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Parenting Tweets for All the Moms and Dads Out There Who Need a Break

Hey, moms and dads, how are you doing?

Does this never-ending lockdown and the learning-from-home thing have you at the end of your rope? Or are you dealing with it just fine?

Either way you look at it, parenting is a tough gig and moms and dads all over the place know that those little angels have a tendency to drive you up the wall…even when they put on their sweetest face.

Parents, we have a feeling that these tweets will look very familiar to you…let’s take a look.

1. Let’s stop playing the Guessing Game.

At least for a few hours, please?

2. It’s like Maximum Overdrive.

The machines are rising up against us!

3. He’s catching on really fast.

You’re doing a great job!

4. Thank you, Captain Obvious.

Smart kid, right there.

5. It’s not working.

Time to figure out a new technique.

6. What a cute name!

This is why you don’t let kids name ANYTHING.

7. Things are about to get LOUD.

You need to stop this before it starts.

8. It’s all going in there, baby!

It really doesn’t matter anymore.

9. It’s way too early to deal with you.

Come back in a few hours.

10. That sounds awesome!

Aren’t you having a blast?!?!

11. We are all this baby right now.

Oh, what a year it’s been…

12. A creepy whisper.

Just give him what he wants.

13. What kind of sandwich, though?

That makes all the difference.

Okay, moms and dads, now we want to hear from you. Yeah, you!

In the comments, please tell us how it’s going in your household right now.

Are your kids driving you nuts or are you currently involved in an uneasy truce?

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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Hilarious Posts About the Many Joys of Having Kids or Something Like That

Have kids, they said…it’ll be fun, they said…were they right, though?

Well, here we are, parents, and what do you have to say for yourselves NOW?

Are you having fun? We kid, we kid…we know your kiddos are the light of your life, but still…you have to admit that they tend to drive you insane.

Especially during this pandemic when we’re all forced to be on top of each other 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Am I right, or am I right?

I think I’m right.

So why don’t you take a much-needed break, go to a quiet place, and enjoy these memes before the madness starts all over again…because we all know that it’s coming.

1. They’re not great at it.

Learn to hide better! Jeez!

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2. This is who I am.

Deal with it!

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3. That was incredible!

How did you do that?!?!

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4. This is gonna be ugly.

Ummmm, where do I start?

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5. What are you doing in here?

This room is now off limits!

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6. Can I have a little space, please?

In other words, out of my face!

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7. Not gonna happen!

It’s going to be a very long day.

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8. Are you sure about that?

Your body language is telling me otherwise.

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9. Thanks a lot, Grandma.

Now they’ll be up for three days straight.

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10. I guess I’ll sleep on the floor…

You don’t have a choice.

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11. Laying out their case.

Ain’t that the truth?

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12. Don’t do this!

Under any circumstances!

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13. Take your time…

What’s taking you so long!

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14. It might be a while.

So don’t hold your breath.

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Now it’s your turn.

Have your kids been driving you crazy lately? What have they been doing to get on your last nerve?

Talk to us in the comments!

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Vintage Parenting Photos That Would Probably Get Parents in Big Trouble If They Happened Today

I have three older siblings, so by the time my parents were raising me, they were less strict with me than they had been with all of them.

That’s a win for me!

Why?

Because I was allowed to get away with much more than they did and my parents weren’t as hung up on everything like they had been previously.

Parenting changes throughout the years and what one generation did is looked down upon by the next group of folks as dangerous and reckless.

We have a feeling that these old-school parenting photos would get these moms and dads in a whole lot of trouble if they were to happen today.

Let’s take a look…

1. That looks safe.

A girl and her bear.

My mother-in-law riding a bear at 2 years old from pics

2. Oh, boy…

Not good at all.

Back in the day. 1950s to be exact. Checkout that car seat. from pics

3. Have some fireworks.

Oh, the kid will be fine!

My dad showing off his parenting skills 1985 from OldSchoolCool

4. This is amazing!

And it was the NINETIES! We’re not talking about 1975 here…

Me back in 1991 just your typical Aussie kid drinking XXXXlight beer(I wasn’t aloud heavies back then) and holding a baby crocodile! from OldSchoolCool

5. What’s that smell?

Definitely in the 1970s.

California marijuana initiative rally 1972. That’s me in the box and my parents in the picture. from OldSchoolCool

6. Kicking back with a cigar.

And looking very cool.

Me again, 1958, relaxing after my bath with Toby, I was never again this cool from OldSchoolCool

7. That looks very dangerous.

It’s a loooooong way down.

My mother and grandmother demonstrating safety standards in the 1960s. from OldSchoolCool

8. Just a little sip.

Of the hard stuff!

