Dad jokes may be all over the internet, but this weekend belongs to moms, so let's hand over the mic to them.
Whether your mother is the comedian in the family, or she could really, really use a laugh today, your family should find something in this Bored Panda list to help lighten the mood.
While we all have a unique sense of humor, there are some universal it's-funny-because-it's-true bits that only a mom can produce. So continue scrolling and check out the ones that really stand out!
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Best Mom Ever
Her Mother Looks So Happy
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to belong to a long line of jesters to make humor work for you and your children. Parents can sometimes use joking as a distraction or departure from the usual routine – a break from the serious side of things.
With humor, moms and dad can calm down emotional situations, encourage proper behavior and strengthen the parent-child bond. Yet, many of us do not fully appreciate its potential.
Talya Stone, a former public relations specialist turned blogger and the woman behind online journals Motherhood: The Real Deal and 40 Now What, told Bored Panda that allowing yourself to switch off and not make a big deal out of everything can be a real gamechanger.
"Life is so stressful, as can parenting be and humor is a powerful way of diffusing every situation in particular when your kids are driving you nuts and acting out."
"If I Birthed 6 Kids, I'm Gonna Get 6 Kids Out". Super-Mom Emma Schols Saved All Of Her 6 Kids From Their Burning Home
Even tho she was bleeding and losing skin, hair burnt like coal, she kept going. Emma got 93% burn injuries, yet still survived. A Hero.
Please Don't Make Fun Of This. I Asked My Mom To Make Me A Bulbasaur Cake For My 21st Birthday, And This Is The Result
She doesn't do any kind of art and I'm really happy with it.
World's Best Mom
If u love your parents, tell them. Doesn't have to be that hard. My dad is kindda cold but shows his love in many other ways and once in a while i'll drop an 'love u' just like passing by, and I can feel he feels touched by that. Btw, i think he has said to me "I love you' a hanful of times in my whole life (im 47) but is the kind of guy who would do a week long research on medicine if I told him I got a cold
"The moment I learned not to take everything so seriously (or myself so seriously), I instantly became a better parent," Talya Stone said.
Susan Newman, Ph.D., who is a social psychologist researching and writing about parenting concerns, family dynamics and trends, agrees. She thinks even though parental anger may seem like the right response when your child misbehaves, it runs the risk of putting a wedge in your relationship.
"Consider a thoughtful, humorous exchange: laughter or a joke, but one not made at your child’s expense in a way that demeans him," Newman suggested in U.S. News. "Sarcasm and put-downs work against tightening your parent-child bond. Let's say you send your child to his room or take your daughter's cellphone away for two weeks. You are ultimately pushing a child away who already feels miserable because he broke a rule or your favorite bowl (or because he got caught). She's stressed by the transgression that curtailed her privileges and may begin to harbor resentment toward her restricting parent."
My Mum Finally Escaped An Abusive Relationship And Found Herself A Little Place. No Furniture Yet But She Just Sent Me This And I’m So Proud
A Proud Look Of A Mother
Mom Gave Me A Teddy Bear For Thanksgiving. Took A Second To Realize It’s One Of The Most Valuable Things I’ve Ever Owned
A Mother Is A Mother After All
Of course, that doesn't mean that humor is always the best answer. "Anything that puts your child in physical danger or seems to put his academic or social standing at risk calls for a serious chat or imposing restrictions," Newman highlighted.
But with that being said, in many instances, a lighter approach reduces both the parent's and the child's stress. So why not make use of it?
"It can also keep a situation from escalating and reduce a child's feelings of regret or remorse over having done something inappropriate. Most importantly, humor underscores that you love your child in spite of the immediate misstep."
My Wife Loves To Take A Nap Whenever Possible. Her Mom And Grandma Came To Town To Visit And Now I Can See Where She Gets It From
Mom Who Helped Her Blind Daughter Graduate From Law School, Received And Honorary Law Degree For Her Effort
I read about this on another BP post. The mother read all her text books to her, and helped her study and wrote essays for her. What a beautiful person
My Mom Took This Picture Of Our Dog And Also Doesn't Know Memes
Mom Was Worried Somebody Would Step On The Cat, So She Put Cones Around Him
I'm more concerned over the trip hazard that rug has got going on. Plus my OCD wants to straighten it.
