakshmi

“The best gift a parent can give children is time ... Single moms need to know it’s okay to have a little ‘me’ time.” — Denise Richards

“When you've been a parent for 11 years and you've done it alone, you don't have romantic ideals, because you have a practical understanding that you can do it by yourself.”— Michelle Williams

“My kids come first, always. There is nothing more rewarding than being a mom and watching my sons grow into young men. I am so lucky that I get to experience all of life's adventures with them.” — Britney Spears

“My kids come first, always. There is nothing more rewarding than being a mom and watching my sons grow into young men. I am so lucky that I get to experience all of life's adventures with them.” — Britney Spears

“Adopting my boys — that’s just been the biggest everlasting event that has informed everything, and really for the better.” — Sheryl Crow

"I had a lot of guilt as a single mother trying to raise a child. I had to go to work and Jeffrey was screaming that he didn't want me to. You have to give yourself permission to let go of the guilt." — Sherri Shepherd

“You don’t have the bad cop when you’re the good cop and you don’t have a good cop when you’re the bad cop; you’re like the whole police force in your family ... and so it’s challenging.” — Katie Couric

“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

“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

“I think it is definitely difficult for any professional being a mother, and a single one at that. It’s hard not having a partner to raise your child. It’s difficult, but far from impossible and we smile more than we cry.” — Regina King

“My life is so full. It’s not like, ‘Aww, I wish I had a man.’ After I had Xander, I went on a couple of dates and I was like, ‘I’d rather be at home sleeping, or watching TV, or hanging out with my kid.’” — January Jones

“For me, motherhood is learning about the strengths I didn’t know I had, and dealing with the fears I didn’t know existed.” — Halle Berry

“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

“What is free time? I’m a single mother. My free moments are filled with loving my little girl.” — Roma Downey

“After my daughter was born in December, I remember bringing her home and being in my house with her for the first time. And for a moment, it was kind of scary. Like, ‘Can I do this by myself?’ But then, that feeling went away, because the reality is, I’m not doing it by myself. I’m surrounded by family and friends who love and support me.” — Mindy Kaling

“After my daughter was born in December, I remember bringing her home and being in my house with her for the first time. And for a moment, it was kind of scary. Like, ‘Can I do this by myself?’ But then, that feeling went away, because the reality is, I’m not doing it by myself. I’m surrounded by family and friends who love and support me.” — Mindy Kaling

“There is no fear when you choose love. The more you choose love, the more love is in your life. It gets easier and easier.” — Melissa Etheridge

“Mention that you're a single mom, and all-too-many of us still have to cut through a thick, gristly layer of stigma before we're given our proper due.” — Taraji P. Henson

"I have bad days. I make mistakes ... It’s a lot for one person. But after six years of having my two nuggets, there’s not a day when I wish I hadn’t done this." — Charlize Theron

“The minute your child is born, your life is changed forever.” — Nia Long

“My family is blended and diverse, nutty, and loving and understanding. That’s a family.” — Sandra Bullock

“My family is blended and diverse, nutty, and loving and understanding. That’s a family.” — Sandra Bullock

“The loves of my life are my children and my mother. I don’t feel as if I need a man.” — Diane Keaton

“As a single mom, I’m juggling a lot and working long hours. Yes, it costs them a little, but what my children get in return is a mother who is energized and content. It helps us to bring out the best in each other, which is what a family should do.” — Edie Falco