Nobody ever said that being the best mom ever is easy. Yet until you actually become one yourself, it's hard to appreciate the emotional rollercoaster that is raising kids. As well as the joys of creating and nurturing a tiny human being and watching their personality blossom, there are the inevitable stresses and mental breakdowns that come along with being a mom. From trying to get the dear child to sleep and eat properly, to the tantrums, issues at school, a vast amount of parenting tips, and juggling extra-curricular activities, there are bound to be times when you wish you can just run away from it all!
Of course though, in reality, that's the last thing you want to happen when parenting. A little comic relief from funny memes, along with the knowledge that you are not alone, can be all that's needed to get you back up and ready to be a supermom once again. And that's where we here at Bored Panda come in. We have collected a list of relatable mom memes to put a smile back on your face, and have you nodding along in weary, but amused appreciation! Scroll down below to check the best memes out for yourself, and don't forget to upvote your favorite parenting memes!
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Sell Him On Etsy!
Hold My Hand, Please
When my daughter was 2, she refused to hold my hand when crossing the street. Then we saw a baby squirrel that hadn't made it all the way and was sadly flattened in the middle of the road. She asked what happened and I replied "He didn't hold his mommy's hand when crossing" - worked like a charm for the next few years! There was never a fuss about holding hands.
Silent Treatment
Sorry Not Sorry
A Snack Holder Mom
Mom Be Momming Hard
Falling Asleep
Omg so true, that's exactly when they decide they have your attention, so I might as well go play now
Taking A Picture Of Your Kid
Forever Hungry
Or my dogs when I open the cheese drawer... they are my kids.... my husband comes running, too
Fitness Levels
Picky Eaters
Sleeping Like A Baby
Mom Mom Mommy Mom
Kids Telling Their Stories
Noisy Toys
A Decent Picture
Meal Preferences
I ate what was put in front of me. My other option was to not eat.
And may the Lord have mercy on me if I even uttered the words "I'm hungry " after not wanting to eat the dinner put in front of me
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This was never an issue raising my children. I knew about picky kids, and even knew a couple. I never made meals that they complained about. They grew up on a good Canadian diet. Roasts, spaghetti, soups. Veggie platters were like candy dishes. Foods were homemade, from the garden and canning. If someone didn't like something, they weren't forced to eat it. There are plenty of other ways to make up the nutrients. But they still eat dinner with us, less the one item. You can't blame kids for acting in the world we created. The food options are crazy. Eating convenience foods whether from the restaurant or freezer makes them believe the variety is never ending. With that they are being tricked by sugars and other chemicals. Parents won't take responsibility because they are the ones feeding them poorly. Most of the adults I know eat a lot of their meals from a single serving package, drive thru, or restaurant.
If I didn't like what was provided I had to make my own meal. That taught me to be self sufficient, and I am glad I wasn't forced to eat things I didn't like. I did eat the vast majority of my mom's cooking, she was great.
We had the same rule. And we had to taste before saying I don't like it. Ate almost everything, then again mom is a great cook.
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Oh, I can relate so much to this! And wait, at my age, I have to deal with my kids' outbursts of veganism, random ingredient intolerance and rotating ethical boycotts of brands ... at the end, you get to question weather your carrots were sustainably peeled for the stew...
In 5 years of my ex-partner having his daughter every weekend (now 14)- all she would (and still does) eat was pizza, heinz beans, chips and lasagne. Saw her eat a vegetable (peas) occasionally in all that time - and an orange once.
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The food we had was not something I would eat now. But it never occurred to me to not eat. It was just something you were happy to be doing. Apart from school lunches. I was reported for not not touching those.
To be honest my mom never was good at cooking. But I spent my childhood in a very small place so we never ate at restaurants. Because I did not know what good food was supposed to taste I ate everything that my mom cooked. Nowadays I am much better at cooking than my mom.
My mum was never the best cook in the word either, with a limited repertoire. Didnt have pasta or rice "foreign food". Didnt have broccoli once (never got it at school either). All vegetable tasted of nothing but salt. Still like instant mashed potato though.