Rod A. Martin, one of the premier researchers on the topic, is certain that humor is important for both emotional well-being and relationships.
In his book, 'The Psychology of Humor: An Integrative Approach,' Martin points out, "Besides boosting positive emotions and counteracting negative moods like depression and anxiety, humor is thought to be a valuable mechanism for coping with stressful life events and an important social skill for initiating, maintaining and enhancing satisfying interpersonal relationships."
Moms Are Best
My Mom Crochets And Donated 42 Blankets To Sick Children This Year
I crochet and I know the incredible amount of time that she put into making those blankets. That's a wonderful gift.
A Mom Who Gives Everything For Her Daughter
"My daughter has less than a year left to graduate from college. She studies business administration. She is good, smart, and eager to work. I still have 20 blocks left to finish my shift, but I remember my daughter and there is nothing to stop me."
A Mother Handed Out More Than 200 Goodie Bags Filled With Candy And Earplugs, In Case Her 4-Month-Old Child Cried During The Flight
A very touching gesture by the mother but as you know when you have kids expect the unexpected.
Not a peep out of the kid.
For parents who are infuriated by what their child has done, summoning humor in that moment can be hard, but Newman thinks it's worth a shot to make something out of an already unpleasant situation. The social psychologist invites moms and dads to imagine these situations:
- Your toddler throws ketchup at your beige curtains – a direct hit before company arrives in 15 minutes for dinner.
- Your teenager, a new driver, crumples the fender backing out of a parking space when he was told not to take the car to the mall.
- Your 7-year-old tries on every one of your lipsticks, breaking most of them in half.
- Your child uses your favorite handsaw on a mystery, gooey surface, and the saw is now only suitable for collecting dust or the trash.
- You warn the kids that nothing good could come from playing ball in the house. Two minutes later, they crack the living room window.
A Year And A Half-Ish After I Was Adopted. Me And My Mom
Their Mother Is A Saint
That shirt is so funny. Also can anyone tell me the difference between agender and non-binary?
My Mother Made Me The 2-Year-Old Outfit And The 39-Year-Old Outfit
My Mom Is Giving Me One Of Her Kidneys Tomorrow. Best Mom Ever
As a mother, most of us would donate any organ to ensure our childs' survival, including our hearts 💕
"None of the [before mentioned points are] particularly funny in the heat of the moment," Newman said. "As you attempt to control your displeasure and decide what to do, consider a reaction that's different from your usual approach. For instance, take the line, 'nothing good can come of that,' as a family mantra, an inside joke, and call it up when you see trouble brewing next time."
"Chances are good that your kids will laugh and start using it themselves (or with their siblings). They may even think twice about having a food fight or using your things without asking, and the line will be one more touching point between you. Alternatively, you can jump up and down or lie on the floor (not speaking) to 'say' without words, 'Stop what you’re doing right now!' And the children will think their parent acting ridiculously is quite entertaining."
My Mom Is A Nurse Practitioner And She Has Been On The Front Lines Of A Covid Unit Since March. She Just Got This Shirt. I Haven't Seen Her Light Up Like That In Months
A Very Awesome Mom
I do that for all of my kids, they have the option of getting the money after 1 year, or rolling it over and keep saving
Single Mom Dresses As Dad So Her Son Wouldn't Miss "Donuts With Dad" Day At School
Today at my son Elijah's skewl as I was dropping him off I ask him why there were so many cars... He said Donuts with Dad, so we quickly went back home cause I wasn't about to let him miss out... I know seeing other dads with their kids isn't easy for me but it's life, at least I can do whatever it takes to put a smile on that face, so here it goes.
That’s absolute love and dedication shown by the mother! Bless them both! I feel like a donut 🍩 now
In My Mom’s Bathroom
If you want to give it a go, Newman suggests these silly approaches:
- Act silly. Walk backward or abruptly stop speaking as a signal that you don't approve of whatever might be going on at the moment. Your children will laugh at you once they understand your action means you are not happy with the current behavior.