13 y/o Dad having a taste while the grownups are busy playing cards; upstate New York, August 1954 from OldSchoolCool

9. The Tiger King.

Your mom is right about this one.

Just A Photo of Yours Truly (at 11 yrs.) Petting a Full Grown Tiger. My Mom Calls it Her "Bad Parenting Moment" from pics

10. Get that kid a helmet!

This won’t end well.

A couple ice skating with their baby, 1937 from OldSchoolCool

11. Father and son.

Smoke ’em if you got ’em!

A photo of me dressed up as my Dad, with my Dad (1982) from OldSchoolCool

12. Have a drink on me, kid.

Bellied up to the bar.

Infant me, my mother & father at a bar because that’s how parents rolled in the early ’80s from OldSchoolCool

13. This is great.

Safety first!

The pinnacle of parenting: 1930s swimming lesson. from WTF

14. This is crazy!

What were they thinking?!?!

Car seat safety in 1958. Not strapped in to anything, these seats relied on the mother to put her arm out and stop the baby from falling forward. from OldSchoolCool

Okay, now we want to hear from you!

In the comments, tell us about the way you were raised.

Or tell us about how you’re raising your own kids these days.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Thanks in advance!

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Parents Share the Funny Things Their 7-Year-Olds Are Saying and Doing

You know that kids do and say some hilarious and bizarre things on a pretty regular basis.

Do you ever stop to wonder what’s going on in those little brains of theirs?

It might not even be worth your time because kids are just on a totally different level.

Parents took to Twitter to talk about what their 7-year-olds have been up to…hang on for this ride.

1. This kid seems pretty smart.

It took me another 20 years to get this way.

2. That’s very insightful.

This kid is going places.

3. We can all use this one.

I’m right. You’re wrong.

4. Just got showed up.

In a major, major way.

5. Maybe don’t go out in nature for a while.

Let’s be friends!

6. How is this even possible?

I’m the funniest person in the universe, right?

7. That’s VERY expensive.

Don’t hold back now. Buy the kid some stones!

8. I’ll be ready in a bit.

This outfit sounds like a masterpiece.

9. Getting creative in the tub.

We all did this, right?

10. I was thinking maybe more like NOON.

That’s much too early.

11. That was a great performance.

Be sure to give them positive feedback.

12. That is an expert move.

A future member of Mensa, perhaps?

13. A healthy breakup.

You don’t hear about too many of these, do you?

14.

 

Hahahaha. Those tweets sure are funny!

Now we want to hear from all the readers out there.

In the comments, share some of the more ridiculous things that your kiddos have said and done recently.

We’d love to hear from you!

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When Dads Are Involved with Kids, Everyone Benefits With These ABCs

There’s  a lot of science out there regarding parenting and its effects – good, bad, or indifferent – on the kids. And while dads today are infinitely more involved in the day-to-day muck in the trenches, it’s fair to say that moms are still doing most of the nitty-gritty work.

A recent publication, though, shows that not only are kids better off with super involved dads, but the dads are better for it, too.

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University of Delaware professor Rob Palkovitz has studied father-child relationships across cultures, developmental stages, and life transitions, and says the ABC of Fatherhood model best explains how involved fathers can benefit from positive and consistent engagement with their children.

The three-point plan for long-term relationships and personal success suggests that these emotional investments literally always pay off in time.

A is for Affective Climate

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This means promoting a sense of love and constancy, making the child feel as though dad not only cares for him, but will have his back no matter the circumstances. Being secure in a father’s love has been found to be the basis for a positive identity, as well as the courage to explore and learn new things.

For dad, learning to do this well improves a man’s cognitive skills, health, and capacity for empathy while building confidence, self-esteem, emotional regulation and expression. In short, it helps dads learn to control their anger, face their fears, and express those tricky tender emotions.

B is for Behavior

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Dad going to games, helping with homework, playing with them in the yard has a positive impact on a child’s academic achievement, ability to make friends, and their decisions surrounding drugs, alcohol, and sex.

Doing these sorts of things with their kids gives men permissions to play, to re-experience childhood, and even to work through some issues they might have with their own upbringing.

C is for Connection

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This is about how sensitive a father is to his children, which leaves him free to make use of teachable moments. Dads who are good at this are excellent at reading their kids’ moods, which makes it easier to guess when to push, when to back off, or when to simply sit beside them in silence.

Tuning in this way to their children makes men more empathetic, not only to the kids, but at work and in his friendship and romantic relationships, as well.

Not only that, it develops dad’s capacity for evaluation, planning, and decision-making, which are all things adults do every day.

Tuning-in changes men. A close father-child relationship means that a father will typically be more empathetic to the outlook of children, a skill that he can then apply elsewhere, such as at work, better understanding the diverse perspectives of colleagues.

