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Parenting is no walk in the park. It’s a journey that can be filled with frustration, exhaustion and tears. But also joy, laughter and love. While there are thousands of articles about how to parent “right”, there isn’t one universal handbook. And let's be honest: no parent is perfect. But we have to admit that some do come pretty darn close.

Among the ups and downs of raising little humans, there are parents who just seem to conduct themselves with oodles of patience and grace. We scoured the internet to find some of the most wholesome parenting moments ever shared. Some of them might just melt your heart. Bored Panda also spoke to parenting expert Crystal Haitsma to get some tips on how to raise happy and healthy children.

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"Smile On Her Face Was Extraordinary"

"Smile On Her Face Was Extraordinary"

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Being on the spectrum, this one hurts a bit. Imagine having this kind of support when you're that young...

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Becoming a parent can be daunting. You are in charge of shaping a little person into an adult. And there’ll be plenty of times you’ll question whether you’re doing it right. Many people will assure you there is no such thing as a “perfect” parent. Crystal Haitsma is a certified life coach for parents, and agreed to share some of her wisdom with us.

Haitsma says striving for parenting perfection will actually not make you a better parent. “Perfectionism and shame are two sides of the same coin. Not only is it unattainable, deep down it’s driven from the fear and insecurity of not feeling like I am doing enough, and not wanting others to find out,” she said during our chat, adding that there’s no such thing as a healthy amount of perfectionism. “Healthy means accepting my human-ness, mistakes, failures, messy, big emotions and all. The more we can do this, the happier we will be, and our kids will be too.”

“The more that we dwell in our ‘not-enough-ness’, the more we’ll lose our cool at our kids, drop into fear or coercion tactics, or show up in ways that feel icky to us. Dropping the shame is the biggest key to healthy parenting.”

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My Dad Surprised My Corgi-Obsessed Mom With A Corgi Hike. Airbnb Experience In Maine! Surprised Her To Celebrate The End Of Her Cancer Radiation Treatment

My Dad Surprised My Corgi-Obsessed Mom With A Corgi Hike. Airbnb Experience In Maine! Surprised Her To Celebrate The End Of Her Cancer Radiation Treatment

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While there’s no such thing as a “perfect” parent, Haitsma says there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of being a great one. She says too often, parents focus on their children’s academic success and forget to nurture their emotional intelligence. Sha also advises parents to drop their expectations.

“Expectations lead to frustration (for us), and it’s easy to get caught up on where we feel like they ‘should’ be developmentally and emotionally, instead of loving them where they are at,” she told Bored Panda. “If we can love the child we have, in the phase of life that they are in, we can better support them in emotional growth.”

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After Being Divorced For 25+ Years, My Parents Reconnected, Moved To Texas, And Bought A Farm. Today They Are Getting Married Again. This Is Their Wedding Portrait

After Being Divorced For 25+ Years, My Parents Reconnected, Moved To Texas, And Bought A Farm. Today They Are Getting Married Again. This Is Their Wedding Portrait

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Other experts agree that it’s very important to make sure your kids know they are loved - no matter what. “Unconditional love for our children develops their sense of security and self-worth,” reads Parenting Hub. “It provides a sanctuary where children feel accepted, valued and cherished for who they are. This in turn fosters resilience and emotional well-being.”

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With Much Love, I Dedicate My Master's Degree To My Parents. Their Sacrifices To Come To This Country To Give Us A Better Life Were Worth It

With Much Love, I Dedicate My Master's Degree To My Parents. Their Sacrifices To Come To This Country To Give Us A Better Life Were Worth It

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Part of loving means believing in and trusting your child. Haitsma says a big part of her job involves teaching her clients to have a deeper belief in themselves. “As they borrow my belief in them, they change little by little… until their belief in themselves is rock solid.” We can do the exact same thing for our kids, she revealed. “As we believe in them, and trust them, they learn to believe in and trust themselves.”

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He Is 94. She Is 87. Their Love Story Has Been Continuous For 68 Years. My Parents

He Is 94. She Is 87. Their Love Story Has Been Continuous For 68 Years. My Parents

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They're so lucky to have had each other for so long

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Unconditional love doesn’t mean letting your children do whatever they want. Whenever they want. Even if it pains you to see them cry, or unhappy, it is important to set boundaries. Easier said than done when you have a tantrum on your hands and just want five minutes of peace and quiet. To yourself. Experts believe that setting limits is an act of love. And when you fail, which you very well might, just remember that tomorrow is another day to try. And try again.

