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50 People Express Their Parenting Experiences Through These Funny Tweets (November Edition)
Parenting isn’t always a stroll in the park. Sometimes, it can feel like riding a unicycle on a tightrope while juggling four bowling pins.
Raising a child has its fair share of stressors, and it’s all about finding the lighter side. These moms and dads did, and they’re sharing their stories on social media. They all saw the humor in their children’s whiney, sassy, and stubborn moments.
Hopefully, these adorable little anecdotes will bring you some good vibes today. If you’re a parent reading this, see how many of these you can relate to.
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Julia Mckinney 2 weeks ago
I almost never censored my kids music, but I actually took away a CD someone gave my daughter once. She was 9 and it was Akon's Trouble. I knew of the album but wasn't really familiar with the songs so I decided to look at the tracklist and the lyrics. I realized I didn't want my daughter listening to songs about strippers & guys getting w**dies, calling people bit**es and n***as at that age. I didn't think she should be exposed to that quite yet. I also told the mom of the kid who'd given it to her. The mom had no idea about the lyrics, her daughter had just told her that the singer was really popular at that moment and "it was what everyone was listening to".
These posts portray parenting problems as lighthearted, and many are, indeed, laughable. However, some issues are severe enough to warrant professional intervention.
Developing a lying habit is one of them. According to registered clinical counselor Sharon Shelby, 96% of kids lie, a concerning statistic.
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Trillian 2 weeks ago
I got a calendar every year of my life until my mom died when I was forty. I fully intend to get calendars for my kids until I die.
Alex Boyd 2 weeks ago
My sister and I do them for each other; we are in our 40's.
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Sian E 2 weeks ago
If it wasn't for the fact I'm going away mid December, I'd have one too. A Bluey Advent calendar. I'm 41 with no kids.
PhaseWitFact 2 weeks ago
Get yourself one anyway and use it to count down to a different holiday you like when you get back.
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Margaret H 2 weeks ago
Every single Christmas, my son wants Lego. Every single Christmas, I give in and buy him some. This year, my son is 49 and his Lego is in the mail.
Caroline Starr 2 weeks ago
My son-in-law has just messaged me to ask if I have got his wife (my daughter) an advent calendar, because he bought her a puzzle one and she's disappointed she has no chocolate. 1) I have 2) She's 36 and married (obviously)
MotherofGuineaPigs 2 weeks ago (edited)
I got a new box of crayons for school every year - including college
Scary Laugh 2 weeks ago
This year will be my first ever with an advent calendar (bought for myself), I turned 50 a week ago. It's a Star Wars Lego one in case anyone was wondering.
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Green Machine 2 weeks ago (edited)
lol We've been there. The only solace is seeing the other equally tired parents, also sipping on their coffees. You share a quite nod of solidarity when you make eye contact.
Licensed psychotherapist Dr. Terry Levy says kids lie primarily for two reasons: for social acceptance and out of fear of the consequences of telling the truth.
To fix this potentially irreparable problem, Dr. Levy advises against doling out punishment or lecturing. Instead, he recommends helping children understand the natural consequence: people will not believe them.
“It’s much more productive to diminish the advantages your child gets from lying—take away the payoffs,” Dr. Levy wrote in an article for LinkedIn.
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Passerby 2 weeks ago
I would say this is overall a win for the parents. She at least knows when and where to act appropriately, which is a wonderful thing to learn. But I understand your struggle. I don't have children, but I am a teacher. I know some students aren't bad really, but they can be so maddening sometimes.
Many children are also picky eaters. In an article for Harvard Health Publishing, primary care pediatrician Dr. Claire McCarthy points out that being selective about meals is a child’s way of asserting independence.
Dr. McCarthy also mentioned a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, noting that picky eaters tend to hold on to their habits for longer. That’s why she recommends training children to be open about different foods, beginning at the age of 2, before they start developing a mind of their own.
