40 Jokes And Memes That Hilariously Sum Up Being A Parent From The “Parent Normal” IG Page (New Pics)
You have faceless Instagram accounts recycling parenting memes, trying to capitalize on the latest buzzwords and then you have 'Parent Normal.'
It's run by writer Chris Cate who is a "3x dad" himself, so you know the content he shares is coming from someone with real-life experience and an understanding of what raising kids actually feels like. Which is probably the reason why 157,000 people are already following his carefully-curated feed.
The best part is that you don't even have to be a mother or father yourself to get these jokes. Thanks to all the pop-culture references, they're universal. So continue scrolling to check out the latest memes Chris has shared and for his older gems, open up our first publication on him.
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This Is Going To Be A Fun Christmas
It Happens To All Of Us
The 80s Were A Different Time
Yep
It's like with that c**k waking up screaming. We don't know why but we understand.
Sweet Slimy Revenge!
Respect
Brutal!
So Rewarding
I once accused my mom of having kids to get her dishes done. I remember being quite offended when she laughed at me.
I Wish This Wasn't True
If You Know, You Know
Life Ain't Easy For Anybody
The Scary Truth!
How Did We Survive?
Now Who Needs To Relax?
I'm So Tired, But I Can't Sleep. Why?!
Are You Listening?
I Would Have Such Mixed Feelings On This Smell
Ain't That The Truth!
This Is A Scary Thought
Kid: What Markers?
Some Questions Are Best Not Asked
I'd Rather Be Wrongly Called Pregnant
Who Wants To Play?
Oh my, I'm rather deaf and have been for more than 30 years - nerve damage so hearing aids don't work. Babysitting the grandchildren and 7 year old is yelling around 10pm. Go up, ask what's the matter - she yells something which to me sounded really garbled and I couldn't understand. I ask her nicely to repeat it more slowly and quietly as I couldn't understand. More garble and why can't you understand me at the end. I'm deaf, I reply, surely you know this? Another headfit "You're lying, you're not deaf" Turns out that the only deaf children she knows all had cochlear implants, so you're not deaf unless you have one, ...
All Kids Are Different!
Horrible
This Doesn't Bode Well For My Future
Tag Your Spouse If This Is True!
Don't Ask About Kid 3
nah just strap a pillow to 'em and leave some cereal within their reach... they'll be fine
Load More Replies...I had to ask a mom to cover up when I was teaching pre-school. Oddly enough other mom's came and said Hey can you please ask her to cover up when she is nursing. A very uncomfortable conversation had to happen. I learned I do not like to be in charge.
I showed this to my wife and coffee shot out of her nose as she laughed. I've seen way too much of my sister in law who is on her 3rd child and still nurses the first one
Pacifiers: 1st kid drops - boil on stove for an hour; 2nd kid drops rinse under warm water; 3rd kid drops - suck it, spit and stick it back in. Never got to 4th - but woh.
With my first I was very careful with sitting in the best positions while breastfeeding and I would ask at all public places what their policies were regarding breastfeeding. Second child... I didn't care about breastfeeding in public, really. If there was a place to sit I would breastfeed there if baby was hungry. No matter what. Also, I didn't care too much about how correctly I was sitting while breastfeeding and sometimes I'd do it standing up/walking around. Now, with my third child it's been a crazy and fun ride. Lol. We do whatever positions we want to and I have been breastfeeding her quite a few times while walking. Also, had her with me to some meetings and I'd just pretty much say "oi, hope it's fine that I breastfeed!" While pulling out the boob. Lol. I'm sure it's been shocking to some ppl but nobody ever said anything. Am now very close to the end of breastfeeding my third kid. And I have done a fine job with all three kids! *proud mom* 😁
I always took care to feed my first "out of sight". Then my second was born. He was tiny and had trouble nursing. He had to be fed every hour, I stopped giving a sh*t soon after
Load More Replies...Maybe the nursing mother feels more comfortable that way.
Load More Replies...As An Introvert, This Hits Home
Nobody
Please Don't Ask Why I'm Yelling
Can't Let Your Imagination Run Too Wild!
Who Is The Boss Here?!
We Can All Use A Safe Place
Life Isn’t Fair. Kids: Hold My Root Beer
My brother NEVER cut it exactly in half and always took more. I’m still bitter about that because it was MY chocolate bar!!!
Truth!
My ex taught my daughter the "mom, mama, mom, mommy, mom, mama....." "WHAT?!" "...HI" Skit Stewie does to Lou's while she sleeps in the show 'Family Guy'. My daughter was 2. She still does to me and she is 11.🙄
You Have No Idea
Wouldn't That Be Nice
aren't all those nature documentaries like that? always the cutest thing has to die
Welcome To Parenthood!
Your Dad Lol
Motherhood Is A Workout
Just give the kids to your husband goddammit, he gotta do something too
Life's A Beach
So Very Tired
After grocery shopping, which came after working a full day, my mother pulled out bread, cold cuts, and condiments for a make your own supper night.
