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.
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).
I remember the car journey where my son converted our speed from miles per hour to kilometres per hour in his head. My wife has to get her phone out and check it with the calculator. He was off by less than 2. He is 7. We still don’t know how he learnt how to do this conversation as it’s not something they teach in year 2 maths
So, the next fun activities will now be, pulling out nails, applying filler, sanding, and touching up paint. Get a plank of wood or an offcut of drywall from a builder's merchant, and let them practice their DIY skills outside. Sounds like a fun and educational summer break.
My wonderful children figured out quickly not to talk to mommy before she drinks her coffee. Now if I could train husband as well...
They hate mushy. I guess they don't like the funny feelings...hmmph, l know some adults like that
My children wear swimming goggles when I'm washing their hair, exactly for this reason 🤗
Me: I'm sorry, love but l don't have any money to go to DQ. 4 y/o: Can't you get It out of The ATM?
I do not play golf, regular, mini, crazy or otherwise. I am *very* bad at it, but my friends like inviting us along to their kids crazy golf parties because it's endlessly entertaining to them to watch me completely lose patience, but not be able to lose my composure because of said kids. One of the younger kids (six at the time) said "why don't you play it like pool Auntie N?". (She's seen me play pool, I'm better than mummy). For some reason this worked, she is my new favourite nibling and I will be sponsoring her through the university of her choice - genius!
when you and the spouse have to switch from 1 on 1 defense to zone defense
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 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.
