Praise . . . mother

Is this proverb used in the English speaking countries? in which occasions?
The origin?

Thanks!
STE

I've never heard it in the United States.

That sounds familiar. I've believe I've seen it my references. Not promising anything, but I'll try to find it. I take it to mean that if you want to gain favor with a mother, praise her children.

It is an old saying, "Praise the child, and you male love to the mother"; and it is surprising how far this will go. (Cobbett, _Advice to Young Men_, 1829)
"Praise the child, and you make love to the mother," and it is a thing that no hus band ought to overlook. (Hardy, _How to be Happy though Married_, 1885)
Many kiss the child for the nurse's sake. (English Proverb)
One kisses the child for mother's sake, and the mother for the child's sake. (German proverb)