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We asked Haitsma what “wholesome parenting” means to her. “Accepting my 'whole' self, and understanding and meeting my needs. Not only my physical needs, like getting a good night's rest, and eating foods that help fuel me and my mind… but also emotional needs: connection, rest, support from others,” she replied.

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My Dad Is Afraid To Fly, So When I Was 5 Years Old, I Made Him A Doll To Hold On The Plane. Mom Just Sent Me This Picture. He Is Packed To Come Visit Me. The Doll Is 43 Years Old

My Dad Is Afraid To Fly, So When I Was 5 Years Old, I Made Him A Doll To Hold On The Plane. Mom Just Sent Me This Picture. He Is Packed To Come Visit Me. The Doll Is 43 Years Old

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In 2001, My Parents Bet Me That If I Did Not Drink, Smoke, Or Do Substances By 21, They Would Give Me $1500. Here I Am On My 21st Birthday, Holding The Contract I Signed When I Was 8

In 2001, My Parents Bet Me That If I Did Not Drink, Smoke, Or Do Substances By 21, They Would Give Me $1500. Here I Am On My 21st Birthday, Holding The Contract I Signed When I Was 8

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Psychologists have found that children need clear rules and consistent consequences. Even if they might not show it. When kids are allowed to run amok and live by their own rules, they struggle to meet their parents’ expectations. Pleasing their parents makes them feel competent and valued. So boundaries actually build their self-esteem and confidence.

“Boundaries help keep us safe and secure, which are keys to a healthy relationship,” Haitsma told Bored Panda. But said parents should not go overboard with boundaries. “Don’t focus on little things of no importance, like elbows on the table, or getting homework done as soon as you get home from school.”

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“We don’t need to ‘over-boundary’ our kids’ lives and home environment,” she added. “Never use coercion, fear, force or shame… all good boundaries will feel like love. ‘Firm boundaries, loosely held’ is my motto.”

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So Sad Yet Wholesome

So Sad Yet Wholesome

My father has been hospitalized with complications from treatment for esophageal cancer since Friday. My mother is in the middle of chemotherapy for gallbladder cancer and hasn't been able to visit him because the hospital is too dangerous for her. Today his doctor let him meet her in the courtyard.

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My Friend’s Boyfriend Was Not Happy About His Kindergarten Picture. His Parents Still Have It Framed In Their House 20 Years Later

My Friend’s Boyfriend Was Not Happy About His Kindergarten Picture. His Parents Still Have It Framed In Their House 20 Years Later

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Not Puppies And Kittens, But My Parents Asleep On The Couch Holding Hands Is Still Pretty Cute

Not Puppies And Kittens, But My Parents Asleep On The Couch Holding Hands Is Still Pretty Cute

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Children grow up fast. One minute you’re changing your baby’s diaper. The next thing you know, you’re sending them off to college. Or watching them get married. Parents have a limited amount of time to spend with their kids. And the way you do it makes a big difference. Between work, chores, meals, and other daily adulting tasks, it’s not always easy to carve out time to just connect. But research shows that quality trumps quantity when it comes to the time we spend with our children.

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#13

My Parents Are Recent Empty Nesters. I Get These Pictures Every Wednesday

My Parents Are Recent Empty Nesters. I Get These Pictures Every Wednesday

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Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Makes A Cup Of Tea. They've Done This Religiously Since 2001

Every Day My Parents Play Mario Kart 64 To See Who Makes A Cup Of Tea. They've Done This Religiously Since 2001

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Here's A Picture Of My Parents Right After They Bought Our Awesome House In New Hampshire. Circa 1985

Here's A Picture Of My Parents Right After They Bought Our Awesome House In New Hampshire. Circa 1985

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Quality time isn’t sitting on the sofa in silence next to your children, and watching a movie. It’s engaging in meaningful conversation, doing things together, playing or having fun. The Nielsen “Tops of 2023: TV” report revealed that on average, the typical adult spends more than 10 hours each day with media. About half of that is dedicated to TV content.

A separate global survey found that most people sleep for around seven or more hours on a typical night. Then there’s work, commuting (for some), cooking and cleaning. We’ll let you do the math on what's left for quality time with family. Nobody can survive without sleep. So we wouldn't recommend cutting down in that area. But if you're craving a closer connection with your kids, it might just be time to turn off the TV...

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Which One Is Her?

Which One Is Her?

