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Parenting is full of ups and downs. One moment your little one is curled up on your lap telling you how much they “love you, Mommy!” And the next minute, you’re screaming at them for spilling an entire box of cereal and a gallon of milk on the freshly mopped kitchen floor.

If you’re currently on that seemingly never-ending rollercoaster ride of parenting young kids, we’ve got a list down below that will hopefully make you feel a little less alone. We’ve gathered some of our favorite hilarious posts from “Mom & Dad” on Instagram. So enjoying reading these pics that find the humor in everyday parenting experiences, and be sure to upvote the ones you find painfully relatable!

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#1

What’s The Big Deal? Kinda Sounds Like My College Days

What’s The Big Deal? Kinda Sounds Like My College Days

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Loverboy
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3 years ago

I never thought about it like this. If I woke up somewhere else now I'd start crying like a baby too.

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    #2

    This Hits Different Today

    This Hits Different Today

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    100% true, sadly. And I had a nightmarish delivery

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    #3

    I Love My Kids. But Please Nap And Stop Eating My Chips

    I Love My Kids. But Please Nap And Stop Eating My Chips

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited)

    In my case it's chocolate. And ice cream. I'm turning into Gollum, secretly and hiddenly eating my preciousssess

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    #4

    I Love You Nicole

    I Love You Nicole

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    Meh
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm a Nicole

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    #5

    Parenting Tips And Toddler Hacks

    Parenting Tips And Toddler Hacks

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    ScarletRos
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Or to put it in the give away pile.

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    #6

    Happy Mother’s Day Ladies

    Happy Mother’s Day Ladies

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    True, next time I'll go for Lord Farquaard

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    #7

    Dad Bod > Magic Mike. Prove Me Wrong

    Dad Bod > Magic Mike. Prove Me Wrong

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    Loverboy
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    He is shrexy

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    #8

    Nothing Is Worth Skipping A Nap. N O T H I N G

    Nothing Is Worth Skipping A Nap. N O T H I N G

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Chick naps between 11:30 and 2 pm. Don't you dare give me any appointments during that time, it's the only me-time I got

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    #9

    Remember When It Was Normal To Meet Friends For Dinner At 8pm?

    Remember When It Was Normal To Meet Friends For Dinner At 8pm?

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    To be honest I was like that before chicks, too...

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    #10

    Our Dog Is Unintentionally Trained To Run Into The Kitchen When She Hears The High Chair Being Latched. ….she Has Also Earned The Name “Big Booty Judy” But That’s A Whole Other Story

    Our Dog Is Unintentionally Trained To Run Into The Kitchen When She Hears The High Chair Being Latched. ….she Has Also Earned The Name “Big Booty Judy” But That’s A Whole Other Story

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    Sarel Seerower
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Upvote for the caption

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    #11

    I Need A Nap And A Good Cry

    I Need A Nap And A Good Cry

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    Stephanie A Mutti
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    And the "spilt milk" was not a plate of spaghetti and sauce on the carpet.

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    #12

    Just Remember To Say It With Confidence And Even Your Mil May Believe You

    Just Remember To Say It With Confidence And Even Your Mil May Believe You

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You guys have a spare bedroom? *laughs in hysterical*

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    #13

    The One Time My Sister Told Me I Should Be Thankful I Can Nurse When My Nipples Were Bleeding And I Wanted To Quit

    The One Time My Sister Told Me I Should Be Thankful I Can Nurse When My Nipples Were Bleeding And I Wanted To Quit

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    No one is more perfect than a parent who's never had kids

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    #14

    Cheers To A Long Weekend With The Family

    Cheers To A Long Weekend With The Family

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Schrödingers kids, I see

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    #15

    This Started When I Told Myself I Didn’t Need An Epidural During Labor. Learned The Hard Way

    This Started When I Told Myself I Didn’t Need An Epidural During Labor. Learned The Hard Way

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    Monday
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If it keeps your kiddo happy so you can enjoy an adult meal with your partner without disturbing everyone else, what's the harm?

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    #16

    And Guys Wonder Why Their Wives Change The Outfits They Chose… That Shirt Doesn’t Stand A Chance

    And Guys Wonder Why Their Wives Change The Outfits They Chose… That Shirt Doesn’t Stand A Chance

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    Gizmo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    The uniform for the school my kids attend requires white polo shirts for the boys. The ABSOLUTE worst color for young boys. The shirts come back black from from dirty hands or playing basketball. 🤦‍♂️

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    #17

    Daycare Teachers Are Saints If We’re Being Honest. Takes A Special Person To Willingly Watch A Herd Of Kids That Aren’t Yours

    Daycare Teachers Are Saints If We’re Being Honest. Takes A Special Person To Willingly Watch A Herd Of Kids That Aren’t Yours

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    To be fair, mushroom sauce is dope.

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    #18

    My Parents Anytime I Remind Them That My Two Year Old Takes The Opportunity To Turn All Furniture Into A Jungle Gym

    My Parents Anytime I Remind Them That My Two Year Old Takes The Opportunity To Turn All Furniture Into A Jungle Gym

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    Sarel Seerower
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You still turned out fine.

