We couldn't let any day pass without acknowledging moms and dads who survived yet another few weeks of dealing with one too many wildlings each day, every day. It’s time for Bored Panda’s newest collection of funny parent tweets who have a real knack for finding humor in the entertaining antics of their kids.
After all, raising children is one wild adventure in itself, isn’t it? Whether you’re up to your ears in diapers and dirty onesies or doing your best to navigate the emotions and attitudes of a tween, there’s hardly a dull moment. And it's no secret that kids' little brains work in mysterious ways, so what else can a confused 21st-century parent do other than commiserate via parent tweets with fellow adults online? Not much, as near as we can tell.
We’ve gone through Twitter and rounded up some of the best ups, downs, and a whole lot of hilarious in-betweens from parenting tweets to share with you all. Sit down, grab a cup of tea or a big glass of wine, and enjoy laughing through this list. Keep reading to also find an interview with a family life blogger from Brisbane, Australia, Holly Connors. Be sure to upvote your favorite funny parent tweets and let us know all about your reality of being a parent in the comments!
Psst! After you're done with this list, there's plenty more to chuckle at in our earlier selections of the best parent tweets of the week here, here, and here.
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Does Social Media and the Internet Help with Parenting?
To learn more about the challenges parents face today and to base our knowledge on more substantial words than the funny parent tweets that we found, we reached out to a lifestyle blogger and a working mom of two energetic girls, Holly Connors. After dedicating a decade to building her career in psychology, Holly is now the author of the acclaimed site Simplify Create Inspire, where she helps families make their lives a bit easier. “Living in a time when information is immediately accessible can be both a blessing and a curse for parents,” she told Bored Panda.
“On one hand, we (and our kids) can quickly find answers to practically anything in an instant,” Holly added. In fact, a 2015 survey from the Pew Research Center found that many parents have extensive support networks to which they turn for advice about any questions they may have. Apparently, 43% of moms and 23% of dads turn to parent websites for suggestions on how best to raise their children, occasionally using social media, such as these parenting tweets on our list or online message boards, for the same reason.
I have woken up with not only the face of my then 2 year old son 4 inches from my face, but also with his finger knuckle deep in one of my nostrils at the same time.
Back in the day..single mom and one particular week I wasnt feeling well and was exhausted from momming and working...tried to take a nap after getting home and before supper. 4 yr old would then proceed to poke me in the face when I closed my eyes..I'd open my eyes, he'd giggle and hide...no nap to be had. Next day, same thing. Day #3...closed my eyes and a minute or two later, felt something going up my nose...ah, the giggle monster returns. Needless to say, I never took a nap again.
Could be worse. My 30kg dog woke me up at 05:30 this morning by stepping on my head.
And my kids taught this to my cats, who have passed it down for generations.
I literally bruised my poor child’s face (5) when she silently crawled across my bed in a pitch black room at 2am because she had a bad dream and I kicked at the apparition in a half asleep panic…in my defense they never get up at night or come in my room. She had a bruised lip and of course told the world for the next 5 days that mommy did it, and my favorite “I tried to hug mommy and she kicked my face!” Whaaaaaaaa😭
Happens everyday to me and sometimes in the middle of the night you get woke by a little face that says I'm scared of the Monkeys in the closet. Then you freak out and check there closet. And check the door
This happens to me every day of every month dont matter who's kids but I always have a 5 yr old 4 inches from my face waking me up at 2 in the morning to let me know she has to pee.
Parenting Expectations - are they Real?
On the other hand, the online world is also the breeding ground for parent shaming. Sometimes, the parent tweets and comments people stumble upon online can make them feel like they lack parenting skills, especially if their homes aren’t squeaky clean or if their children eat anything but home-cooked organic meals. Moms and dads have myriads of expectations piled up upon them, some of them even coming from these very same funniest parent tweets of the week, and it can take a toll to constantly be reminded of all the ways they’re doing things wrong.
Parenting blogger Holly agrees. “We are bombarded with a constant stream of advice and opinions from experts, relatives, friends, and even parent tweets this week or the one past. In the same way, kids are now more connected to their peers and exposed to more media than ever before, which certainly has us facing conflicts, questions, and vulnerabilities.” She added that having great communication with your children will have a big impact when it comes to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted kids.
