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The very core of a good meme is that it’s relatable, but the internet at this point has taught us that this concept can be stretched pretty far. Don’t believe me? Well, why not look at some memes about something very specific that can still make you laugh regardless of who you are.

So we’ve gathered some of the best and possibly most relatable motherhood memes from this Instagram page. So even if you aren’t a mom, get comfortable, you probably deserve it, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts in the comments section down below.

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    Mom on edge of mattress meme accommodating child in bed

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    YakFactory
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hang onto the edge of the mattress so the dog has plenty of space.

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    #3

    Mom meme showing Simpsons characters hugging symbolizing healing power of daughter's hug

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good god, I wish I'd had this at ANY point in my childhood :(

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    We all know the feeling of scrolling through social media after a long day. You pass by countless vacation photos and food pictures until suddenly you stop. You burst out laughing because a silly image perfectly sums up your entire life. That instant shock of recognition is the secret sauce of the internet.

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    Memes are the ultimate modern inside joke, but the beautiful twist is that millions of total strangers are in on it together. At the exact heart of every single viral image or short video clip is one golden rule. The content has to be deeply relatable. Without that magical ingredient, a meme is just a random piece of media floating around the digital void without a purpose.

    #5

    Meme of a weary character expressing burnt out ideas to entertain kids early morning

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    justme
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just tell them to go play outside. They'll figure out a way to entertain themselves.

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    Think about the last time you sent a funny picture to your best friend. It probably captured a highly specific, slightly embarrassing human truth that you thought only you experienced. When we see our exact inner thoughts or daily habits plastered on a screen, something incredible clicks.

    #7

    Man stressed in restaurant regretting taking kids out in funny mom meme

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    Alisha Brun
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are normally well behaved, I promise...

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    According to internet culture databases like Know Your Meme, the most successful internet trends always tap into a collective emotional state. Human beings naturally crave connection and validation. Memes deliver that feeling in a neat, bite-sized package. They take our private anxieties, our secret routines, or our daily frustrations and turn them into a shared celebration of human imperfection. They tell us that we are not alone in our weird habits.

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    #10

    Meme showing gentle parent leaving body after repeatedly asking kid

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's okay to shout at your kids once in a while. That's not going to traumatize them. Within reason, of course.

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    #11

    Funny mom meme of daughter sleeping peacefully after being a terror all day

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    Otto Katz
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pebbles! Why aren't more baby girls named Pebbles? It's an adorable name.

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    This brings us to one of the most hilariously chaotic corners of the internet, which is the wonderful world of motherhood memes. The fascinating thing is that you do not actually have to be a parent to appreciate the comedy gold found in these parenting communities.

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    Funny mom meme showing a distressed doll face hearing mommy repeatedly

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    Alisha Brun
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I say "I'm changing my name and unless you guess it I'm not responding"

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    #14

    Parents of newborn girl meme showing woman with enormous gray bow

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not a bow I'm bothered by. I just don't know how parents manage to keep the headband on their baby's head. The more I think about it, the more weird I find the emphasis put on a baby's s*x/gender. It really doesn't matter until the kid starts going to school. Usually the name is an indicator, sometimes.

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    The humor lands perfectly whether you have five kids or zero kids. Whether it is a meme about a pristine living room being completely ruined in thirty seconds flat or a post about the extreme negotiation tactics required to get a toddler to wear shoes, the underlying message is clear.

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    Why do these parental survival jokes resonate so deeply with people who do not even have children? The answer lies in the universal themes of the human experience. You might not have a toddler screaming about the wrong color spoon, but you definitely have a boss or coworker who acts exactly like that during an early morning meeting.

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    #20

    Motherhood meme about sleep deprivation after giving birth

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first year is the hardest. The first few months is agony.

    #21

    Mom meme showing daughter in public vs at home as different fish characters

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    Ria C.
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bruce, that you? We don't eat friends.

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    You might not be running on three hours of sleep because a baby woke up at dawn, but you certainly know the overwhelming feeling of being entirely exhausted by a mountain of adult responsibilities. Motherhood memes simply package these feelings of exhaustion, chaos, and deep affection into stories that anyone can understand. They translate the specific trials of parenting into a broader language of survival and resilience.