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Yea same and if I didn't eat breakfast it would be lunch and if I didn't eat lunch it was dinner and if I didn't eat dinner hunger with my mom
My mum and dad used to make 3 different meals for me and my 2 sisters cos we liked different things and I couldn’t handle some things, and my middle sister had to be veggie as if any meat products were ingested by her she ended up in hospital. So it wasn’t easy to just cook the same thing for everyone to eat. Even now there is just me and my parents at home and sometimes my belly can’t handle meat, wheat or dairy and sometimes it can or variations of them, so cooking for the three of us is often difficult. M&D will have one thing and i’ll Have something else or Dad and I will have something and mum will have something different.
Hmmmm ... My kids are spoiled... I'm a chef .... and was lucky to have a mom who was a gourmet cook too.
I was a very picky eater as a baby. I refused to touch anything other than my mother's milk even though it was time for me to start eating baby food. My mother realized she probably would not be able to tell me no you HAVE to eat this so she sent me to live with my Grandmother. I don't remember much from the experience except that once a baby calf was staring at me and I had a huge meltdown because of it. ( My grandmother and grandfather are farmers)
Depends on their age. Even the most well trained four year old can’t be trusted to prepare their own meal.
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An Extra Kid
Reheated Coffee
A Sleeping Baby
This has literally just happened to me. Baby finished his milk and is sleeping on his nursing cushion so am just waiting to make sure he's fully asleep before making the transfer over into his cot.
Mental Breakdowns
One-Piece Pajamas
Three Kids
you need to make more kids because if you drink 3 kids they wont last long
Parenting A Toddler
*ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE**PUT YOU HANDS AND LEGS ON TOP OF YOUR MOMS HEAD AND START THE PARTY*
Co-Sleeping
Busy Raising Kids
And that most of your old party dresses don't fit anyway :) oh the regrets
Changes In Taste
To be fair, if the kid got sick on the bananas it could easily change their tastes. I hate green beans. I've been told I loved them until I got sick on them.
Family Portrait
LOL my son drew me as a super hero with super stretchy arms, he says im mrs incredible <3
Perfect Shower
Sneaky Snacks
Playing In The Snow
Love Being A Mom
Happy Mother's Day
That Look
A Day Without The Kids
Call Me Back, Please
Day Off
Scientific Experiment
Feeding Your Kids
Car Naps
Alone Time
I'm guessing that cow is a d**k. Babies are excellent judges of character.
Stay At Home Mom
Skipping A Nap
Little Devils
Some days I literally tell my husband, "I kept the kids alive." That's the best I could do.
Working From Home
Morning vs. Night
Hero Of The Day
Home Haircuts
Parents:*Moan and whinge about how having kids ruined their social life, sleep schedule & just about everything else* Me:"Nah kids aren't for me" Parents & judgemental a******s:"WHATTTTTTTTT!!1!!!!!111!! KIDS ARE THE BEST"
A friend of mine says: "Children are the best and the worst we have in our lives." I love my daughter, she is, under a general view, a perfect child. Since newborn she always slept at least 6hours straight, is rarely sick, eats everything we put on her front, likes fish and salad/vegetables, I can count with one hand her child tantrums and she made only 2 in public (now at 14y we have arguments often, but are usually negociated, some days she ends upset but accepts my demands, others I have to give up some minor rules and trust her jugdement), is a great student, well behaved, helps random people she sees in need, and receives appraisal from her teachers and people around. When people ask me why didn't I had a second child, I always say: "Look at my daughter. I'm a spoiled mom. I'm afraid a second may come as "standard" or worst, and I'll regret my decision hundreds of times." I'm a lucky momma, but I completely understand people who don't want children, and that must be respected!
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I refuse to have children simply because of most of these things. I don’t think I could be a good mother with all of these things on my plate, stressing me out more than I already am. Children are a lot of work, and I’m definitely not going to put that burden on myself.
I have 2 nieces and a nephew. I love them and I’ll take them to the zoo or whatever but after 1 day (or even several hours) I’m exhausted and glad I can just drop em off at my brothers when we get home. They always say it’s different with your own kids but no thanks. Too much work and stress. Not going to put that burden on myself either.
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Oh hell no. Never wanted kids and thank God I never had them. But I'd like to tip my hat and give a shout out to everyone that has kids including my mom who had me. It is not an easy job as you can see. And I have nothing but respect for parents. But I thank God I never had any.
