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Here Are 16 of the Pithiest Parenting Tweets We Could Find

If you’re looking for some parenting tweets that will make you laugh without making you think too hard – the holy grail, honestly – they can be hard to find.

We think these 16 tweets do the trick, though, so please enjoy what we’ve gathered!

16. At least she’s learning something useful.

Just be thankful and move on.

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15. That is your right.

As a person dealing with an infant during all of this, I don’t balme you.

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14. A smart man.

Who is probably secretly going to make popcorn for the show.

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13. Stick the knife in and twist.

This might be funnier if it WASN’T true.

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12. Especially around a holiday/birthday.

Who do these kids think they are, changing their minds!

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11. Asked and answered.

I don’t know what more you wanted.

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10. I know exactly what she means.

Maybe buy her some thicker socks next time.

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9. There is no way to guess.

Not even actually seeing the fall.

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8. Let’s hope she doesn’t bust it out at preschool.

That would be an awkward conference.

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7. When you stop breathing for a minute.

It’s best to let them keep talking.

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6. She’s a practical girl.

Perhaps you’d better answer her questions before she turns the bear loose on YOU, sir.

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5. It’s really unfair that there’s no followup to this tweet.

Because now we all have questions.

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4. Ah, the sweet sounds of summer.

Or maybe spring.

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3. This honestly isn’t very funny.

Maybe it’s not supposed to be, hmm?

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2. This is also me on every Zoom call ever.

I try not to say it out loud, though.

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1. She’s not wrong.

You’ve got to admire her confidence.

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How did we do?

Let us know in the comments!

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These Parenting Memes Will Revive Your Zen

We could all use a little bit of zen these days, if you ask me, and if scrolling through a list of memes that remind us we’re not alone gets it done for parents, more power to us.

These 13 memes should make it a bit easier to breathe in and breathe out, so go ahead and give them a look.

13. As long as they can’t move their arms.

Function over beauty.

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12. Remember, this is what you wanted.

Someday it will be worth it.

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11. You don’t know until you know.

And then your heart is in your throat.

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10. It’s a pipe dream, my friends.

Maybe one day. Right when you start to miss it.

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9. Maybe just a bit.

She’ll still tell you she’s not wet, though.

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8. Then you keep walking because it’s just. not. worth it.

Seriously, it’s not.

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7. This is no lie.

It makes you want to give up.

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6. They will happily go about their day.

Until bedtime, when they will demand a snack.

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5. Every. Single. Night.

Just anticipate it and give up.

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4. You gotta show them who’s boss.

No weakness.

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3. You’ve never eaten so many apples in your life.

Can’t let them spoil.

2. Who among us has not been there.

On both sides of the scenario.

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1. Spoiler alert: they have no idea.

What’s a shoe?

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Take a deep breath, and remember to unclench your jaw, my friends.

We can do this together!

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Parenting Memes That Will Delight And Awe

Memes are one of the many ways we’re coping with the world these days, and when you’re a parent, the best way to get your laughs and distractions are in bite-sized bits – it’s all we have time for!

If you’ve got five minutes, we’ve got 14 memes that should just do the trick.

14. All kids do this.

It’s some kind of innate thing.

13. Why do they make you do that?

It’s like they want to have a mean mother.

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12. Don’t try to understand.

Just get the right spoon.

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11. Like I know people without kids can be tired.

But can they be THIS tired? Remains to be seen.

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10. I think by 3 you’ve given up.

They run the roost now.

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9. That’s a weird day, right?

It comes for all of us.

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8. It’s annoying but also funny.

Most of the time.

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7. Puts your heart right in your throat.

At least if you’re a mom.

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6. No. No, they’re not.

They need NEW toys.

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5. Sometimes all at once.

It’s hard to explain.

4. I don’t make the rules.

Neither do you. Get in the tent.

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3. This is goals, honestly.

As is the lady pig’s whole character.

2. Bless their heart.

You just have to laugh. As long as it’s not your kid.

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1. The same people who refused to give you chocolate ever.

It’s not fair!

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I just felt my shoulders relax from around my ears! Amazing!

Which one of these made you forget your worries for a few seconds? Tell us in the comments!

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Recent Parenting Tweets That Want to Make You LOL

It can be pretty hard to find reasons to laugh these days, which is exactly why we need to hold onto the things that bring us levity like grim death.

Parenting tweets are still coming, and sure, maybe they’re a bit darker than usual in places – but they’re still exactly what we need right now.

13. Try to keep up.

Also, it just might be a concern for you…

12. They have to learn somehow.

Why not entertain yourself in the process?

 

11. There are certainly days that are more patient than others.

But nah, we don’t have time for bulsh%t.

10. Never miss a teachable moment.

Especially one that will save them friends one day.

9. Sometimes you gotta dig deep.

Positive reinforcement is important, though!

8. If you wonder why you can’t find any kid’s cups…

Yes, I speak from experience.

7. I’d say this means you’re doing something right.

Enjoy the silence.

6. Every. Single. Day.

That’s how you know they actually are listening.

5. So creative.

Who knew there were so many reasons to reject food??