- Talk to your child in pig Latin. Or ask her to repeat back to you something you said in the language she’s studying in school or in pig Latin.
- Swoop in. Pretend you’re an angel or part of a cleanup crew (if a mess has been created) to diffuse the situation and get help with cleanup.
I Don’t Know If Angels Exist, But If They Do My Mom Is One. My Mom Taking Care Of Her Dad As He Loses The Fight Against Covid
The Amount Of Pride
Best Mum Ever
My Mum Has Been Crocheting Freddy Mercury Dolls And Auctioning Them Off For Cancer Research
- Get emotional, but not really. Make believe you are crying or sad, or do a dance and give it a name: “The Broken Vase Dance” or the “Not Going to Bed Dance.”
- Make up a jingle. Use it when your child might be acting unsuitably or is about to break one of your rules, and repeat it often. For example, bust out a tune when you see your daughter is about to go over her allotted nightly screen time. Or, sing when your son is about to touch an object he shouldn’t.
- Laugh at yourself. Do this when you make a mistake or do something boneheaded.
Today Is My First Mother’s Day And I Gotta Say, I’m Killing It
I grew up with abusive, drug-addicted parents. I was always filled with anxiety about having my own kids and wondered if I’d be a good mom.
Can relate. My parents were awful, but I'm raising my child the exact opposite of how they parented. I'm always there for her, respect her feelings, and know her worth. As a result, we've always been best friends and can tell each other anything
Our Dog Chews Up His Toys, My Mum Sews Them Up And Sends Us Reports On How The Surgery Went
Harry Potter Quilt My Mom Made For My Baby. That's So Nice. The Baby Isn't Allowed To Touch It
A Loving Mother
Everyone's human, and chances are parents will lose it on occasion with their children. But that doesn't mean we can use it as an excuse every time we lose our temper.
As these moms show, a joke is possible in many everyday situations. Try to follow their lead and slip it in if there's a chance!
My Mom Packed A Lunch For Me For My Flight Today. I'm 47 Going On 8
Lol sounds like me. When she was in school, I would occasionally pack her a pb&j sandwich cut in the shape of a heart. Now when I go visit her at college, I bring her a pb&j sandwich cut in the shape of a heart. We both cherish this tradition
Mother Of Dragons
My Mom Raised 4 Boys As A Single Mother On A Secretary’s Salary. She Came To Every School Event We Had. And Got Me Through College When I Had Severe Depression
She’s 76 now. I still talk to her everyday. Mom - you’re a Saint. Love you more than anything.
My Mom Got Me Super Mario Sheets For Christmas. I'm 22 And Have Been Living In My Own Apartment For 4 Years, So I Looked Confused And Disappointed
She said "What? It's not like anyone else is going to see your sheets" and now I don't know if that was ignorance, an insult, or innocence.
Moms Deserve All The Love We Can Give Them
My Mom Made My Guinea Pigs A House Complete With Couches Art And Baby Pictures
Oh Dear Mom
My son went to meet a friend on the park yesterday. It was the first time he’d gone out, spur of the moment, on his own. I panicked a bit too, I get this.
I Jokingly Asked My Mom To Knit A Sweater For My Cat. She Took It Seriously, And Actually Did It
Nicolas Is 11 Years Old And Blind. To Allow Him To Enjoy His Favourite Team, His Mother Sylvia Takes Him To Every Single Palmeiras Game And She Narrates The Action
My Mother Made A Facebook Account And This Was Her First Message To Me
Found A Cookie I Made As A Child For My Mom’s First Mother’s Day After She Left My Abusive Dad Still In My Mom’s Freezer - I’m 28 Now
Mom. 92. All She Wanted For Her Birthday Was Grilled Hot Dogs By The Lake And Us
My mom will ask for something special for dinner then later ask if it's too much trouble, too expensive, or putting me out. Why mom? Why can't you just ask and be happy to receive? So frustrating
These Were My First Pair Of Shoes In 1980. My Mother Kept Them For 40 Years In Good Condition, And They Are Now My Son's First Pair Of Shoes In 2020
Maybe your son can pass them onto his own son in the future:) (if he chooses to have any children, if not maybe he can donate them:) )
I'm 49. Just Found This In My Mum's Bookcase, What The Hell
Tested Positive For Covid. Woke Up Today To Find A Shiped Order Of Meds, Chicken Noodle Soup, Etc. On My Doorstep From My Mom
Left A Sock At My Mum's And She Posted It Back To Me With A Home Made Card
My Son And I Planted Our Faces On A Copier Back In 1994
Introduction To A Cookbook My Mom Made For Me And My Sister Before Passing Away
This Is What Happens When Your 2,088-Week-Old Mother Loves To Push Buttons In Her New Car
I Texted My 75-Year-Old Mother To Check In. She Sent Me This Photo Of Hats She's Crocheting To Send To Children In Developing Countries
Her goal is 50 hats and she's currently working on #22.