Don't know why you got downvoted. It's great when someone knows what to want/not want in life! Lots of my friends are happy without kids.
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Shout-out to the single dads who may or may not have had the time to look through these! You're just as important as moms, although that 5 o'clock shadow suits you more than them.
single dads don't get near enough respect if you ask me!
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Totally agree Reilly Beryll and wusah. I made the cjoice never to have kids and I have never regretted it. You have to be aware of your limitations
Agreed. Parenting/reproducing is not for everyone. It is OKAY to never have kids, particularly by choice. It is past time to remove the stigma against childfree people.
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That moment when you realize that you're eleven but you also love parenting memes....
The biggest lesson children teach is patience and how to not be selfish. My grandpa told me when I was 15 it’s in the tone of your voice when you talk to children. He was right you never have to yell they get that it’s serious just by how you say it. Having a family that you raise with love and respect is one of life’s greatest rewards we can have. Enjoy the journey as it goes so fast and before you know it they are off on their own adventures.
It doesn’t matter how much sleep you lose, how much food you find in your hair, how many times you locked yourself in the bathroom, how many events you had to turn down, etc..... I’f given the opportunity to “give the child back” not one mom I know would trade all the bad for not having one! They definitely change your life! And one kiss and giggle erases all the things we b***h about :)
I'm infertile and can't have kids. People have still mithered me in the past about when would I start a family etc. Now I'm 64 I think it's as well that I didn't as I don't think I'd have been a good mother at the right time. I was very like my own mother - who always let me know that a daughter was the worst thing that could ever happen to a woman.
I'm so sorry your mother made you feel that way. :'( I hope you have had a happy and fulfilled life in spite of her lack of support for you.
Load More Replies... Lol,the top comments are always about not wanting to have kids.On EVERY story like this
Has a fantasy that as you leave the hospital/ birthing suite / birthing bed/chair: every mum gets issued with two aunties and two uncles for the child. ( safe with kids Aunties and Uncles of course )
That's how it used to be when we were all still living in caves.
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Laughing because I just watched my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days and managed to keep them alive!
Just baby sat my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days. I can relate to some of these memes. I am exhausted. So glad I am Grandma and I can finally go home until the next time I am called for duty. I can truly say that I am glad I managed to keep them alive for that many days. I laugh because I had only one child, he is starting this kid thing late in his life at age 38, both mom and dad were home from work every evening and at age 67 I am too old for this!
I am a parent and know someone in my social circle who doesn't want to have children. Whenever she saw me struggle with my 3yo, I know for sure that she felt grateful in her heart that she made the decision. But never once she said something so cocky like she's very happy and satisfied to see parent suffer. She chose to stay quiet or say something to cheer me up. Besides, if someone describe parents as annoying people and kids are sucks, who doesn't get defend? There's happiness and lesson I've learn to be a better me by having one. Something that "these" people will call b******t. I know. This is something that maybe difficult to understand by nonparent so therefore better to be shared to other parents only. Don't get me wrong, I am not campaigning about people should have children because that is the right thing to do. Despite of my defend, I also support those who choose not to have children because they aware that they will have huge amount of distress and potentially will abuse
Or neglect the children if they have one. Let's just give each other empathy no matter what we choose.
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My mom never had any problems with me and my twin brother. We were like little angels. The fallen sort.
I love my sons but if I had to do it over again I wouldn't have had children.
Says you love your sons goes right around and practically say you wouldn't have them yep that makes since 🙄
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I can’t relate to any of them but they are funny .. I just feel bad for moms who actually feel like this .. my daughter has always been perfect never a bother in any way to me .. she’s my best friend and yes we have an understanding that we are best friends but I am her mom, she never disrespects me I’m so lucky!
I’m so confused by a majority of these comments. IF YOU DO NOT WANT CHILDREN... then whyyyy are you reading this and whyyy are you commenting- this post isn’t for you!
THEN WHYYYY ARE YALL EVEN READING THIS POST! It’s obviously for MOMS AND DADS - or CAREGIVERS!