It's Best Not To Apply Common Sense To Monster-Related Activity
i remember a parenting mistake... we lived next door to a graveyard and our kids we're worried there would be ghosts in our attic, i replied 'why would they be up there? they could be anywhere in the house'... sorry kids
These All Check Out
I'm voting for that last option. It's an excellent stress reliever, and it's more efficient than the other options.
Can I Add ‘How To Find Shoes’ And ‘How To Go To Sleep In 30 Minutes Or Less?’
Truth. Life Isn't Always Pickles And Peaches!
Complete Shocker, Right?
Just Trying To Survive!
Who Needs A Weekend From Weekends?
That's A Fair Description!
Some Things Will Never Change
Some Lessons Don't Take Much Teaching
my brother yelled at my sister for having a sticker that has many 69's in the shape of the word nice and told her it was inappropriate and she needed to get rid of it. I told him she had no clue why it was bad and he said "well she should've! Also why did she get it at a pride fest?" Like bro pride is all about that kind of thing smh.
Every. Damn. Time!
I Can't Count!
Perspective Is So Important
Well, when you use scientific reasoning, I'ma just gonna have me another slice.
Why Hasn't This Happened Yet?
Master Negotiator
A Blessing And A Curse
Math Hits Different When You're A Parent
Never understood why parents didn't mark them with inside stickers or marks on the sole.
My Brain Can't Stop Spinning At Night
I stay up until four or five am. I get up around one pm. If I have to go somewhere I get up and do whatever and come home and doze off. I crave being alone. Since Covid...My husband works from home. One kid moved out and the oldest and the youngest are still here. I can honestly say I'm going insane. Two will leave and the third one comes home. I really miss my six hour alone time. We live in a nine hundred square foot apartment.
Yeah, Too Bad
This is one of those good lies. Candy is bad for kids. Check. Parents need stress relieving intervals throughout the day. Check.
It's The Song That Never Ends
Kids Can't Resist Trying To Roll Down The Windows
Good Luck With That!
And Lunch Needs To Be Over By 10am
Good Times!
Being A Parent Isn’t One Job. It’s A Million Jobs
Be Cooler. Good Advice
It's Science
Every time I see a comedian reenact my father's move of swatting us in the back from the front seat, I wonder... is this taught in a special class just for parents?
So Bizarre
No Rest For The Weary
There's Nowhere Toothpaste Hasn't Been Flung In Our Bathroom
*puts toothpaste-filled fire extinguisher back* no idea what you’re talking about!!
Party Time!
That's Odd. Or Is It Even?
Great! Just when I thought I'd get to watch the game, we're perusing Online Etymology to answer this question.
Guilty
Who Has Time For Any Of This?
Early 80s baby, raised by an amazing and hardworking single mum. But geez there was NO time for being a precious princess. One night about 5y/o, I was playing in a laundry basket- it broke and sliced my elbow. I cried out in pain.. NOPE! No games tonight! It's bed time- stop with the stories!! Some time later mum followed the trail of blood up the stairs to my room, then got me out of bed to get it stitched. I got me a late night "I'm really sorry" ice cream that night! SCORE lol. Poor mum..
How Often Do I Need To Keep Buying New Pajamas?
Anybody Else Grow Up On These? (I'm Trying To Forget)
This Tweet Has A Punchline At The End, But It Also Has A Lot Of Truth. Kids Often Have Really Boring Interests And Repeat The Same Boring Facts About Them. But As Much As I Want To Say “Who Cares,” My Kids Need Me To Listen To Them Talk About The Things They Love, Even If It’s Something I Find Mind Numbing Like Pokémon
Aww that sux. The kid has to find someone other than family to share something special. When they are older don't be surprised to be the last know the important things.
This Will Be An Interesting Teacher Conference
Why You Lying?
Tag The Friend Who Knows This Is True!
I Forgot It's Polite To Pretend
Kids Are Such Hard Workers. Just Ask Them
Whose Genes Does This Sound Like In Your House?
I've Seen Worse Packing Jobs
We Cuss Because We Care?
Moms Are Superheroes!
Both my parents worked and my sister and I turned out fine, since BOTH PARENTS WORKED TOGETHER. I feel like this meme page is for moms whose spouses don’t do s**t.
Seriously. And The Price Keeps Going Up
Anybody Else The Same Way?
If he puts them away it is, de facto, the correct way. Same with the dishes.
Always
Stop Whining
Sitting Is An Underrated Hobby
Who Is Ready To Party?
I Can't Watch!
That's It. Those Are The Choices
Or... my girls call Dance nights "2 dinner nights". Mad race to get home, change, have a bowl or 2 of something hot and filling, out the door by 445pm. Return home around 8 for "second dinner" which can't be the same as "first dinner". Sigh.
Ruthless
* buys all the Pandas their own candy bar that they don't have to share with anyone*
* buys all the Pandas their own candy bar that they don't have to share with anyone*