What all of this means is that these relationships are not just about the kids, but proves that fatherhood can play a central role in the development of male adults. As these relations grow over time they lead to change, and immature newlyweds and newborns blossom into great parents and functional adults guiding independent young people toward adulthood.

Remember that parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. Give yourself the space and time to stumble, fall back, and persevere until both you and your kid find the kind of solid footing that will hopefully be the foundation for not only a lifelong parent-child relationship, but a friendship as well.

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These Tweets Might Make You Never Want to Have Kids

If you’re thinking about having children…these tweets might just change your mind…

Sure, they are tons of fun and everyone says you don’t know what you’re missing until you have children, but still…they’re not for everyone…

Let’s see what these folks had to say…you might just be discouraged.

1. It was an accident.

2. You have a monster on your hands…

3. Now apologize to ME.

4. Stuff like this…

5. Who’s in charge here?

6. Got a bruiser on your hands.

7. I see why.

8. I’m gonna be sick.

9. Not an easy task.

10. How cute!

11. Without warning.

12. You ungrateful little…

13. All fixed now…

14. This clinched it for her.

15. That’s a bummer.

Well, I’m convinced! You don’t need to tell me anything else!

What about you? Do you have kids? Are you totally against having kids? Still on the fence?

Tell us all about it in the comments!

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These Memes Will Speak to You If You Have Kids

Being a parent can be exhausting. The hard work never ends, the kids don’t appreciate it (until they’re older… maybe), and you sometimes look to the heavens and cry to relieve some of the stress.

But, hey, it’s all worth it, right? RIGHT!

Here are some funny parenting memes for all the moms and dads out there.

1. My time is now.

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2. Do whatever you want.

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3. About to have a meltdown.

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4. You made the right choice.

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5. I’m here for you!

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6. Do not judge.

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7. Even for two minutes…

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8. Need a breather.

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9. Like a little goblin.

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10. You’re still a mess.

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11. An ancient ritual.

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12. That would be a NO.

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13. I need four more hours.

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I do not have children, but even I thought those memes were pretty hilarious.

What about you, moms and dads? Do these memes ring true?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments, please!

Oh, and keep up the good work!

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Hilarious Memes About the Ups and Downs of Having Kids

Highs and lows.

This describes a lot of things in life and parenting is definitely one of them. But look at it this way: you’re raising the future leaders of the world! Actually, maybe don’t look at it like that because panic may set in…

You know what? Just sit back, relax, and laugh at these funny memes about having kids.

1. What a life!

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2. Not gonna happen.

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3. Completely deflated.

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4. Please leave now!

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5. He’s right, you know…

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6. It’s starting…

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7. I’ve seen this before.

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8. The demon child.

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9. Not as much fun as it looks.

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10. Must not have had kids.

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11. Okay, that’s enough.

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12. Don’t do it!

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On-point parenting memes, in my humble opinion.

Parents, how are you holding up?

In the comments, tell us some funny and crazy stories about things that those little devils have done recently. Please and thank you!

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Funny Tweets About Self-Care From Parents

When you’re single and you don’t have kids, you may think your life is busy and you have no time for taking care of yourself…

But when you have kids? You’re in for a whole new world, my friends. A walk from the living room to the bathroom might be the only exercise you get during a week filled with family obligations.

Parents are still trying to practice self-care in their own unique ways, though.

And here are some funny tweets about it.

1. That’s what it’s called.

2. I totally get it.

3. Sleep is all you need.

4. Whatever works.

5. It’s a fun game!

6. All of the above.

7. Looks like she’s killin’ it.

8. That’s all you get from now on.

9. The ultimate checklist.

10. DON’T DO IT!

11. Whole lot of screaming going on.

12. You might be on to something.

13. Some truth right here.

14. The master plan.

15. That will also work.

Hey, self-care is important, right? No matter how small the doses are…

Parents, we want to hear from you!

Tell us how you break away if even for a second to have a little time to yourself. Let’s hear from you in the comments!

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These Funny Tweets Should Be Right up Your Alley if You’re a Parent

There’s seems to be a never-ending supply of hilarious parenting tweets. You know why? Because raising kids is hysterical and full of ridiculousness.

Take these 15 tweets for example…you’ll see what I mean.

1. You might get to read two pages.

2. That bad, huh?

3. Sure he is…

4. You are a LIAR!

5. The perfect spot.

6. It’s gonna be a long year.

7. Sounds awesome.

8. Is it called ‘parenthood’?

9. Yes, I’m your grandma.

10. Things look out of place…

11. A constant struggle.

12. Just roll with it.

13. Didn’t go as planned.

14. World War II took place in the ’90s.

15. Where did this come from?

LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Very accurate, methinks.

Are you a parent? Do these tweets speak to your soul?

Tell us a funny story about your little rugrats in the comments!

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