4. She needs to work on her technique.

I fear the teenager she will become.

3. Someday he will learn.

Too late for it to be of any use to you, but…

2. It’s important to set a good example.

Fruit is fruit!

1. They are all of us.

That’s the only way to get through 2020.

Help me, other parents, you’re my only hope!

Which one of these hit you like a ray of sunshine? Or which one made you laugh your butt off?

Tell us in the comments!

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Parenting Tweets That Are Too Funny to Miss

If there’s one thing that’s true about the internet and being a parent, it’s that tweets describing the hilarity of our lives are like lifeblood.

They’re also never in short supply, though it can be hard to weed out the best of the best – but we believe that’s exactly what we have for you here.

17. That’s a gender reveal I could get behind.

The only one, perhaps.

16. Or just being visible around someone she knows.

Speaking as someone who was once a teenager.

15. I mean, she’s got the basic concept.

A+ parenting.

14. There’s nothing in my life that’s not sticky.

Nothing. Not one thing.

13. We all have our strengths.

And our weaknesses.

12. You just want to make sure you heard what you think you heard.

It’s good to take a breath.

11. You put mom in charge and this is what you get.

Sorry not sorry.

10. Warmest regards.

We’re going to be here awhile.

9. Now they’re all you have left.

That’s just how they like it.

8. Those days you forget…

All you can do is laugh at yourself.

7. That took a turn.

You can never tell what’s going on in their minds.

6. I mean it’s kind of a metaphor for what they did to your life.

Payback, baby.

5. We’re all making our own rules, now.

Do what makes you happy.

4. Moms who don’t do this…how?

You must really be committed to fitting into your jeans.

3. I see a career in her future.

Not in animation, though.

2. Yeah, you asked.

That’s what you get.

1. Where to even start?

I honestly have no idea.

These lists are just my absolute favorite!

Which of these are you ready to share with a mom or dad friend? Tell us in the comments!

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This is How Parents Can Fight Back Against Gender Stereotypes

While a lot of people are fine with the status quo, many GenX and Millennial parents are looking to rear their kids with the idea that gender is fluid, not something set in stone and based on our anatomy at birth.

Gender is fluid, and honestly, the idea that our kids have to like certain colors, enjoy certain toys, or act a certain way because of biology is kind of silly, when you think about it.

In our house, we’ve tried to allow the boys to choose favorite things without comment, to opt for pink shoes if they want, to watch princess shows along with their car and truck programs, and to basically not have much of a comment on any gender-related things – but I still feel like we could be doing more.

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If you have similar goals and feel the same way, here are some more things you can do to actively combat stereotypes in your house.

The American Academy of Pediatrics official position is that “all children need the opportunity to explore different gender roles and different styles of play,” and developmental and clinical psychologist Diane Ehrensaft agrees that kids need room to explore – and eventually feel confident in – their gender.

You can do this, first and foremost, but not telling your kid what to think. You can listen to them and take their cues in order to begin a dialogue, but try not to lecture, and back off when you sense they need space.

Here are some common questions, and Dr. Ehrensaft’s advice on how to handle them at home:

“He Looks Like A Girl”

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If your child says this, or hears it, it can reinforce the idea that there is a “right” way for boys and girls to look – and, if someone breaks these expectations, can lead to the being bullied.

Ask your child why they think the person looks like a girl, and if possible, point out that long hair, a pink shirt, etc are for anyone who likes them.

“Is That A Boy Or A Girl?”

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Your child is curious, not rude, but they need to be aware of the reality that not everyone fits neatly into one of two boxes.

Tell your child you don’t know, and the only way to know for sure is to ask them, which makes it clear to the child that gender isn’t something you can know for sure without asking.

“Princess Dresses Are For Girls”

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Girls can be anything. Boys can be anything. The same is true for kids who are nonbinary, or anywhere else on the spectrum.

Tell your child simply that princess dresses are for anyone who wants to wear them and leave it at that.

“Boys Are Mean”

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There are boys who are mean, girls who are mean, and some of both that are nice.

Ask your child whether she or he knows any boys who are nice, and then remind her that people aren’t all one thing or another – we’re individuals.

“Boys Stay Here And Girls Go Over There”

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Encourage your kids to separate based on things other than gender, like whether or not they like ice cream or popsicles, peas or green beans, pizza or cheeseburgers.

The more you can reduce the use of binary language the better.

“I Love Uncle Michael! She’s The Best!”

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Toddlers have to learn gendered pronouns like everything else about language, and it’s normal when they mess up.

Don’t let it slide, though – explain what pronouns are and that we need to use the ones people prefer.

There you go!

Your child will surely have more questions than these, and harder ones as they grow up and things get more complicated, but handling their early queries this way should set a foundation of beliefs that gender is what we make it, that questions are good, and that all choices should be respected.

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These Parents Are Willing to Tell It Like It Is

The good, the bad, the ugly – raising children has all of it, oftentimes in the same day (or the same hour). And while it’s fun and sweet to read about the happy times, the truth is, sometimes it can make you feel badly about your own failures.

These 13 parents, though, are willing to honestly – and hilariously – give us the honest takes on the days that just don’t go as we’d hoped.