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Parents Waiting For The Bus On The Last Day Of School

Parents Waiting For The Bus On The Last Day Of School

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Yesterday Was My Gotcha Day (The Day I Met My Adopted Family), And My Parents Sent Me This Photo

Yesterday Was My Gotcha Day (The Day I Met My Adopted Family), And My Parents Sent Me This Photo

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As many of the wholesome parents on this list prove, some of the best moments are spontaneous. Others are planned. But all show a level of involvement by mom or dad. And in return, a lot of appreciation. There’s a book called “The Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting”. It was written by psychologist, Dr. Laurence Steinberg, after he went through 75 years worth of research to find the top tips for raising happy and healthy kids.

"Being an involved parent takes time and is hard work, and it often means rethinking and rearranging your priorities. It frequently means sacrificing what you want to do for what your child needs to do. Be there mentally as well as physically," said Steinberg in an interview with WebMD.

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I Lost My Dad At Walmart And Ended Up Finding Him In The Garden Section Watering Plants

I Lost My Dad At Walmart And Ended Up Finding Him In The Garden Section Watering Plants

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So My Parents Took A Beach Vacation With Their Dog And Sent Me This Picture

So My Parents Took A Beach Vacation With Their Dog And Sent Me This Picture

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My Dad (Who Has Always Hated Cats) Sends Me Pictures Of My Cat Every Time She Hangs Out With Him

My Dad (Who Has Always Hated Cats) Sends Me Pictures Of My Cat Every Time She Hangs Out With Him

My dad has hated cats all of my life and swore up and down that he would never let another cat in this house after our last one passed away. Now, he calls my cat "Putty-tat," and tells me how sweet she is and how much he likes her. Every time he sees her, he goes "Hey Puds!" and starts petting her.

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Awwww! This is my neighbour when he watches my cat for me. Its a great feeling knowing she is well looked after

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Steinberg says that a parent can never be too loving. "It is simply not possible to spoil a child with love," he writes. "What we often think of as the product of spoiling a child is never the result of showing a child too much love. It is usually the consequence of giving a child things in place of love -- things like leniency, lowered expectations, or material possessions."

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I Caught My Parents In A Candid Moment. This Was The First Vacation I Took Them On From My First Salary. They Were Very Happy

I Caught My Parents In A Candid Moment. This Was The First Vacation I Took Them On From My First Salary. They Were Very Happy

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My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home, Especially Not For Christmas. This Is My Parents Slow Dancing On Christmas Day

My Dad Was Admitted To The Hospital Right Before Christmas. We Didn't Know If He Would Make It Home, Especially Not For Christmas. This Is My Parents Slow Dancing On Christmas Day

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I Asked My Bar Guest What She Was Writing. It Turns Out She Has 3 Daughters, And She Writes 5 Lines A Day To Each Of Them. These Will Be Gifts When They Get Married One Day. Mom Of The Year

I Asked My Bar Guest What She Was Writing. It Turns Out She Has 3 Daughters, And She Writes 5 Lines A Day To Each Of Them. These Will Be Gifts When They Get Married One Day. Mom Of The Year

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“If I could tell parents anything, it would be that the more they can support themselves in their true needs, and take care of their own inner selves in healthy and healing ways, the better their relationship with the kids (and everyone else in life) will become,” added Haitsma.

“This not only leads to a healthy and happy life for us, but fosters emotional intelligence, safety and security in our kids. Gandhi said ‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ My take is ‘Be the change you want to see in your home, your family and your kids’.”

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"Seriously, You Can Literally Tell A 3-Year-Old Anything, And They'll Believe You"

"Seriously, You Can Literally Tell A 3-Year-Old Anything, And They'll Believe You"

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never own one Guinea Pig!! They are social and in Switzerland for instance... It's actually illegal to only have one. You must have at least two!

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My Boyfriend Moved Out Of His Parents' House Last Year, And He's Been Replaced Already

My Boyfriend Moved Out Of His Parents' House Last Year, And He's Been Replaced Already

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Despite your best efforts, you might not always win a gold medal in the parenting olympics. But experts say it's important to not be too hard on yourself. And to trust and forgive yourself. This won’t only help you stay sane, it will also go a long way in teaching your kids that not everyone is perfect. And that we should be gentle on ourselves and others.

