It’s Time For The Best Parenting Tweets Of The Month, And Here Are 30 To Crack You Up
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Parenting is the ultimate roller coaster, the highs, lows, wholesome moments and sheer chaos are like nothing else in the world. At the same time, it can be quite lonely, because the only other person who really gets it is your spouse. But in the age of social media, people finally have a way to share and exchange their thoughts.
We’ve put together some of the best Tweets from parents venting this January. From hilarious sayings to those painfully relatable constant battles, get comfortable as you read through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to comment your own thoughts below. We also got in touch with parenting psychologist Chelsea Caitlin.
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Bored Panda got in touch with child psychologist Chelsea Caitlin to learn more about some forms of parenting and she was kind enough to answer some questions. First and foremost, we wanted to learn more about how to manage your kid’s desires in the 21st century.
“It can be difficult as a parent to find a balance between setting boundaries and providing children what they want at times. Every parent will be different on what they feel comfortable with, in terms of more relaxed boundaries or not. Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to challenging behaviors. Parents may worry about what happens then.”
Ever had a fortune cookie that actually came true? Thought not.
These days, one will run into parents who just give their kids anything they want, so we were curious to hear what this might cause. “Each child is different in how they respond, here are some examples of what may happen or skills that don't develop the same: Decrease in emotional regulation skills, difficulties engaging with peers, struggle with patience or delayed gratification, feelings of entitlement and they may have difficulties with failure,” she shared with Bored Panda.
My parents were far from perfect, but every day I see someone whose parents should have told them that they’re “amazing at asking the waiter for ketchup”.
Nowhere is this more visible than the abundance of devices some parents get their kids. “We aren't for or against screen time. Often the reality is that screens are a part of life and we want to teach our children healthy boundaries of utilizing screens. We want parents to reflect on why and how they are using screens and what that can look like for their child. Some questions to ask yourself.”
She suggested that parents ask themselves a few questions when thinking about screen time. “It is important to look at how your child responds to the TV. Are you noticing an increase in behavior? Are you seeing them struggle to step away from the TV? What is happening to them? What is the TV time taking away from? Are they having social interactions? Are they limited in their exercise and ability to play?”
Yep. My son's school had a play yesterday evening. We received the invitation a few weeks ago. Commencement at 7pm. Wonderful. Day of the play, it is 5.30pm and we are sitting down to an early dinner so that we can be there on time when my son announces that he is IN the play and he needs to wear a costume of a Victorian era child.
“Do they have the ability to self-regulate and self-monitor? It can be very challenging for adults to step away from the TV so what does that look like for your child? What are some of the reasons why certain parents choose to raise their children this way?” If a parent struggles with these questions, they should perhaps seek the help of a specialist.
That means it's bed or nap time. Our kiddo always became unconsolably contrary whenever they were tired and needed a nap. Woke up sweet as candied peaches again.
“There are a variety of reasons why some parents may choose or be permissive parents. A lack of support, maybe it is how they want to parent. Perhaps they aren't aware of parenting styles or other approaches to parenting or that's how they were parented. They were parented the opposite and had negative feelings towards how they were parented. There could be guilt or feeling as though they need to compensate. It is important to find what you value as a parent and what skills, beliefs, and values you want to pass on to your children.”
My daughter sometimes used to shout "Help! Help!" when I'd walk with her. Not very fun!
“Moderation is key. Trying to find balance can be a helpful thing. Research! Educate yourself on different parenting approaches and styles and decide what is going to work best for you and your family.” You can find more of Chelsea Caitlin’s work on her website, on her Instagram page, and in her new book.
To be fair, both are Nintendo IPs and there is indeed a Zelda DLC for MK 8
... The urge to channel Cmdr. Susan Ivanova (EarthForce): "And that's when I shot him, Your Honor." (not really. See comments about 'black humor' elsewhere in this thread.)
As someone who spent a childhood coughing my guts out because my parents HAD to smoke in the car, even when it was too cold to open the window, I find it difficult to see the funny side of this.
as someone who got sick in seconds when in the car with smoking family members or friends, and was told to stop making a drama, i think this is funny
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New study shows that passive smoke increases the risk of bladder cancer in dogs six times...so its not just an issue for humans now.
I think it's funny, myself. I, too, had parents who smoked. They smoked on the house and in the car. I still think this is pretty funny.
Some really good advice I've gotten about having a baby: Don't expect anything from a baby. They're a baby.
Every Mother's Day, my kids's dad takes them after breakfast and doesn't bring them back until dinner. It's a lovely gift!
The other 50% is deciding if that quiet is worth walking up all those stairs.
Where are you getting your 5 year olds... Comedy Central? *rolls eyes so bad he goes blind and see snow angels and fire demons* stupid liars
That's a pretty cool wooden card reader! I'm off to kmart to see if they sell them!
My five year old niece - at a golden wedding party - told someone that she wanted to be an unmarried mother.
I took in a 16 year old boy for six months when he had nowhere else to go, my food bill quadrupled.
I know many a toddler where not having go-gurt in the house is the same as not having food.
Encourage your kids to be nerds instead. Dungeons and Dragons teaches teamwork just well as a team sport!
Wow, that just triggered me to remember a dream I had, and NEVEr would have come to consciousness. I dreamed that I made tea using banana peels... whatever that means.
I have rejection dysphoria which used to make meal prep time a very tense time for me. It took a lot of work to teach our kid about kind words without also making them feel responsible for my fragile self esteem. 12 years in, my kid is not allowed to complain about what I'm making when I'm making it, and no faces while eating... If they can help it. They have to eat at least some of it, and if they don't like it they can either throw it away if there's lots more, or wrap it up and I'll pack it for my lunch. My kid can also tell me "I didn't care for that" and I'll agree to try to remember and not make it for them next time (because they have to be allowed to express their feelings as well)
TBH would YOU want to drink from one of those?? I mean, I grew up as part of the "garden hose drinking" generation and I sure as h3ll ain't drinking from a water fountain Nasty Nose Nelly or Snot-Faced Sam just drank from! EWWW!!
Be kind. For you never know how many dad jokes someone wished they could hear today...
And a teacher called to complain about this?? Now I'm rolling MY eyes.
My mom used to drive my kids nuts by calling Pikachu "Pukeyshoes"!! LOL!
One time, when my daughter was about 3, she was bugging me about doing something that morning. I told her to let me have my coffee, then we'll talk about it. She put her hands on her hips and says, "Mommy, you're useless without coffee!"
Unless multiple competent unbiased adults are. Then, y'know, maybe listen.
Well, to be fair every episode of "Phineas and Ferb" starts with how many days of summer vacation there are.
I was watching a video essay on the feminine themes in bloodborne and the comments were absolutely f*****g hilarious. "Eldritch horrors beyond MAN'S comprehension. Cosmic beings are for the girlies 💅"
Nope. Everyone who makes garbage in the car takes the garbage with them when we get out of the car. Been the rule since one of us made the old car smell permanently of moldy orange.
I thought I would have a second kid, wanted to wait for the first one to be old enough to 'help,' but by then, I was actually sleeping again and I thought "maybe not"
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My son's school is celebrating number day today. Because of this my son is telling anyone within earshot that it is day 33. A couple of weeks ago we had this conversation. SON jabbing my stomach: "Is there a turkey in there?" ME (jokingly): No, are you saying I'm fat? SON: "Yeah"
My son's school is celebrating number day today. Because of this my son is telling anyone within earshot that it is day 33. A couple of weeks ago we had this conversation. SON jabbing my stomach: "Is there a turkey in there?" ME (jokingly): No, are you saying I'm fat? SON: "Yeah"