Happy Mothers day Mom love you so much I know we have been through some hard times but being with you is the best time 💕💗
i love my mum dont get me wrong she is very nice but she sends me to bed at the STUPIDEST time ON A WEEKEND around 7-6PM on a weekend 6:56 PM on non weekends
Me and my siblings grew much closer to our mother than to our father so she really so attached to us and we grew as mama's boys and girl. One time there's been an argument between our father and his little brother(who also lives with us), I'm just watching since I'm such a wimpy person, our mom and my brother caught up in the discussion and things flare up, my brother unconsciously blurted out and answered back rudely. I have never seen her so shocked, angry, disappointed, hard feeling, weeping and so distressed all in the same time. She yelled that how dare him talked like that to her if he only know how hard to give birth and raise a child then they will just disrespect you after all the things they've been through. That hit me so hard that I broke their argument to calm everyone.
My grandfather told me when I was 15 children are a lesson in patience and it’s all in the town of your voice when you speak to them. He was right my three children are adults now I always say it goes really quickly, enjoy the journey love is grand
Well remember: you CHOSE to have children. Now you have the consequences of that choice: children and being a parent. Your fault for being fooled. #childfreeforlife
English most always uses gendered pronouns, so it depends on who made the meme. If the meme is the opposite gender of you but it applies to you then do a mental change to your personal pronouns and enjoy.
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Parents:*Moan and whinge about how having kids ruined their social life, sleep schedule & just about everything else* Me:"Nah kids aren't for me" Parents & judgemental a******s:"WHATTTTTTTTT!!1!!!!!111!! KIDS ARE THE BEST"
A friend of mine says: "Children are the best and the worst we have in our lives." I love my daughter, she is, under a general view, a perfect child. Since newborn she always slept at least 6hours straight, is rarely sick, eats everything we put on her front, likes fish and salad/vegetables, I can count with one hand her child tantrums and she made only 2 in public (now at 14y we have arguments often, but are usually negociated, some days she ends upset but accepts my demands, others I have to give up some minor rules and trust her jugdement), is a great student, well behaved, helps random people she sees in need, and receives appraisal from her teachers and people around. When people ask me why didn't I had a second child, I always say: "Look at my daughter. I'm a spoiled mom. I'm afraid a second may come as "standard" or worst, and I'll regret my decision hundreds of times." I'm a lucky momma, but I completely understand people who don't want children, and that must be respected!
Load More Replies... I refuse to have children simply because of most of these things. I don’t think I could be a good mother with all of these things on my plate, stressing me out more than I already am. Children are a lot of work, and I’m definitely not going to put that burden on myself.
I have 2 nieces and a nephew. I love them and I’ll take them to the zoo or whatever but after 1 day (or even several hours) I’m exhausted and glad I can just drop em off at my brothers when we get home. They always say it’s different with your own kids but no thanks. Too much work and stress. Not going to put that burden on myself either.
Load More Replies... Oh hell no. Never wanted kids and thank God I never had them. But I'd like to tip my hat and give a shout out to everyone that has kids including my mom who had me. It is not an easy job as you can see. And I have nothing but respect for parents. But I thank God I never had any.
Don't know why you got downvoted. It's great when someone knows what to want/not want in life! Lots of my friends are happy without kids.
Load More Replies... Shout-out to the single dads who may or may not have had the time to look through these! You're just as important as moms, although that 5 o'clock shadow suits you more than them.
single dads don't get near enough respect if you ask me!
Load More Replies... Totally agree Reilly Beryll and wusah. I made the cjoice never to have kids and I have never regretted it. You have to be aware of your limitations
Agreed. Parenting/reproducing is not for everyone. It is OKAY to never have kids, particularly by choice. It is past time to remove the stigma against childfree people.
Load More Replies... That moment when you realize that you're eleven but you also love parenting memes....
The biggest lesson children teach is patience and how to not be selfish. My grandpa told me when I was 15 it’s in the tone of your voice when you talk to children. He was right you never have to yell they get that it’s serious just by how you say it. Having a family that you raise with love and respect is one of life’s greatest rewards we can have. Enjoy the journey as it goes so fast and before you know it they are off on their own adventures.
It doesn’t matter how much sleep you lose, how much food you find in your hair, how many times you locked yourself in the bathroom, how many events you had to turn down, etc..... I’f given the opportunity to “give the child back” not one mom I know would trade all the bad for not having one! They definitely change your life! And one kiss and giggle erases all the things we b***h about :)
I'm infertile and can't have kids. People have still mithered me in the past about when would I start a family etc. Now I'm 64 I think it's as well that I didn't as I don't think I'd have been a good mother at the right time. I was very like my own mother - who always let me know that a daughter was the worst thing that could ever happen to a woman.