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As A Dad Raised By An Awesome Mom Costume Maker, I Decided To Keep Up The Tradition With My Boys

As A Dad Raised By An Awesome Mom Costume Maker, I Decided To Keep Up The Tradition With My Boys

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The Growth Chart Door At My Parent's House. 30 Years, 5 Kids, And 17 Grandkids Later And Still Going

The Growth Chart Door At My Parent's House. 30 Years, 5 Kids, And 17 Grandkids Later And Still Going

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Parents Hiding The Name Origin

Parents Hiding The Name Origin

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is an absolutely cool way to get your name. Your parents have a great sense of humor. You need to own it and be slow coming out of the house, the car, the bathroom, etc...

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My Dad Is Proud Of Himself

My Dad Is Proud Of Himself

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I Bet Teachers Were Happy

I Bet Teachers Were Happy

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Obviously to celebrate the success story that your brother is.....

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When My Parents Are Dog-Sitting, They Send Me A Daily "Proof Of Life" Photo With That Day's Newspaper In It

When My Parents Are Dog-Sitting, They Send Me A Daily "Proof Of Life" Photo With That Day's Newspaper In It

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Of Course, Dad Will Tease Their Daughter

Of Course, Dad Will Tease Their Daughter

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When I Was 6 Years Old, My Mom Picked Me Up From School With Her Hair Looking Different, And I Freaked Out. 20 Years Later, She Still Gives Me A Heads-Up To Mentally Prepare Me

When I Was 6 Years Old, My Mom Picked Me Up From School With Her Hair Looking Different, And I Freaked Out. 20 Years Later, She Still Gives Me A Heads-Up To Mentally Prepare Me

It’s such a small thing, but it made me smile this morning that she still does this.

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I'm A Disabled College Student Who Just Graduated. I Can't Decide If My Parents Are Hilarious Or Horrible Human Beings

I'm A Disabled College Student Who Just Graduated. I Can't Decide If My Parents Are Hilarious Or Horrible Human Beings

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They may be horrible human beings, but hey, they're YOUR horrible human beings! 😂

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My Apartment Lost Power For Two Days. I Complained To My Dad, And Minutes Later, I Got A Text: "They're On The Case"

My Apartment Lost Power For Two Days. I Complained To My Dad, And Minutes Later, I Got A Text: "They're On The Case"

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Parents Used To Tell My Only Brother And I That We Used To Have Another Brother Who Turned Into A Mushroom From Not Taking A Bath. Even Added Him To The Family Albums

Parents Used To Tell My Only Brother And I That We Used To Have Another Brother Who Turned Into A Mushroom From Not Taking A Bath. Even Added Him To The Family Albums

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your parents have a wonderful sense of humour and are very imaginative

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My Parents Kindly Supported My Peak Edgelord Phase

My Parents Kindly Supported My Peak Edgelord Phase

I dressed like this every other day, but my parents decided it would be fun to take me to a photo shoot and totally go for the look together!

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#42

This Seems Extremely Appropriate

This Seems Extremely Appropriate

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#43

This Is What True Love Looks Like. My Mom Taking A Picture Of My Dad Acting Like He’s Stuck In The Dryer

This Is What True Love Looks Like. My Mom Taking A Picture Of My Dad Acting Like He’s Stuck In The Dryer

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#45

I Found Out My Dad Dedicated His Thesis To Me

I Found Out My Dad Dedicated His Thesis To Me

My dad is a pretty private man. He doesn't really know how to express his feelings, and I got that from him. We were close when I was a kid, but then I turned into a teenage girl, and I think he didn't know how to deal with that. It's gotten better now, but we still don't get along the way we used to.
Anyways, I'm on break today and was looking through the family bookshelf that no one ever looks at when I stumbled upon the thesis he wrote the year after I was born. Mind you, I barely even knew this document existed since my dad rarely talks about his past, so imagine my surprise when I found out we owned a copy of it.
And... wow. It kind of feels like a punch in the gut. To me, he was always the type of person to show affection through actions rather than words, e.g., teaching me how to ride a bike or going with me to the cinema. He never tells me upfront he's proud of me or that he loves me, and that's alright because I know anyway. But seeing him so openly mushy towards me (and my mom) on such an official document was so unexpected that I thought I had misread.

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#46

They Were Probably Walking Around Showing Everyone Their Daughter

They Were Probably Walking Around Showing Everyone Their Daughter

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My Sister Covered Her Wall With One Direction Pictures, My Parents Got Bored, And Hilarity Ensued

My Sister Covered Her Wall With One Direction Pictures, My Parents Got Bored, And Hilarity Ensued

My little sister has covered her wall in One Direction pictures and managed to convince my mom to help her print and put it all up. This is my mom's revenge.
When my sister was at work, my parents slowly replaced some pictures on her wall with pictures of themselves. For true authenticity, they would replicate the pictures with themselves in them.
The last picture was the first thing my sister noticed on her wall. It was next to her mirror, so about half an hour after she came home from work, she somehow spotted it and laughed because our mom's face was on her wall. She found the other ones shortly after and came running downstairs, crying with laughter to the point where she was drooling. It took my parents longer to put it all up compared to how long it took her to notice them.

