‘You’re doing the best you can mom and dad!': A family gathering of parenting laughs for witty mothers and fathers (July 25, 2026)

Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor

Jul 25, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

Is summer really summer when you're a parent?

Remember when you were young and school was out for the summer? You were free! You could do whatever you wanted to do. Your parents? Pfft, you're the captain now! Oh, but now you're grown, and you're the parent… How the tables have turned. Now, your summers are filled with figuring out what to do with your kids. Are they ready for sleep-away summer camp? What are the grandparents doing and can they watch them? How much PTO do you have left? What vacation can you afford that will also actually be relaxing with the family? Is that even possible?!

I have no idea; I'm not a miracle worker. I'm just a girl curing you with memes. I can confidently tell you that scrolling for a few minutes through hilariously relatable content will feel like a tiny staycation. You don't even need to get a babysitter. Just sit back, relax, and LOL. Maybe hit up the parenting-friends group chat and share a few memes with them. They understand your plight.

You're doing great, mom and dad. We know the summertime isn't like it used to be, but it's worth it! You are a great parent and your kids love the summertime because of you! So you've earned these memes, mama y papa.