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Parenting is a gift that keeps on giving, whether in the form of joy, chaos, love, worry, painted pictures or ruined belongings; none of the above ever seem to end. This leads to a conclusion that there’s never a dull moment with kids, as most parents can affirm.

Quite a few moms and dads turn to Twitter to unveil just how colorful life with children can get. They let out everything from surprise to frustration in their often hilarious Tweets, some of which we have gathered on today’s list for you to enjoy. Scroll through the posts shared by parents just trying to make it through the month of May and see for yourself what situations present themselves while living with the little hell-raisers.

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Ashley Conover
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate cranky neighbors. We have a cranky neighbor too. The guy can't do anything as long as the dog pooped past his lawn.

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Kobe (she)
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is normal for all kids. Very normal for ADHD kids for they sometimes lack focus, whilst other times there is hyperfocus. Every parent with an ADHD kid or ADD kid should know this. That is a big part of the whole diagnosis.

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AnnaRachelle
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine would not help carry the shopping,but would gladly empty the fridge!

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There’s no such thing as boredom when you become a parent; hours of playtime are followed by naptime, interrupted with cries of anger, hunger, or even joy at times, not to mention the bathing, feeding, and other day-to-day activities. But even with such an intense agenda, for those with kids, there might be nothing more rewarding than being a mom or a dad to their ‘mini-me’s’, even on the most tiring of days.

Pew Research Center revealed that 33% of parents admit that their role can be tiring; 25% say that it gets stressful as well. However, the absolute majority of them consider being a parent a rewarding experience—nine out of ten of them agree with such a statement. They also believe it’s an enjoyable one; all of the time for 43% of them and most of the time for an additional 47%.

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AJay
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not until he comes home with $40 and a puppy he bought for $100

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Captain Kyra
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do they take 2-3 days telling me about their most recent dream but skimp on the interesting stuff? What kids find important astounds me.

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The challenges parents face might differ depending on the age of their offspring. Those with newborns are presented with sleepless nights and an entire array of new challenges as they’re getting used to a completely new and—in the case of firstborns—unfamiliar lifestyle.

The toddler stage means jumping through hoops evoked by their rapid development as they learn to walk (and bolt the second they’re up on those little feet), talk, and figure out what food looks best splattered all over the kitchen floor. As kids get older, the hurdles parents face alter as well, but every stage becomes an adventure of its own, to put it mildly.

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Lauren S
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is like where they tried rewards for snake and rat tails and ended up increasing the population. Come on elementary school, learn from history class!

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A common challenge that parents of children of different ages face is misbehavior. There can be numerous reasons for it, but a lot of times it’s kids’ way of exploring the world and familiarizing themselves with how it works. Whether it’s permanent marker artwork on the bedroom wall, spilling juice all over the kitchen counter, or something else completely, children execute their actions and wait to see what happens, which allows them to draw conclusions.

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In an article for Psychology Today, psychologist, author, and parent coach, Erica Reischer, Ph.D., compared the little ones to scientists in a lab. She suggested viewing their at times challenging behavior as part of an experiment that allows them to gain useful information about how people and the world work.

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Erin Geiger
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad used to say 'don't say f**k in front of the B-A-B-Y' lol

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, that's what teachers go to college for. How to tackle the tough questions. 😉

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Lauren S
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dog’s name is Tucker, sometimes he’s a sucker, I pretend to throw a ball, he goes running down the hall, when will he understand, it’s right here in my hand.

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Allowing children to learn from natural consequences is a common disciplinary method in positive parenting. Based on children learning new behaviors by evaluating the outcome of their actions—both good and bad—such a method can be difficult for some parents to embrace. As pointed out by Parenting For Brain, it often means allowing the child to face certain risks (only when they don’t pose a serious threat to their well-being, of course), which might not be easy for moms and dads to do.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tried this, got a small rock thrown into my mouth. The small lizard she threw missed and fell onto the floor.

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Parenting For Brain emphasized that there are numerous benefits of using natural consequences as a disciplinary method. It allows kids to learn critical thinking and develop problem solving and coping skills. It also makes the parent more of a teacher, who allows them to explore the world, rather than an ‘enemy’, who imposes strict rules and restrictions; that can have a positive effect on the parent-child relationship.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Listen here you little ship. I need like 4 days notice if things are going to start getting anything less than boring around here.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I enjoy watching things get power washed. It’s very satisfying to see the grime disappear

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Parents witness hundreds of ways their kids explore the world that often result in one too many broken vases or palettes of ruined makeup, among other things. But in addition to being curious and adventurous, children are also very creative and surprisingly funny, especially when they need to cheer their parents up after that vase is broken.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really look forward to that time after they go to bed and before I fall asleep..all 7 minutes of it

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Surprisingly witty comments coming from a five-year old or jokes told by a school-aged child can be a good sign, as research shows there’s a positive link between kids’ ability to be funny and intelligence. And if you need more proof that kids can indeed be funny—even if in their own, peculiar way—than you found on this list, browse this collection of jokes written by children that ought to make you giggle.

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mentioned that I thought my 10yo's favorite YouTuber was super cute. She agreed, but said that it's weird that we both think that 🤷‍♀️

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If Tweets about the constantly surprising life as a parent are something you enjoy, make sure to check out our previous editions of parents just trying to make it through the month here, here, and here.

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Samyan Elrod
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ants do so have a smell. it smells really weird, like ... ants. no joke though they have a smell

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Samyan Elrod
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch, for I was there when it was written.

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Brenda
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom never did for us either. But my dad would do a cannon ball in the pool to scare the poop out of us! He used to also chase us around the yard with the garden hose! There were even a couple of times he chased us around the block too!

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When my oldest was younger, we used to have to start putting her to bed an hour early because she had so many stuffed animals it took her that long to put her own "kids" to bed first. This one needs medicine.. this one needs a diaper change... this one needs her bottle... this one can't find his pjs....Fun times.

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Angela B
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ahh yes. TIL, a sandwich that was "facing the wrong way (?) Cannot possibly be eaten. Also, that I was a"terrible Mama" the day I could not turn the black grapes in the bowl, to green grapes. When I said "A famous guy once turned water into wine, but your Mama cannot turn black grapes into green grapes" my then 5yr old stopped crying and said "Does he live near here" Ummmmmm, no.

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Maikku
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The boat will be wrong color or something and we absolutely CAN NOT get on that boat.

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JoMeBee
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As the mom of 2 kids in middle school: relax and enjoy. They'll be over with soon enough... 🥺

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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got a bill at the end of the school year for a library book that was never returned. Asked daughter about it and she said "I took that book BACK! I remember because I hurried to the library and was almost late for practice and it would've been my third time so they would've kicked me out of the musical." I said fine and sent a check. Two weeks later I found it under her bean bag chair while cleaning.

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Lauren S
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least you didn’t do the dreaded triangles. You’d have a full blown mutiny on your hands!

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