Mothers have to deal with a lot in their lives, and their superpowers are highly underrated. Until you become a mother yourself, it’s hard to understand and appreciate the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids, managing everyone’s lives, and keeping up with the house chores.
With the number of things moms are juggling, we can’t blame them if their patience runs short or if they’re squeezing in some extra me-time. Rather often, out of everyone in the household, mums deserve a break the most.
We hope this list of relatable mom memes offers our beloved mothers relief and puts a smile back on their tireless faces. Scroll through our collection of comical mom’s life moments, and let’s come together to honor all the fantastic supermoms.
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“Sell Him On Etsy!”
Silent Treatment
Lead By Example
Stay-at-Home Moms Could Be Earning Thousands
According to 2018 research by Beike Biotechnology, a center that does societal and stem cell studies, a stay-at-home mom with four children is estimated to be continuously working the equivalent of 26 years (1). The research group conducted this study using statistical data, salary metrics, and time estimates for each job of motherhood across various countries.
The study then projected the commercial value of the usual tasks performed by stay-at-home mothers, like cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, and general home management tasks, putting a value on each role versus the projected number of hours.
If moms were paid for these tasks, they should be raking in substantial salaries. For instance, a stay-at-home mom would take home between USD 5,300 and USD 5,900 in Switzerland.
In a recent study, four US cities were ranked among the top 10 cities where stay-at-home moms would earn the highest salaries if paid for all their work. These cities are San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, and Los Angeles, with potential earnings of up to USD 5,400.
Taking A Picture Of Your Kid
Candy Alert
Or my dogs when I open the cheese drawer... they are my kids.... my husband comes running, too
Why Moms Carry Their Kids on the Left
According to Abigail Tucker (Smithsonian Magazine, 2021), whether a mom is left or right-handed, they would still cradle their babies on the left side of their body, especially in the early months (2).
The left-handed bias is due to the human brain’s lopsided layout: sensory information on the left side of the body is processed on the right side of the brain, where emotions are processed.
A 2018 study published in Biology Letters Journal demonstrated that holding and observing the baby on the left may help transmit social information to the right side more efficiently (3). Babies also prefer to keep their mother on the left side, which makes the exchange of information and emotional connection more convenient.
Dealing with Picky Eaters
Goal: “Sleep Like My Husband”
“Mommy Brain” is a Real Phenomenon
When mothers feel forgetful, it’s due to a biological reason known as “mommy brain.” A study published in the Nature Neuroscience Journal in 2016 found that mothers experience a reduction in gray matter during pregnancy, and these changes can last for at least two years (4).
However, losing gray matter during pregnancy may have some benefits. Research has revealed that the brain regions involved in processing and responding to social signals may become more efficient during pregnancy.
In fact, women who experienced the most significant decrease in gray matter performed better on a standard assessment of maternal attachment to their children. This indicates that the areas of the brain responsible for a mother’s interaction with her child become more active.
Regretting That You Taught Them to Say “Mom”
Clueless Mom
Pregnancy May Actually Be Contagious
A 2014 study published in the Advanced Life Course Research Journal analyzed the pregnancy timing of more than 30,000 German women and found that pregnancy spreads in workplaces (5). In the year after a colleague had a baby, there was an uptick in first pregnancies among colleagues.
Similar research published in the Demography Journal 2010 showed the same trend followed by families (6). A Norwegian study involving over 110,000 sibling pairs demonstrated that siblings significantly influence each other’s decision to get pregnant, particularly during their first pregnancies.
That Sly Photographer
An Extra Kid—“Why Not?”
Finding Your Leftover Coffee
That Baby’s The Bomb
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.
“Bend the Knee”
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 Conundrum
And honestly, with the weight, I'm sure that piece would've sank if Jack got on it too.
Load More Replies...Mythbusters proved it was not possible as the weight of both of them wouldve sunk the board however it was plausible but only if the thought to tie the life jacket under the board to keep it floating with both of them on it.
Load More Replies...My kid once used my actual face as a pillow as I curled up in the tightest corner of a king size bed.
I share a queen size bed with two doggies. Yeah, I know, I spoil them.
Load More Replies...Kids should sleep in their beds. My kids only slept with me when they were sick. There that solves the problem.
According to "diabolical Canadian James Cameron", "there was only room for one smallish woman." (Reference to a TV show)
Yeah, cats too. King size bed, husband at work, I’m on the edge of the bed because one of the cats is curled up behind my knees but I don’t move her because I’m an idiot.
When the kid takes up all the space on the bed when there should be enough room for mom and dad...i am the dad
if they wouldve taken turns jack might have survived, or at the least they couldve found another bit of wood for him to climb on
for real tho jack didnt even have to die and he wouldn't have died if her ass would have just stayed on the boat because at that point he would have been rescued because he would have been on that door.And i'm only 11 yet i know that and i nhave also seen titanic like a million times but cry everytime he lets go of the door
is it a bad idea if they both take turns in the water so that both can keep warm alternately?
It's James Camerons fault. He said in an interview that he thought this was the best ending for the story. It wouldn't have been quite the same if Rose had him to do all this stuff she did in her new life. She did it despite loosing him. And she took his name. She was brave AND loyal. She became a strong woman in fact..
this was shot in a pool in Vancouver. A friend of mine was an extra and said it was just miserable. You know how you get your fingers all wrinkly if you're in the bath too long? Well, make that 8-10 hours in one day.
Load More Replies...Looks like a production photo. Leo: "Great, she gets to nap while WE all stand here in a cold pool waiting for the cameras to roll!"
Actually, in an interview recently, Kate Winslet was asked directly, if there had been room for Jack, and she admitted there was. So that settles that.
Room for Jack doesn't mean that there was enough buoyancy for Jack
Load More Replies...I always wondered why Jack didn't just get up there on that piece of wood with Rose. There looks like there is plenty of room. What a b***h, lol.
“Got Busy Raising Babies”
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
Extreme Makeover
Sneaky Snacks
Snow: Expectation vs Reality
Mom’s Google Search
Mother’s Day Reminder
If Looks Could Kill
Mommy’s Day Off
“What Day Off?!”
Sleep Study Subject
Sick on the Job
No to Car Naps
Craving Alone Time
I'm guessing that cow is a d**k. Babies are excellent judges of character.
A Typical Day for a Stay-at-Home Mom
When the Kid Didn’t Nap
“Mother of...”
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
Winning Bedtime
Home Haircuts
“My Mom’s a Witch”
Shopping with Dad vs Shopping with Mom
YouTube Police
The Remedy that is Mom’s Kiss
Lose-Lose Situation
“Do Them, You Must”
“She Just Said Don’t Touch, Right?”
Bare Necessities
“My Own Colony of Seagulls”
Best Mother’s Day Present
When It’s Way “Too Quiet”
A Mom’s Work is Never Done
Mother’s Masterpiece
Mom’s Messenger
Fave Mom Words: “Keep the Change!”
Mommy Manipulator
“I’ll Give You Something to Cry About”
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.
Load More Replies...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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