I'm so sorry your mother made you feel that way. :'( I hope you have had a happy and fulfilled life in spite of her lack of support for you.
Load More Replies... Lol,the top comments are always about not wanting to have kids.On EVERY story like this
Has a fantasy that as you leave the hospital/ birthing suite / birthing bed/chair: every mum gets issued with two aunties and two uncles for the child. ( safe with kids Aunties and Uncles of course )
That's how it used to be when we were all still living in caves.
Load More Replies... Laughing because I just watched my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days and managed to keep them alive!
Just baby sat my 23 month old grandson and 2 month old granddaughter for 6 days. I can relate to some of these memes. I am exhausted. So glad I am Grandma and I can finally go home until the next time I am called for duty. I can truly say that I am glad I managed to keep them alive for that many days. I laugh because I had only one child, he is starting this kid thing late in his life at age 38, both mom and dad were home from work every evening and at age 67 I am too old for this!
I am a parent and know someone in my social circle who doesn't want to have children. Whenever she saw me struggle with my 3yo, I know for sure that she felt grateful in her heart that she made the decision. But never once she said something so cocky like she's very happy and satisfied to see parent suffer. She chose to stay quiet or say something to cheer me up. Besides, if someone describe parents as annoying people and kids are sucks, who doesn't get defend? There's happiness and lesson I've learn to be a better me by having one. Something that "these" people will call b******t. I know. This is something that maybe difficult to understand by nonparent so therefore better to be shared to other parents only. Don't get me wrong, I am not campaigning about people should have children because that is the right thing to do. Despite of my defend, I also support those who choose not to have children because they aware that they will have huge amount of distress and potentially will abuse
Or neglect the children if they have one. Let's just give each other empathy no matter what we choose.
Load More Replies... My mom never had any problems with me and my twin brother. We were like little angels. The fallen sort.
I love my sons but if I had to do it over again I wouldn't have had children.
Says you love your sons goes right around and practically say you wouldn't have them yep that makes since 🙄
Load More Replies... They seem to repeat, that's what happens when somebody upvotes them while you scroll.
Load More Replies... I can’t relate to any of them but they are funny .. I just feel bad for moms who actually feel like this .. my daughter has always been perfect never a bother in any way to me .. she’s my best friend and yes we have an understanding that we are best friends but I am her mom, she never disrespects me I’m so lucky!
I’m so confused by a majority of these comments. IF YOU DO NOT WANT CHILDREN... then whyyyy are you reading this and whyyy are you commenting- this post isn’t for you!
THEN WHYYYY ARE YALL EVEN READING THIS POST! It’s obviously for MOMS AND DADS - or CAREGIVERS!
Happy Mothers day Mom love you so much I know we have been through some hard times but being with you is the best time 💕💗
i love my mum dont get me wrong she is very nice but she sends me to bed at the STUPIDEST time ON A WEEKEND around 7-6PM on a weekend 6:56 PM on non weekends
Me and my siblings grew much closer to our mother than to our father so she really so attached to us and we grew as mama's boys and girl. One time there's been an argument between our father and his little brother(who also lives with us), I'm just watching since I'm such a wimpy person, our mom and my brother caught up in the discussion and things flare up, my brother unconsciously blurted out and answered back rudely. I have never seen her so shocked, angry, disappointed, hard feeling, weeping and so distressed all in the same time. She yelled that how dare him talked like that to her if he only know how hard to give birth and raise a child then they will just disrespect you after all the things they've been through. That hit me so hard that I broke their argument to calm everyone.
My grandfather told me when I was 15 children are a lesson in patience and it’s all in the town of your voice when you speak to them. He was right my three children are adults now I always say it goes really quickly, enjoy the journey love is grand
Well remember: you CHOSE to have children. Now you have the consequences of that choice: children and being a parent. Your fault for being fooled. #childfreeforlife
English most always uses gendered pronouns, so it depends on who made the meme. If the meme is the opposite gender of you but it applies to you then do a mental change to your personal pronouns and enjoy.
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