‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': 21 Parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (May 16, 2026)

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
May 16, 2026 6:30 PM EDT

How are you doing today, mom and dad? Like, really, how are you doing?

If there is any other answer than "great," we're here to change your day. Turn that frown upside down, as you might say to your kids! It's time to LOL. And what better way to get some laughs in than to laugh at yourself? It's an important skill to teach your kids. If you can't laugh at yourself, what can you laugh at? So let's get to the memes, mom and dad! 

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  • 01
    Silence is golden. But when you have kids, silence is suspicious
    via postpartumtips_
  • 02
    When your kid walks past the bathroom to puke in your bed at 2am
    via jacana_mommy
  • 03
    When you're helping your kid with their history homework in 2040 and you see a meme you made in their textbook
    via meme.sgh

  • Day by day. That's all you can really do when you are a parent. It doesn't matter how many parenting books you read, classes you take, or advice you get. Parenting is different for every family and you truly just have to figure it out as you go. There is no way around that. We're not saying don't read the books, take the classes, or ignore the advice! We're just saying, you're going to have to use all of what you learn and tweak it to fit with whatever you and your kids might need. For instance, you might need more memes to laugh at (don't worry, we got you!).

  • 04
    Random Stranger: Ma'am are these your kids? @jacana_mommy Me: First tell me what they did then I'll let you know if they're mine or not
    via jacana_mommy
  • 05
    Husband: It's a school night. Shouldn't we get the check and go home? Me: GVIS MOTH @themarvelousmrsmom CAM
    via themarvelousmrsmom
  • 06
    I hate it when I'm waiting for Mom to cook dinner, then I remember I am the Mom.
    via thedreamermum
  • 07
    Me, pretending I don't hear 'mama' for the 3047th time
    via araisidro
  • 08
    Mom, I just wanted to tell you that Mother's Day wouldn't be possible without me. I'll be waiting for my present in the living гоем. love, Joshua He's out of line. but he's right
    via cosmoexplains
  • 09
    When your kids keep telling a story and it WONT END.
    via isobelperlskin

  • Sometimes parenting is all fun and games (happy), and sometimes it's all fun and games (evil). But even on the evil days, you will still have so much love in your heart. And you're doing a great job! Have we told you that yet? You are doing fantastic, mom and dad. You love and spread love, that's the best you can do. The parenting part, where you actually teach kids, well, your kids will actually help guide you through those parts, believe it or not. They will somehow let you know what they need to learn, and you will be there when it's time, mama y papa. For now, it's time for you to get some well-deserved LOLs in. 

  • 10
    Me watching my family carry my baby while I eat something
    via mama_soul_circle
  • 11
    me all day every day as a stay at home mom. @madmommies I'm tryin' so hard not to be an hole to you guys, okay? Just please work with me here.
    via madmommies
  • 12
    Husbands: I didn't hear the baby. Slept all night. Wives:
    via maternityhood_
  • 13
    WHEN I TELL MY KID THEY CAN BRING ONE STUFFED ANIMAL TO BED: @mommywinetime
    via mommywinetime
  • 14
    WHEN A NEW MOM SAYS "I'LL NEVER LET MY KID DO THAT"
    via cw_622
  • 15
    ME EVERY MORNING: IT'S TIME TO GO, WE'RE GONNA BE LATE! My kids: Me:
    via cw_622
  • 16
    Me trying to raise kids, exercise, excel in my career, not be broke, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, maintain my house and not lose my hit
    via thedreamermum
  • 17
    When your child acts like a maniac all day and one little hug makes you forget about all of it:
    via mumcentral
  • 18
    My 10-year-old looking at the mf who honked at his mommy
    via memesandmoodz

  • Now that you have refreshed your laughs, it's time to keep the party going. Show your kids how important laughter is! They might not understand these memes or any memes yet. But you better believe they just might make the perfect subject for a meme. Where do you think all of these memes were inspired from? A movie? Heck no! From parents in real life with their own silly little bundles of joy. 

  • 19
    How my daughter hugs me in the checkout line when I'm buying everything she wanted Credit & Debit Only
    via jillian.marie3
  • 20
    WHEN YOU WAKE UP AND SEE YOUR CHILD SMILING, AIN'T NO GOING BACK TO SLEEP
    via cw_622
  • 21
    My daughter's face right after she told me she doesn't have an attitude
    via jillian.marie3

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