‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': 21 Parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (May 2, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
May 2, 2026 11:45 AM EDT

Are you a parent who hasn't laughed today? We can fix that. 

As a parent, it is your duty to show your children how fun and happy life can be. That can only be done by laughing in front of them, like truly enjoying a good LOL. You can't fake the vibes of real laughter. You need to show your kid that life doesn't have to be all grey skies and serious situations. It can also be laughter and joy! 

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    WHAT IT'S LIKE TO CLEAN WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS CAUTION WET FLOOR
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  • Oh, to be a funny, witty, sarcastic parent just raising some little gremlins the best you can. That's the best kind of parenting, in my opinion. You know how many fond memories, core memories, I have laughing and being silly with my parents? Those memories helped shape who I am today and helped me withstand the horrors of adulthood with the power of humor. Because everything doesn't have to be stressful and serious. Sometimes you just gotta stare and LOL. 

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    When God Made My 3 Year Old A double helping of cuteness A tbsp of running away from mom A pinch of too smart for his own good Now he needs some dinosaur Oops......
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    How I feel when my wife takes the kids out and I can actually hear myself think for 5 minutes
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    EATING FOOD ON TABLE/HIGH CHAIR EATING FOOD OFF THE FLOOR
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    When you haven't had a night of uninterrupted sleep in 3,689 days and someone asks you your child's date of birth or your first name @MOMSCONFESSION I have no idea.
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    My oldest ready to turn into the Assistant Manager of Parenting the moment I struggle with my youngest DAILY MOMSHOW ELCOME S ON G
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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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    WHEN YOU SEE A MOM WHO PARENTS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THAN YOU BUT YOU DON'T CARE BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT JUDGEMENTAL
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    WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR KIDS SOMEWHERE TO DO SOMETHING FUN BUT THEY WHINE, COMPLAIN, ARGUE AND FIGHT THE WHOLE TIME You are a thief of joy.
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  • Do you remember seeing your mom laugh? How about your dad? Your grandparents?? If you don't, then dang, that's hella sad. I recently watched some video online of this couple showing their kid how to play baseball and they started laughing and playing with each other and it was very wholesome. And then, the part that really warms my heart, you can hear their kid in the background asking, “daddy, is mommy your best friend? She's your best friend, isn't she?!” I'M NOT CRYING, YOU ARE! 

    That is the dream parent team, right there. 

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    ME ON MY WAY HOME AFTER BEING A PARENT VOLUNTEER FOR MY KIDS' SCHOOL FIELD TRIP. OFFICEPHOTOs
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    WHEN I TELL MY TODDLER THEY CAN'T HAVE ANYMORE SNACKS Goldfish CHEDDAR 2006
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    MY KID TELLING HER TEACHER SHE LEARNED THAT BAD WORD FROM MOMMY
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    MY KIDS SHOWING ME THE GIGANTIC COUCH CUSHION FORT THEY BUILT AND FURNISHED WITH EVERY BLANKET AND PILLOW FROM THE LINEN CLOSET
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    When you ask your kid about their day at school and they start telling you about the last 3 years IG: @milifeasdad IG: @milifeasdad
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    98% of being a good parent is not crashing out while your kid is actively crashing out good NAMY
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    When I take an extra 5 minutes in the shower because my husband has all the kids. @mymomologue I AM RUNNING AWAY FROM MY RESPONSIBILITIES. AND IT FEELS GOOD.
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    Me: as a parent Oparent.dad Watching my toddler mix the red play dough with the green play dough
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    1 When you're already done with your kids for the day but it's only 9:34am on a Saturday E
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  • Life is already hard, especially once you grow up. Help your children hold on to their whimsical nature by embracing the sillies that you feel, like when you LOL at a meme! That's the power of memes, they help cultivate laughter, and laughter cultivates joy, and joy brings love, and wow what a beautiful word to be a kid in with all that surrounding you! So enjoy these parenting memes and hug your tiny gremlins close as you cry with laughter. That is the beautiful part of family life; laughing together. Now, excuse me while I go send some memes to my mom. 

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    Calling my mom after realizing I don't know I was thinking reproducing all these kids
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    Me when my kids are being extremely loud Me when my kids are being extremely quiet @alrightmom
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    The hardest part of parenting is trying to keep a serious face when your kid does something bad but fr king hilarious.
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