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    #24

    Parenting meme about kids taking all the space in bed

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    JF
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aaaargh! This always drives me crazy! Yes, there was plenty of ROOM on the door, but his WEIGHT was sinking it.

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    In a very real way, memes act as a wonderful bridge for empathy. They allow us to peek into a lifestyle that looks completely different from our own and realize that we share the same emotional core. They strip away the picture-perfect, heavily edited filters of social media and show the raw, funny reality of daily life.

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    #27

    Parent watching kids at park to protect baby meme

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    OneHappyPuppy
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    22 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid is the good kid of the bunch. The amount of times I've flipped because the teacher put him next to the "bad" kid to keep him in check... Don't ruin my parenting effort because someone else can't parent.

    By making the specific challenges of parenting so accessible and amusing, content creators are building a massive digital community. They remind everyone that life is messy, unpredictable, and completely ridiculous for all of us. This shared laughter creates a safe space where people can vent without judgment.

    #28

    Monsters Inc meme about how close kids want to be all day

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    JF
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Enjoy it. They'll be telling people they were hatched from an egg when they get to be teenagers. :(

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    So as you dive into the hilarious examples waiting for you below, remember that you do not need a diaper bag or a minivan to appreciate the joy of a good laugh. You just need to be a human being who understands the beautifully messy ride of simply getting through the day. Sit back, enjoy the humor, and get ready to realize just how relatable the chaos of life truly is for everyone.

    #31

    Minions meme about kid standing next to bed early morning

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    Catlady6000
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The tongue needs to be inside the runny nostril for full effect

    #32

    Funny mom meme about kid's forced smile for expensive school pictures

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    School photos are such a scam. Significant milestones, sure, such as graduating from elementary, Junior High and High School. Every year? The packages come with way too many copies. The backdrops have been terrible. Much of my own photos have me with half-assed, forced smiles because photographers can be jerks and seem frustrated they have a hard time making my unphotogenic features look somewhat decent enough. Then my folks would complain the pictures don't look good. Huge blow to the self-esteem. Class photos, sure.

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    #33

    Funny mom meme of mom trying to be friend after yelling at child

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    MeFromTheFBI
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Live footage of my mom (except she guilt trips and manipulates)

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    #34

    Funny child meme with a dog character asking for a bandaid again

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    azubi
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Always get them the bandaid. It's about you loving them.

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    #35

    Cartoon couple tired in bed illustrating parents spending quality time after kids sleep

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your husband is THAT tired with you, that's when you know you're good in your relationship as parents.

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    #36

    Funny mom meme of watching family carry baby while eating with Snoopy

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After everyone else has eaten and you've come out of the spare room the host designated as the nursing room.

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    #39

    Parenting meme about daughter’s different personalities with Monsters Inc girl

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    goldoche
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, it almost seems like she's a person! /s

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    #43

    Cartoon kids happy after being told they get nothing

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    Tracy Nicole
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a sucker for it..my grands get me every time😂

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    #45

    Funny mom meme showing exhaustion when husband gets home holding baby

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    Bewitched One
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    21 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Because he will only keep him till 11pm and doesn’t get home till 7-8pm

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    #48

    Barbie dolls meme showing hair after having one and two kids

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    merlin
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On my way to picture #3. Send me strength

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    #49

    Toddler meme showing reaction to bedtime with SpongeBob screaming water

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    merlin
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    💯 accurate. Every night without fail

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    #50

    SpongeBob meme collage showing different moods since becoming a mom

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    Bewitched One
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    21 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not remember the last pic episode?! I’ve literally seen them all a million times. WHAT EPISODE IS THAT

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    #53

    Funny mom meme on parenting not getting easier as kids grow older

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    StrangeOne
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It gets easier until the teenage years start, and their frontal cortex goes back into toddler mode, again. Except this time there's real world issues you have to help them navigate and they get less supervision.

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    #55

    Funny mom meme showing relaxed parent arriving home in comfy clothes

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    Must Be Bored Again
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then the doorbell rings and it’s someone you know!!!!

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    #58

    Funny mom meme of toddler holding Target bag and Starbucks, getting her way

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    Peeka_Mimi
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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That never ends. My kids are 29 and 31 and I'm still spoiling them and the Grands.

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