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    #19

    Simon Cholland Being A Cool Laid Back Parent Has Its Limits Though

    Simon Cholland Being A Cool Laid Back Parent Has Its Limits Though

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    Lakota Wolf
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I’d like to point out that whomever wrote this article thinks OP’s last name is Cholland, despite the person themselves clearly stating it’s Holland above their handle XD

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    #20

    When We Think About A Second, Our Toddler Pulls An All-Nighter And Reminds Us Why He Should Be The Only Child

    When We Think About A Second, Our Toddler Pulls An All-Nighter And Reminds Us Why He Should Be The Only Child

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    Craftsman 64
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    If we had our second one first, there wouldn't have been a second one. 1) Sleeping through the night at 3 months. Potty trained in a day. Never ran a temperature once. 2) Sleeping through the night at 12 or 14 months, I think he's potty trained now (sophomore in college) Had to have tubes in his ears at 9 months, broke his arm in 3 places in 1st grade, swells up like a balloon whenever any bug bites him. Puberty hits - I will happily take 3 of #2 over pubescent #1...

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    #21

    Remember When A Long Holiday Weekend Was Something You Looked Forward To?

    Remember When A Long Holiday Weekend Was Something You Looked Forward To?

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Still better than work 🙃

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    #22

    It’s Me. I’m The Millennial Parent That Lets My Kiddo Color All Over The Chalk Wall That I Spent Days Painting. Take That Grandma

    It’s Me. I’m The Millennial Parent That Lets My Kiddo Color All Over The Chalk Wall That I Spent Days Painting. Take That Grandma

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    Chumbo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Time is a pendulum. Each generations' attitudes are a reaction to the previous ones.

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    #23

    At Least She Texted This Epiphany To Me Because If This Conversation Happened In Person, 7 Year Old Inner Self Would Have Gone Straight To Pulling Hair

    At Least She Texted This Epiphany To Me Because If This Conversation Happened In Person, 7 Year Old Inner Self Would Have Gone Straight To Pulling Hair

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    Craftsman 64
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    "If you keep crying, then the bad men will know where to find you" They'll be paying for the therapy bills when they get older so it's a win/win.

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    #24

    I Am That Parent

    I Am That Parent

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    JM
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    And what a cute little bunny it is!

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    #25

    Such A W I L D Labor Day Weekend In Our Household. All The Marker Caps Are Off

    Such A W I L D Labor Day Weekend In Our Household. All The Marker Caps Are Off

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    Ambry Petersen
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Don't lick your baby brother.

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    #26

    Let’s Go Ahead And Level Set On Expectations For Thanksgiving Now

    Let’s Go Ahead And Level Set On Expectations For Thanksgiving Now

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    Feathered Dinosaur
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Not THAT much difference, is it? Ok, please don't downvote 🤪

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    #27

    Damn You Disney And Your Super Cool Wand Lights

    Damn You Disney And Your Super Cool Wand Lights

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    #28

    Skipping Nap Time Is Worse Than A Hangover

    Skipping Nap Time Is Worse Than A Hangover

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    Michał Osiecki
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    the toddler never sticks to the schedule

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    #29

    It’s A Vicious Cycle Of Buying Toys, Asking Myself Why I Buy Toys, Then Buying More Toys

    It’s A Vicious Cycle Of Buying Toys, Asking Myself Why I Buy Toys, Then Buying More Toys

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    Chumbo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Empty water bottles, receipts, rocks...

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    #30

    It’s Like They Know You’re About To Go Binge Stranger Things With Cookie Dough And Wine Once You Leave Their Room

    It’s Like They Know You’re About To Go Binge Stranger Things With Cookie Dough And Wine Once You Leave Their Room

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    Chumbo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Always preceded by light grunting, a slightly flushed complexion, and a look of intense concentration. Always followed by an adamant denial of having pooped despite the obvious nasal assault permeating the room.

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    #31

    I Wonder If They Send It In A Box?

    I Wonder If They Send It In A Box?

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    Sarel Seerower
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    So expensive!

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    #32

    Every Time My Toddler Pitches A Tantrum In Public, One Of Us Continues To Cry On The Way Home And It’s Typically Not The 2 Year Old

    Every Time My Toddler Pitches A Tantrum In Public, One Of Us Continues To Cry On The Way Home And It’s Typically Not The 2 Year Old

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    Michał Osiecki
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Im actually trying not to laugh at the poor little guy watching as he cannot accept that he could not get/achieve something absolutely ridiculous. Terrible two's is not his fault

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    #33

    Cute Baby But Sucks At Golf

    Cute Baby But Sucks At Golf

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    #34

    I Met My Mom Best Friend When We Were Both Hiding At Pick Up

    I Met My Mom Best Friend When We Were Both Hiding At Pick Up

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    Chumbo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Trying to form adult friendships is weird.

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    #35

    Method Has Been Tested And Proven Hundreds Of Times

    Method Has Been Tested And Proven Hundreds Of Times

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    Chumbo
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Also works on adults. On the rare occasion that I try to clean and organize my garage, it's like Christmas and I just end up playing with all of my new old toys... "My old flux core welder?! Hot damn, let's stick some s**t together!"

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    #36

    Children Do Not Understand The Luxury Of Being Sent To Their Rooms To Think About Their Attitude

    Children Do Not Understand The Luxury Of Being Sent To Their Rooms To Think About Their Attitude

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    Ephemeral Mochi
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    honestly it actually does bother me, I hate repetitive sounds

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