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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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.
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.
Mine would not help carry the shopping,but would gladly empty the fridge!
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tried this, got a small rock thrown into my mouth. The small lizard she threw missed and fell onto the floor.
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.
Listen here you little ship. I need like 4 days notice if things are going to start getting anything less than boring around here.
I enjoy watching things get power washed. It’s very satisfying to see the grime disappear
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.
I really look forward to that time after they go to bed and before I fall asleep..all 7 minutes of it
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.
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 🤷♀️
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.
ants do so have a smell. it smells really weird, like ... ants. no joke though they have a smell
Do not cite the Deep Magic to me, Witch, for I was there when it was written.
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.
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.
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.
We only had 8th and 12th grade grad growing up. 8th is cool tho because there is a lot of mental prep to get a kid ready for high school and the event made the transition feel real. Also came with tours of the high schools with long lectures about what is expected of you in the next 4 years.
✋🏼 3rd degree tear, but also inside tearing because he twisted on his way out. Then my original stitches didn’t heal properly resulting in a surgery a couple months later where I had to actually go under for in order to cut apart and restitch freshly cut skin back together. Aren’t you glad you asked? Oh wait, I forgot the latte ☕️ Cheers!
Years ago I was puttering around the house listening to music when my son comes barreling down the stairs and starts interrogating me on the song that was playing. "How do you know this song? Where did you hear it? This is new, how do you know it? Do you watch Vine, this is a Vine song!" He seemed rather offended that I had the nerve to listen to such a popular, "new" jam. I was listening to Enya 🙄 and the "new" jam in question was roughly 13 years old at that point.
Nooo I already feel bad enough for leaving to work (part time) 😭
That's what I do for the chick... I mean you never know, there could be a sudden rain, she could pee herself...
Pedro Pascal! I love this guy. Everything I have seen him in, he has a different look. Bingeing The Last of Us yesterday. Totally has the badass dad thing going.
Flip the fuse switch inside the fuse box. Then shout. OH, NO... Blackout.
I don't get why Americans give their kids so many time outs and groundings (German here). It doesn't seem to work, their kid's aren't any better behaved than the ones here, where grounding isn't used as often as in the US
I'm more unto audio books. Brandon Sanderson is the best if you like fantasy!
When my son wants to watch something on the TV: "Daddy, you need to watch YouTube!" At the weekend we went to a restaurant and my son went up to the bar "Excuse me", the lady behind the bar turns round and says hello. My son says to her "You look well" and then flounced off.
Hugging my 15 year old, he goes to pull away, I said, "I'm not done yet." He says back," You're so weird mom." 😑
Double down. You know you want to, it feels amazing, and secretly we all love hugs more than we're embarassed by clingy mamabear PDA
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A bit torn on this one.... one the one hand, TIL why zoomers are the way they are. On the other, TIL that people nowadays no longer parent their children, but just wash feed & change them uptil they leave. The death of discipline, writ large.
Ok, boomer. Your generation literally needed TV ads every night at 8pm to ask where your children were, so let's not start throwing intergenerational shade.
Load More Replies... When my son wants to watch something on the TV: "Daddy, you need to watch YouTube!" At the weekend we went to a restaurant and my son went up to the bar "Excuse me", the lady behind the bar turns round and says hello. My son says to her "You look well" and then flounced off.
Hugging my 15 year old, he goes to pull away, I said, "I'm not done yet." He says back," You're so weird mom." 😑
Double down. You know you want to, it feels amazing, and secretly we all love hugs more than we're embarassed by clingy mamabear PDA
Load More Replies... A bit torn on this one.... one the one hand, TIL why zoomers are the way they are. On the other, TIL that people nowadays no longer parent their children, but just wash feed & change them uptil they leave. The death of discipline, writ large.
Ok, boomer. Your generation literally needed TV ads every night at 8pm to ask where your children were, so let's not start throwing intergenerational shade.
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