Today Is 3 Years Sober, So I Thought I’d Share The Sobriety Coins My Mom Has Been Making Me
Got Told By My Mum That My 93-Year-Old Nanna Wasn't Looking Too Well, Had A Mini Heart Attack, Then Got Sent This
Note Found In A Used Record, Written By The Original Owner’s Mother
Didn’t Have A Valentine So My Mum Sent Me This
Never give up. 41 Single Mom Of 4. Graduating In May With B.S. In Radiology. Long Hard Road. 2 Hurricanes, Pandemic, Divorce And The Loss Of My Mother
You are NEVER too old! Most of my family has passed so here you guys go!
An Ally Mom
My Mother, Who I Barely See Due To College, Decided To Come Up For My 20th. She Also Never Truly Played A Video Game In Her Life, And Beat Me And Some Cpus At Mario Party
I just couldn't help but feel happy and proud for her when she won.
My Mom Made A Charcuterie Board For The Squirrels
My Mom Made My Dad Dress Up And Presented Him With The "Best Husband" Oscar
I Left An Abusive Marriage With A 6-Month-Old Baby, Moved In With My Parents, And Worked To Establish Myself As An Artist
Now my son is 8, I'm doing what I love, and today we moved into our first house together. Just us, conquering the world.
Amen
1988: My Dad Was Denied Entry To A Club In Mexico Because He Was Wearing Shorts So My Mom Gave Him Her Pants
The Collar My Mom Has For Her Dog
After Attempting To End My Life, Having The Love Of My Life Dumped Me, And Failing My Classes, My Mom Put These Affirmations Up While I Was Sleeping. Love You Mom
Came Out As Trans To My Parents This Year. My Mom Made Me Break Down Crying With This One
My Mother Sketches While Watching TV. She Turns Her Favorites Into Little Printed Greeting Cards For Family. Here Is What She Was Using For Birthdays A Couple Years Ago
My Mom Spent Hours Figuring Out And Changing Her Brakes By Herself Cuz She Don't Need A Man
This Is My Mom. She Spent The Past 23 Years At Home Raising 6 Kids, One With Down's, And Being Completely Selfless For Us
Her only personal outlet is singing, and today she got signed on as the lead singer in a cover band in Austin, TX! It's never too late to reach those dreams and I'm so proud.
My Mom Found My Book In Her Local Library And I Can’t Get Over How Proud She Looks
So, My Mum Bought A Lamb For £20, So It Doesn’t Get Killed Tomorrow. She Is Planning To Keep Her In The Garden With The Dogs? Honestly Wish I Could Say I’m Surprised
I Spent 10 Years In The Games Media Industry. My Mother Made Me A Quilt Out Of The Shirts I Collected Along The Way
My Mom Has Made Over 800 Dresses For Children Around The World During The Last 5 Years
Mom With Pure Heart That Should Be A Role Model To All Parents
I Told My Mom I Didn't Have A Prom Date So She Ordered My Dog A Tux On Amazon
Your dress looks amazing and your prom date looks like a gentleman
For Christmas, My Mom Got My Dog And I Matching Pajamas
The last time I saw this picture on BP it was an Xmas gift from your bf 🧐
My Mother Was Given An Award For Temporary Fostering 29 Kids In 2 Years. She Is The Best
Did A “Date Night” With My Son Tonight. I Bought Sparkling Grape Juice And He Said “Wow! This Is A Fine, Quality Wine, Mom!”
