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Flying to the moon. Scaling Mt. Everest. Plugging a USB stick into your computer the right way in on the first try. All of these are huge challenges. However, they somewhat pale in comparison to one of the biggest challenges of all in life—being a good parent (getting enough sleep as one grants extra credits).

Each month, Bored Panda collects the funniest and wittiest posts on Twitter that any parent is bound to relate to. Raising your munchkins is an adventure in itself and parents can’t help but share their tales with others on social media. Check out the best parenting tweets this August, upvote the ones you loved the most, and let us know how your family’s handling the end of summer and the start of autumn and starting school again.

I also reached out to British comedy writer, musical comedian, and single mom Ariane Sherine for a chat about why parents share their challenges online, about the start of the new school year, as well as for some tips for new parents on handling the cornucopia of chaos and confusion. You can read Bored Panda’s interview with her below, Pandas.

PS—you’ll find our most recent parenting tweet lists right over here: July, June, and May.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm pretty sure most people had a lemonade stall at some point in their childhood. Mine lasted an hour before I gave up and drank it all :)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The hamster lives! Either that or you've accidentally gathered proof of the Tooth Fairy's existence...

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Comedy writer and pop star in waiting, Ariane, told Bored Panda that parents sharing their experiences with others on social media helps them deal with the challenges that they face every day at home. What’s more, you can end up bonding with other parents over shared experiences. In the end, you feel less alone knowing that others have been in your shoes before.

“Sharing tough parenting situations helps you let off steam, alleviate frustration, and feel less isolated, especially when you’re a single parent, as I am,” she said. “Often other parents respond with their own anecdotes, so you feel less alone. And it’s always fun to share the hilarious things your kid says and does. I’ve tweeted so many of those that I made my daughter a book of the tweets for her 10th birthday, which she loved!”

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Ariane also gave me some insights into what the quickly approaching new school year is shaping up to be like this time around for her daughter, Lily. According to Ariane, some schools are getting rid of Covid restrictions for students in the UK. This is vastly different from last year. The rules regarding contact groups, aka ‘bubbles,’ have been relaxed, however, schools in England will be inviting students to be tested for Covid.

“The new school year will be different for my daughter Lily, as there are no longer going to be class ‘bubbles’ and all Covid restrictions will be removed. It’s also her last year of primary school, which feels bittersweet. My baby is growing up!” Ariane opened up to Bored Panda about why this year is special for Lily.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm an adult and I still do whatever I want. That's the blessing of not having any kids :p

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oof as a 14 year old- i love my cray cray family and im proud of it!

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What’s more, Ariane had some fabulous tips and tricks for those of you Pandas who are new to parenting. She shared with Bored Panda how she approaches parenting. Especially in tough situations.

“I always try to parent with love and understanding,” she said. “When my daughter’s upset, I give her a hug and stroke her hair, and that calms her down. It’s essential to remember that your child’s frustrations and tantrums are rarely personal. They’re just a natural part of growing up, and we need to allow them to express their feelings.”

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So there you have it, dear Pandas. All the proof that you need that sharing your parenting ups and downs on social media isn’t just allowed, it can actually be great for your emotional health. Got any fun or challenging parenting tales to tell? Let us know all about them in the comments.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Childhood is asking your parent for a cookie, they say tomorrow, the next day ALL THE COOKIES ARE GONE

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Terrible who? Teenagers: hold my beer (seriously hold it I'm not allowed to drink it yet)

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't blame them! When your mum's on fire, it's the perfect time to roast marshmallows!

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I ever have kids and I go to their friend's birthday party, I'm never taking that cake. Little kids spit everywhere when they blow out the candles.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read it in my psychology text book. I think it's less of a riddle and more to show that people automatically think the doctor is a man. Though it's pretty outdated now :P

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quickest way to turn a good morning into a horrible morning with my 8 year old daughter.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I found out what a child's purpose is in life... TO DRAIN THEIR PARENTS ENERGY EVERY NIGHT

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this may introduce a benefit... what if they doing pole jump and the hiccup helps them jump higher?

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Adult boys are not better. My son, 24 now, gives me always a fist bump. 🤜 🤛. But sometimes he can surprise me. Last weekend, we had not seen in a while, we met by chance by his grandmother. He pounced at me, giving me the happiest and tightest bearhug you can imagine.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom would say “then eat some more of your food to fill the cracks instead.”

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They just love you so much and want to be where you are. Sometimes quite annoying, other times it melts the heart right out of your chest.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean if I take a nap, I can barely fall asleep later, so maybe the kid is right.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Erm... Both at the same time. Don't forget the sticky side of the honey jars all the time

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can remember when my dad got that list and crossed out all the specific brands. "A pencil is a pencil and a notebook is a notebook. I ain't going to pay €4 for a pencil when I can buy 50 of them for €3,55."

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And a mom loves that you're sitting in that car judging while she gets everybody's shoes on. What a hero

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Baskin Robbins I used to take my 3 children to every Friday “closed down” once COVID hit. It decided to stay closed once I saw how much money I was saving.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup mine does this too....I've started asking her "toasted or not toasted?" whenever she asks for it.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know when my kids have done something because one of them will run up to me with "X said" or "X did" with X just behind them

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good luck with that, my brother is almost 14 and he still rambles on and on about Minecraft.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No. Just because you say something nice doesn't mean that you get instantly rewarded. That only works in politics.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's why I donate blood - for the Nutter Butter cookies without guilt - I've given almost seven gallons.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or else, they can just walk. You know, it is that thing they do with their legs to move.

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They worked in mines. The children worked in mines too. And then they died.

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