‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': 21 Parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (March 28, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Mar 28, 2026 1:00 PM EDT

In a world full of "nos," say "yes" to memes! Parenting means having to say no a lot, but that doesn't mean you need to say no to letting yourself have a little fun. LOL at these relatable memes and remember that you are doing your best, and that is enough!

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    ME WATCHING MY FAMILY CARRY MY BABY WHILE I EAT SOMETHING
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    EVERY TODDLER AS SOON AS THEIR PARENTS SAY, "IT'S TIME FOR BED" "WATER"
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  • Ahhh, the wondrous world of parenthood. You learn, you teach, you laugh, you cry, and you love more than you ever thought was possible. That doesn't mean being a parent is all you are, though. You are so much more than a mommy or daddy! You are YOU. Don't ever forget that. You are also experiencing this life for the first time and it is exhausting. Especially when you have tiny mini mes to watch over and make sure their life stays whimsical. How can you do all that if you don't allow yourself a few LOLs every single day? EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. That's right. Not just now and then, you need to have a good chuckle every single day if you want to stay mentally strong as a parent and just in this world in general. The daily LOL rule is for everyone, we just need to remind parents more often. 

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    The show: @padPatrol We're setting up our inside beach Every parent watching: The ck you are.
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    Watching your kid do something they might get hurt doing without interfering because you want to them to learn and grow and become their own strong person but you're still 100% sing in your pants HowToBeADad
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    Clifford books Clifford books if Emily Elizabeth's name wasn't 7 syllables
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    No matter how crazy you are, srsly never put your finger here
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    Make a game plan of what chores can be done during naptime Get baby ready for nap Baby won't sleep unless this one is a contact nap Baby won't sleep unless this one is a contact nap
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    When the kids only had 998 meltdowns today instead of the usual 1000 The Outnumbered Mother I FEEL LIKE THAT NEEDS TO BE CELEBRATED
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    MAWLEY M McNugets POV: I BECAME A PARENT BUT NEVER STOPPED BEING A KID BS
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    No bro left out B PHILIPS Cola AL AVENT Extra Corona 3
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    The party I invite my 2yo terror to: Party at my house and the theme of the party is hugging me and telling me everything will be okay, that there's nothing wrong with me and that you love me
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  • Teaching your kids that laughing every day is important. It shows them that you don't need to take life so seriously. Plus, it helps you regulate any stress that might pop up. Children don't know how to control their emotions yet, so laughing every day helps them calm the monster that could be brewing inside. Are they at that tantrum-throwing age? I mean, can you blame them? Everything is still so new and they just don't have the tools to communicate everything to you. All they know is eat, p00, and cry. Maybe they understand naps now too. But they don't know how to tell you that you saying their favorite stuffed animal was dirty actually made them feel insecure about themselves. See? Something as innocent as that could have them throwing their arms up with a face full of tears. Communication is hard, even into adulthood. So sometimes, you just need a laughing break to regulate and then afterwards, you can go back to trying to decipher yours and everyone else's emotions. Let the memes work their magic!

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    WHEN I TRY TO BLEND IN WITH THE OTHER MOMS BUT I'M TWO TANTRUMS DEEP, OVERSTIMULATED AND MENTALLY CLOCKED
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    MY CHILDS MOOD SWINGS:
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    ME THE SECOND I GET HOME:
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    WHEN YOU SUGGEST A CUTE OUTFIT TO YOUR DAUGHTER MY DAUGHTER
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    WHAT I THOUGHT PARENTHOOD WAS LIKE VS WHAT IT'S ACTUALLY LIKE:
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    MY TODDLER REFUSING TO EAT DINNER & THEN ASKING FOR A SNACK IMMEDIATELY AFTER Welch's
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    WHEN I TRY TO DENY THROWING OUT MY KIDS ARTWORK, AND THEY PRESENT ME WITH THE EVIDENCE FROM THE TRASH CAN
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    MY DAILY MORNING PEP TALK TO MY KIDS EVERYBODY LOVES EVERYBODY. COME ON!
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    ME: "YOU NEED TO BRUSH YOUR HAIR." MY KID: WHY?
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    LIFE WITH A TODDLER SUMMED UP IN ONE PHOTO
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