My Mom Threw Me A Surprise Minecraft Birthday Party. I'm 32 And Didn't Think She Knew Or Cared About My Interests At All
Proud Mom Supporting Her Daughter In A PhD Program
Congratulations on starting your PhD! Good luck. Your mom is just so sweet!
There Were Female Breasts On-Screen, So My Mother Took Action. I Am A 22-Year-Old Gay Man
My "Step" Mum Who Has Been In My Life Since I Was 3 Asked To Adopt Me Tonight
Mom Has Had Enough Of My Little Bro
My Mom Got Tired Of Me Making Fun Of Her “Live Laugh Love” Sign And Modified It
A Genius
Sounds like she has a talent for acting and story writing! She should audition too.
Tried To Prank My Son. He Said “Hi Mom” And Kept Walking
Saturday Afternoon Boredom, My Mother, Rocks And Acrylic Paint, 2020
My Little Brother Is Obsessed With Mario, Today Is His Birthday And My Mother Made This
Look At My Friend's Birthday Cake That His Mom Made Him
The Way Her Mom Supports Her
My Mom Does This Every Year, For The Trash Men
So thoughtful, for a job that's underappreciated and underpaid. That's really really nice of her. I'm going to do this in the future.
A Proud Mum
I Have Been Going Through My Mom's House And She Has Left Me Notes All Over In Drawers And On Paper Work
Lost my mom recently after being her caretaker for 20+ years. She was a sweet loving woman and knew I'd need this... It makes me forget about the last 5 years of her dementia and the struggles.
My Mother Made A Framed Sheet To Help Me Do Laundry More
Just Made It To My Mom's In Arizona, Made Me Smile
My Mom Sprinted To My Room And Woke Me Up To Show Me This Perfectly Round Egg She Found
Wholesome Mom Before Child Moves Away
So my mum came up to me and said: "Your first night home when you were born, you slept with me in bed. Would you mind if I slept with you in your bed because it's your last night home with me?"
Regardless Of How Many Times I Tell Her To Go Home And Lay Down My Mom Refuses To Leave My Side While I'm At The Hospital. And She Has To Work At 6AM (Currently 3AM)
This is what love and sacrifice look like.
Mom Sent This
I Was Feeling Really Insecure About Some Art I Made For My Mom For Mother's Day, But She Immediately Hung It Up In The Living Room
And is now taking pictures to send to her church friends. I may have cried.
I Took The Plastic Wrapper Off The Family TV Remote, This Was My Mother's Response The Next Day
I Asked My Mom If She Could Get A Picture Of Me Mid-Air Jumping Off A Sand Dune. She Assured Me She Could. These Are The Two Pics She Got
I'm laughing so hard rn! As a mom, I think she knew exactly what she was doing
I Woke Up Today To Find Out My Mom Made Me A Cup Of Coffee Even Though She Doesn't Drink It Before She Left For Work
I've been super depressed after leaving an abusive relationship of fifteen years and I've been staying with my mom until I can get my feet under me.
First smile since I left.
Mom Decided To Knit Her Wrapping Paper This Year
Good for her! What a great idea! Reusable, sustainable and so pretty!
My Mom Sent Me A Picture Of Her Water Bottle With The Caption "I'll Get You Next Time Optimus!"
Today My Mom Donated 22 Crocheted Blankets Made From Recycled Plastic Bags To The Local Homeless Shelter
This is the effort of over 100 people collecting bags, cutting plastic strips, and crocheting the blankets. I’m so proud of her
Every Year Since Kindergarten, Mom Has Made Me A Plate Sized Cookie On The First Day Of School, Even While Attending College
Nothing Beats Mothers Love
What My Mother Wrote To Excuse My Sister’s Tardiness
I Gave This Bag To My Mom For Her 40th Birthday, She Saved It 24 Years To Give Me On My 40th
yeah I am anticipating the same prank in our family. we did something similar.