13. You gotta keep your claws sharp.

I promise some day you’re going to need them.

12. That’s a fun game.

For about five minutes.

11. It’s reasonable at this point.

Daydreaming is encouraged.

10. By quite a margin, I would imagine.

That’s a record you’re not going to break.

9. I’m surprised it took this long.

Girlfriend puts up with a lot.

8. Round trip will cost you extra.

Savvy kid.

7. It’s like it’s your first day.

The fear and the confusion all over again.

6. I honestly don’t see the difference.

Anything goes these days.

5. And with your own kid you have no one to blame but yourself.

It’s true. You know it.

4. The devil you know and all of that.

Don’t rock the boat.

3. The bathroom is not yours.

Nothing is yours, tbh.

2. Just wait, you little imp.

Then you find out you weren’t letting her win.

1. He’s not wrong.

It’s a sad state of affairs.

The great thing about being a parent is that you can always try again tomorrow.

Keep trying friends, just stay in the game and eventually, you’ll win.

Or something like that.

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These Parenting Tweets Hit All the Right Notes

Here’s the thing about parenting tweets: just when you think you’ve seen all of them, and there will never be more that impress you or make you laugh, someone proves you wrong.

Or in the case of these 15, more than one someone. At least, we think so!

15. And that’s just for the parents.

The rest of you saps can find your own.

14. It is a time-honored tradition.

It shall live long after your kids and grandkids are grown.

13. Those two things do not go together.

If you’re without screens, no one is relaxing.

12. If you want people to meet you where you are…

Everyone should bring earplugs.

11. I think they wear name tags.

This is a really good question though.

10. It’s technically the same thing.

A mean teacher would still mark it wrong on a test, though.

9. He might as well join the fray.

He’s no less informed than Karen from high school drill team.

8. All necessary school supplies if you ask me.

Or anyone else attempting this feat.

7. How to be a Queen, 101.

She’s being taught well.

6. You definitely can’t answer those in a minute.

Or even in a week.

5. That pretty much sums it up.

They’re cute though.

4. Everyone knows this will happen.

Everyone who has ever been inside an elementary school, anyway.

3. Mothers do not get enough breaks.

Especially not in the current scenarios.

2. Decompression takes time.

You can’t rush these things.

1. Bless her heart.

This made me snort-laugh.

 

One of my parenting goals is to one day make one of these lists!

What’s the best tweet you ever made about parenting? Share it with us in the comments!

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These Memes Will Make Parents Feel Seen

As a mom, it can feel like the rest of the world is passing you by, especially when your kids are young. The world is turning, but your days and nights are consumed by tiny terrorists who need your undivided attention 24/7.

These 11 memes see you and the struggle, though, and the best thing about them is that they let you know you’re not alone.

11. We all do desperate things during the newborn days.

If you say you didn’t, it’s because you forgot.

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10. Because you also have to wipe their butts.

I hope you don’t have to do that with your friend.

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9. Better than any alarm clock.

I think he definitely knew that.

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8. There’s always gotta be one.

And we love those ones.

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7. Ooh I never thought of that.

I usually dutifully buy a replacement from Amazon.

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6. Wow. Jealous of those communication skills.

So you’re doing something right.

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5. That’s a fun word to say.

Even if you’re screaming. Especially if you’re screaming.

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4. Seriously, what a hassle.

It’s more work for the parents than anything.

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3. Seconded and carried.

Every day is pajama day.

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2. How many towels do you need to bathe a child?

The limit does not exist.

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1. Her face, though.

A lesson she won’t forget.

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I am offering all of my fellow parents a virtual fist-bump right now!

The best thing about it is that it’s germ free.

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Here Are Some of the Best Tweets From Parents We’ve Seen in a While

Parents have some of the best Twitter accounts – at least, that’s what I think now that I’m a parent. We just love to congregate and tell war stories and reassure one another that yes, it’s definitely a phase (because it’s always a phase!).

If that sounds like something you need in your life, then please enjoy these 14 lovely tweets!

14. This is the best joke I’ve read in awhile.

And what an excuse for class!

13. Kids are gonna be kids.

Get some tweezers, teachers.

12. Probably more than once.

And if you’ve got two kids (or more), my heart is with you.

11. I’m not sure he knows what that means.

Bless his heart.

10. It’s a beautiful name.

If only it had worked out.

9. That’s the perk of being the teacher.

I hear you get gifts on holidays.

8. “Oh.”

Run if they begin a sentence this way.

7. Honesty is the best policy.

Also they don’t need a reason.

6. Kind of makes you want to cry, doesn’t it?

You’re welcome.

5. Wasn’t that the goal?

Maybe not in so many words.

4. After having two kids, I think this is scientifically accurate.

Fight me.

3. “Walking the dog” is the greatest excuse to escape ever.

May I also recommend listening to audiobooks or a podcast while you do?

2. It’s the patience part that’s the hardest.

It will be the test of your life.

1. It really is.

But I mean, it’s all exhausting, so.

I want to virtually high-five all of these folks!

What’s your favorite parenting account to follow on Twitter? Share with us in the comments!

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