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#48

This Is How My Mom Keeps Me Updated On What Is Going On With My Cousins

This Is How My Mom Keeps Me Updated On What Is Going On With My Cousins

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#49

Parents Dragged Me Out In A Blizzard To Play Pokemon GO. My Dad Is 59 Years Old And A Level 32. My Mom Is A Level 28 And Is 64 Years Old

Parents Dragged Me Out In A Blizzard To Play Pokemon GO. My Dad Is 59 Years Old And A Level 32. My Mom Is A Level 28 And Is 64 Years Old

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#50

I Just Moved Away From Home For College And My Parents Hid 100 Ducks In My Dorm

I Just Moved Away From Home For College And My Parents Hid 100 Ducks In My Dorm

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have these, too! They glow (a little) in the dark and go very well with the 250 yellow ducks I keep hiding in plain sight wherever I go. (Never within reach of potential pets or small children) My SIL and the rest of the family have picked up the ball and re-hide every duck they find.

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#51

So Lovely That They Framed Every Cover

So Lovely That They Framed Every Cover

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#52

This Is Beautiful

This Is Beautiful

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#53

You All Enjoyed My Parents (In Their 60s, Living In Salem, MA) Being Total Weirdos Last Year, So Here's Their Ridiculousness So Far This Year

You All Enjoyed My Parents (In Their 60s, Living In Salem, MA) Being Total Weirdos Last Year, So Here's Their Ridiculousness So Far This Year

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#54

My Parents Are Celebrating Their 69th Wedding Anniversary

My Parents Are Celebrating Their 69th Wedding Anniversary

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#55

60 Years Apart. Going Home From Service 1959 And Going Home From Chemo 2019

60 Years Apart. Going Home From Service 1959 And Going Home From Chemo 2019

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#57

For My Mother's Birthday/Mother's Day, My Dad Always Picks Her Flowers, Bakes Her A Cake, And Wakes Her Up Singing While Bringing Her Breakfast In Bed

For My Mother's Birthday/Mother's Day, My Dad Always Picks Her Flowers, Bakes Her A Cake, And Wakes Her Up Singing While Bringing Her Breakfast In Bed

They are both in their 70s and have been married for almost 50 years.

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#58

"He's A Pediatrician, Which Makes This Even Better"

"He's A Pediatrician, Which Makes This Even Better"

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#59

My Dad And His Morbid Sense Of Humor Make Their Way To The Family Reunion

My Dad And His Morbid Sense Of Humor Make Their Way To The Family Reunion

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#60

My Parents Just Celebrated Their Anniversary. This Is What Love Looks Like 54 Years Later

My Parents Just Celebrated Their Anniversary. This Is What Love Looks Like 54 Years Later

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#62

Parents Live To Embarrass Their Kids

Parents Live To Embarrass Their Kids

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26 Years Ago On This Day, My Parents Got Married. This Was Their Unconventional Wedding

26 Years Ago On This Day, My Parents Got Married. This Was Their Unconventional Wedding

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#64

5 Years Later, Now 28 Years Old, And Parents Still Making Me Feel Like A Kid. Thanks, Mom And Dad

5 Years Later, Now 28 Years Old, And Parents Still Making Me Feel Like A Kid. Thanks, Mom And Dad

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kids are 23, 21, 20, & 17. We still buy them toys (mostly Lego).

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Parents Sent Me A Selfie In The Mail

Parents Sent Me A Selfie In The Mail

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#66

My Parents Took Away My Sister's Phone For The Week. They've Uploaded About 10 Of These To Her Facebook

My Parents Took Away My Sister's Phone For The Week. They've Uploaded About 10 Of These To Her Facebook

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The electric chair would have been more merciful! Whatever she did, she won't be doing it again. Pure magic!😂

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#67

Parents Took A Trip Around The US. My Dad Is A Child

Parents Took A Trip Around The US. My Dad Is A Child

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#68

My Parents Sent Me A Selfie After They Both Got A Haircut

My Parents Sent Me A Selfie After They Both Got A Haircut

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My 81-Year-Old Dad Is Home Alone As Mom Is Away. He Sent This Cute Message - He’s So Proud Of Himself For Cooking