My Mom Hit It Big At Mohegan Sun And Was Like We Going To Git Ice Cream
I Am Quarantining For Christmas This Year But My Mom Just Dropped Off A Christmas Dinner On My Porch
My Mum, Who Hates Being On Camera Yet Needs To Have A Web Meeting Due To Isolation
My Mom Snuck A Baggie Of Homemade Cookies Into My Purse This Morning When I Dropped My Son Off At Her House Before Work. Mom's Gonna Mom
Found The Instructions My Mom Wrote For 12-Year-Old Me For How To Get Doom Running
My Mother And Her New Boyfriend On Christmas. I Think They're Made For Each Other
My Brother Punched A Hole In The Wall So My Mum Framed It
Mom Is The Manager Of The Golf Course. She's Still Keeping Tabs On Me, I'm 35
My Mom Once Dressed Me Up As A Lobster For Halloween
my mom once dressed me as a blow up sumo wrestler. I killed it obviously
Nephew Has His Birthday Today. His Mom Didn't Disappoint
I Couldn't Be More Proud Of Her. After A Lot Of Blood Sweat And Tears. But Mostly Fun, My Mother Finished Her First Dark Souls Game
This Is The Cake Mom Made Me Today
Lucky. There Are No Moms Like This Anymore
My Mother Just Informed Me Amazon Delivered My Harmonica
This Picture My Mom Just Sent Me From The Dr. Office
My Mom Bought This “Cute Little Kitty Hat” For Me Without Looking At All Of The Photos
I never knew my mother - she died when I was born and I grew up in foster care. 6 years ago, a very sweet grandmother at my work, whom I make a point of finding everyday to say hello to, reminded me to visit my mother on mother's day. When I told her my story, she put two and two together and I walked in to work on my birthday to my very first birthday party she had organized. So for the past 5 years, I spend mother's day with her. My adopted mother. I love you mama Jean!
This got me teary eyed. What a wonderful woman mama Jean is. So great you found each other. ❤
Load More Replies...My mom did so much. She taught us to dance with the vacuum for a partner; she used nonsense words instead of curse words (I grew up legit thinking for a while that "that little beffel" was a real cuss). She also went without to put us through better schools as kids, than the public ones in our area. And, finally, with all her many flaws, she never turned away a wounded soul, even tho' she has a deep phobia about dogs, from being attacked as a child.... We had five dogs. At once. Bless you, Mom, and all other good moms..
And yet you had the audacity to name her flaws. Ungrateful beffel
Load More Replies...Not sure if this counts but I guess I am "the cool mom" I let my daughter's friends call me mom and they all have nicknames. My daughter is baby Prada and her friends are baby windshield, baby tot, and baby dent. She has other friends I haven't figured out names for yet. And they are all being left something when I die.
Good for you. Kids love nicknames. Mine was pumkin and my brother was little man and sometimes little big man.
Load More Replies...I never knew my mother - she died when I was born and I grew up in foster care. 6 years ago, a very sweet grandmother at my work, whom I make a point of finding everyday to say hello to, reminded me to visit my mother on mother's day. When I told her my story, she put two and two together and I walked in to work on my birthday to my very first birthday party she had organized. So for the past 5 years, I spend mother's day with her. My adopted mother. I love you mama Jean!
This got me teary eyed. What a wonderful woman mama Jean is. So great you found each other. ❤
Load More Replies...My mom did so much. She taught us to dance with the vacuum for a partner; she used nonsense words instead of curse words (I grew up legit thinking for a while that "that little beffel" was a real cuss). She also went without to put us through better schools as kids, than the public ones in our area. And, finally, with all her many flaws, she never turned away a wounded soul, even tho' she has a deep phobia about dogs, from being attacked as a child.... We had five dogs. At once. Bless you, Mom, and all other good moms..
And yet you had the audacity to name her flaws. Ungrateful beffel
Load More Replies...Not sure if this counts but I guess I am "the cool mom" I let my daughter's friends call me mom and they all have nicknames. My daughter is baby Prada and her friends are baby windshield, baby tot, and baby dent. She has other friends I haven't figured out names for yet. And they are all being left something when I die.
Good for you. Kids love nicknames. Mine was pumkin and my brother was little man and sometimes little big man.
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