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reuben kift 2 weeks ago
I'm not a parent but if my own son said that to me, I'd be like: "Yeah, fair enough, take it."
Temper tantrums are typical among children. However, they can become problematic if they occur frequently in public. Fussiness is usually a way for a child to express their frustrations. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, these episodes typically last for 15 minutes.
If it happens in public, pediatric psychologist Dr. Jennifer Katzenstein recommends bringing the child to a safe place where the parent can keep an eye on them. She then suggests letting the child have a tantrum while managing the stares and glances from others.
Dr. Katzenstein also reminds parents of the importance of reminding themselves they are doing the right thing.
Meanwhile, Dr. Levy recommends a more proactive approach, which begins with an assessment. He suggests asking an important question: Does the child have the self-control to behave in public?
From there, parents can choose not to bring their children along or give them another chance. If the incident happens again, consequences may be warranted.
“Actions speak louder than words, and your child will soon realize you mean business,” he wrote.
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Manic Mama 2 weeks ago
I once asked my 3 daughters what my superpower was, and in unison they all said "Saying No". Older woman in the same supermarket aisle overheard & nearly fell into the freezer laughing.
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Sue Denham 2 weeks ago
Yeah, someone should make some kind of calendar that counts down to when you can start using your advent calendar. Maybe put chocolates in it?
Readers, we’d like to hear from you, too. Especially for moms and dads out there, do you have similar stories you can share? What are the common challenges you face as parents? Comment below!
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 weeks ago
Good for him tbf lol, if i did that i wouldn't be here lol
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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 2 weeks ago
Ours was flashlights. Actually had to hide a few for emergencies. Cleaning out her room at age 7? We found 6 full-sized flashlights, 5 mini flashlights, a HUGE 18-20 inch heavy one we thought we'd lost camping, our 2 emergency lanterns, the crank flashlight we got her, and probably every damned battery we'd bought in the past 4 years!
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Green Machine 2 weeks ago
When my kids jab with this kind of stuff it cracks. me. up. So good lol.
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Aroace tiger (she/they/he) 2 weeks ago
Tbf seeing my mum use the same strategy over and over to parent has always been entertaining
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Learner Panda 2 weeks ago
I offer my son for parenting experience to anyone willing to take on a 42 year old teenager.
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LavenderHippoInAJar 2 weeks ago
Eating cake for breakfast the week after your birthday is one of the best feelings ever
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 2 weeks ago
I remember finding a few of my "given to the Tooth Fairy" baby teeth in some of my parents' old stuff upstairs in the storage closet. I was a little grossed out that my parents had sentimentally kept my old discarded pieces of enamel. I then proceeded to keep all of my two current dogs' shed puppy teeth as I could XD I may not have had human offspring, but I have continued the generational saga of keeping baby teeth >_>;
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Montanavanna 2 weeks ago
That is such a hard age to buy for, I would appreciate them doing the leg work for me.
#49
Rita Verschuure 2 weeks ago
If summer time is daylight saving time, than winter time is daylight wasting time?
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Steve Robert 2 weeks ago
Kids can be amazing. My 2 1/2 year old great grandson will take my daughter's phone, punch in the number for Granddad, spend three minutes telling me about something, which still doesn't sound like English, and then says "bye", and hangs up. He even sends me text, but it's more like a bunch of monkeys trying to write Shakespeare.
General Anaesthesia 2 weeks ago
Most are quite humorous, self-deprecating. Not all are hilarious.
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Steve Robert 2 weeks ago
Kids can be amazing. My 2 1/2 year old great grandson will take my daughter's phone, punch in the number for Granddad, spend three minutes telling me about something, which still doesn't sound like English, and then says "bye", and hangs up. He even sends me text, but it's more like a bunch of monkeys trying to write Shakespeare.
General Anaesthesia 2 weeks ago
Most are quite humorous, self-deprecating. Not all are hilarious.
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