How does the Technological Age Impact Parenting?
When asked about the impact of this technological age on parents, Holly explained there are a few different ways to look at this matter. Naturally, it is extremely beneficial to overwhelmed parents who look for reassurance in other people’s parenting experiences, and even following someone you like for their parenting tweets might be helpful. “Technology allows us to connect with others who we may never have otherwise connected with, with distance and location no longer being a barrier.”
Holly added that the digital world can be wonderful for finding your own unique community, as well as finding friends who can relate to your personal struggles and the motherhood experience. “In this way, technology is an incredible tool for navigating motherhood.”
“For me personally, some of my closest friendships have flourished thanks to technology, despite the distance between us. To find a community of like-minded people that lift you up and make you feel supported is something special that every single mother deserves.”
Bhahaha, I did something very similar as a kid. Split-level houses are really something!
Taking Social Media Content With a Pinch of Salt
When parents encounter carefully choreographed and curated pictures on social media and poster-perfect parent tweets of others “winning” at parenthood, it may lead to feeling guilt. The danger of falling for these images is that parents will aim for perfection (which doesn’t exist!) and will stop cutting themselves any slack.
For example, psychologist Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D., explained on Parents that moms who engage in social media comparison feel more overwhelmed and less competent as parents. Moreover, they can even feel more depressed than mothers who don’t put themselves in contrast to others.
“If you are jealous of another woman’s seemingly perfect #momlife, consider what areas of your life are enviable,” the psychologist wrote. “The truth is that there are so many different areas in which moms can excel due to their talents or interests or circumstances (or all of the above). Usually, most moms will excel in a few different areas, but no one will excel in all of them. It’s important to recognize that you can play to your strengths, and other moms can play to theirs, and it doesn’t mean that any of you are better or worse mothers.”
Is Parenting all Work and no Play?
Holly pointed out that we sometimes see parenting as grueling work and forget how incredibly rewarding this journey of raising kids can be. “Seeing your children grow and develop into their own unique individuals is one of the most special things in the world. Cherish these moments, even when they are challenging because they will be gone before you know it.”
“Lastly, don’t forget to take care of yourself! As mothers, we often put our own needs last, but it is so important to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. When we are happy and healthy, we are better able to show up for our families in the ways that we want to,” Holly concluded.
And if you’re looking for some well-earned comedic relief formulated for parents, continue scrolling through our list of funny parenting tweets!
After camping with two small boys ages two and four, I now know why my mom hated camping.
"Why is this wet? Why are you wet? Where is the water coming from? Did you pee???" All things I've said to my 14 month old today. Each one a separate occurrence.
I once intentionally let my daughter throw up in my shirt. Toddler age, snuggling on the couch because she didn't feel good. Suddenly she picks her head up and has the look. It's coming up, NOW. Saved the couch though.
Truth. Especially if you're the black sheep of the family. Not speaking from experience AT ALL.
With me it was "you could have gotten it done five times in the time you've wasted complaining about it!" I'm not even a parent and I still turned into my mum. (I was working in childcare, so it was someone else's kid whose sulk I had to deal with).
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I was in film school and used several of my kids friends in my final project as extras. One of them was in grade three and was so happy to be in the film that she ran up to her teacher and excitedly told her that she was in an adult film.
I got most of the way through then started to wonder how much time these people spend on thinking up what will be funny on the internet vs what actually happened...also it must not be so tough everyone still seems to have time for Twitter and so on. Kids are hilarious, kids are a challenge this is true, but most of this is just stuff that happens when you have to take care of someone.
I was in film school and used several of my kids friends in my final project as extras. One of them was in grade three and was so happy to be in the film that she ran up to her teacher and excitedly told her that she was in an adult film.
I got most of the way through then started to wonder how much time these people spend on thinking up what will be funny on the internet vs what actually happened...also it must not be so tough everyone still seems to have time for Twitter and so on. Kids are hilarious, kids are a challenge this is true, but most of this is just stuff that happens when you have to take care of someone.