My 81-Year-Old Dad Is Home Alone As Mom Is Away. He Sent This Cute Message - He’s So Proud Of Himself For Cooking

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Found My Parents' 28-Year-Old Wedding Album. I Don’t Think Mine Would Ever Be Able To Top This. Literally No One Has Any Recollection Of This

Found My Parents' 28-Year-Old Wedding Album. I Don’t Think Mine Would Ever Be Able To Top This. Literally No One Has Any Recollection Of This

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#71

My Sister Is Really Doing A+ At The Parenting Thing

My Sister Is Really Doing A+ At The Parenting Thing

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#72

Parents Taking The Smallest Opportunity To Embarrass Their Children

Parents Taking The Smallest Opportunity To Embarrass Their Children

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I Caught My Parents Dancing During Our Beach Trip When They Thought We Were Napping. Still In Love After 33 Years

I Caught My Parents Dancing During Our Beach Trip When They Thought We Were Napping. Still In Love After 33 Years

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#75

So Not Fair. Who Will Eat The Rest Of The Cake?

So Not Fair. Who Will Eat The Rest Of The Cake?

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#76

"I Refuse To Let Any Girl Within 10 M Of It"

"I Refuse To Let Any Girl Within 10 M Of It"

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#78

Meeting Their First And Only Grandchild. I Don't Think I’ve Ever Seen My Parents This Happy Before

Meeting Their First And Only Grandchild. I Don't Think I’ve Ever Seen My Parents This Happy Before

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My chick was born during Covid and visitors were not allowed into the hospital ward (just one registered person, my mom in that case). So my mom smuggled baby dino out of the newborn ward so my dad could meet her for the first time. It was really sweet

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I Don't Know Where My Mom Gets Any Of These Because I Don’t Live Here. I Just Come To Visit, And Decorations Like This Just Appears

I Don't Know Where My Mom Gets Any Of These Because I Don’t Live Here. I Just Come To Visit, And Decorations Like This Just Appears

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#80

My Mom And I 18 Years Ago And Today

My Mom And I 18 Years Ago And Today

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#82

I Got My Parents A Jellycat Peanut And Told Them To Take Pictures Of It On Their Vacation

I Got My Parents A Jellycat Peanut And Told Them To Take Pictures Of It On Their Vacation

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#83

This Is Nice

This Is Nice

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#84

My Parents Surprised Me For My Birthday By Turning My Childhood Bedroom Into A Sloth Sanctuary

My Parents Surprised Me For My Birthday By Turning My Childhood Bedroom Into A Sloth Sanctuary

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#85

Presentation Is Everything

Presentation Is Everything

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#86

This Lady Had Flown In From Out Of Town To Surprise Her Kid By Chasing Her Down The Street In Her Nightmare Situation Before Work. Best Open I Ever Had

This Lady Had Flown In From Out Of Town To Surprise Her Kid By Chasing Her Down The Street In Her Nightmare Situation Before Work. Best Open I Ever Had

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Bryn
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you knew your daughter was afraid of mascots/people in costume, why would you do this? That's just mean

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#87

So My Mom And Dad Went On A Trip To The Museum And This Is The First Picture My Dad Sent Me

So My Mom And Dad Went On A Trip To The Museum And This Is The First Picture My Dad Sent Me

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#88

The Worst Part Is That I Didn't Even See It. I Had To Get A Text From My Sister Saying "Did You See Dad's Tweet?"

The Worst Part Is That I Didn't Even See It. I Had To Get A Text From My Sister Saying "Did You See Dad's Tweet?"

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#89

Maybe It Will Grow Into It

Maybe It Will Grow Into It

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#91

My Parents Surprised Me By Upcycling An Old Bench I Found At The Side Of The Road

My Parents Surprised Me By Upcycling An Old Bench I Found At The Side Of The Road

I don't have a closeup picture of the before because it was a surprise and my parents didn't take one, but you can see it was pretty damaged. Maybe I will paint it back to blue because I kind of liked the color.

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#92

"She's Convinced It's All On The Verge Of Shattering"

"She's Convinced It's All On The Verge Of Shattering"

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#93

That's So Cute

That's So Cute

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#94

My Parents Just Handed Me This For Christmas

My Parents Just Handed Me This For Christmas

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Kari Panda
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, I checked and the original post is from 9 months ago ^^,

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