“Jenna Bush Hager’s Kids Refuse to Call Her ‘Mom’ — and What They Say Instead Has Fans Cracking Up .QN”

Jenna Bush Hager has never been one to take herself too seriously, and that might be what makes her one of the most relatable television personalities on air. The Today Show host, author, and mom of three recently revealed a funny — and slightly baffling — detail about her life at home: her children refuse to call her “Mom.” Instead, they’ve come up with a nickname that’s equal parts endearing and hilarious — they call her Jenna or even Jenna Bush.

During a segment on the Fourth Hour of TODAY with co-host Matt Rogers, the conversation turned to family nicknames. Hager mentioned that while she affectionately refers to her own mother, former First Lady Laura Bush, as “Mama” or “Mamaship,” her kids have taken a very different approach. Laughing, she explained that they’ll sometimes shout, “Jenna!” or even “Jenna Bush!” across the house — skipping not only the title of “Mom,” but also her married last name.

“Do you think it’s strange that my children, one of whom is five, call me ‘Jenna’?” she joked on air. “And sometimes call me ‘Jenna Bush.’ All I’m hearing is ‘Jenna Bush! Jenna Bush!’ You’re not even using your last name with me!”

The moment had her co-hosts — and viewers — laughing, but for Hager, it’s a reflection of life in a family where fame and familiarity meet in the most ordinary ways. Being the daughter of former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush means her full name carries instant recognition. Her kids, likely having heard it so many times from others, seem to find it just as natural to use it themselves.

Hager, who shares her three children — Mila, 11, Poppy, 8, and Hal, 5 — with husband Henry Hager, has always been open about the humorous side of motherhood. Whether she’s recounting her children’s brutally honest comments, the chaos of family life, or her emotional reactions to parenting milestones, she embraces it all with warmth and humor.

This latest revelation isn’t the first time Hager’s family stories have gone viral. From admitting her father “blew a gasket” when her twin sister Barbara watched an R-rated movie as a kid, to hilariously confessing that sending her kids to camp left her anxious and teary-eyed, Hager’s honesty about the highs and lows of parenting has made her a fan favorite.

And while being called by her first — or full maiden — name might seem strange, it fits perfectly into the Bush family’s lighthearted dynamic. Her mother, Laura Bush, famously raised her and Barbara with patience and humor, traits that Jenna clearly inherited.

Ultimately, the nickname says more about the playful bond between Hager and her kids than anything else. It’s the kind of quirk that defines modern parenting — where titles don’t matter as much as laughter does.

With her characteristic grace and self-deprecating wit, Hager seems more amused than annoyed by her children’s unusual habit. After all, in her household, “Jenna Bush” isn’t just a name from history books — it’s what her kids shout when they want a snack, a hug, or maybe just to remind their mom that she’s more famous than she realizes.