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Being a parent is a full-time job. Having one hell-raiser is plenty to have both your hands full, but with each addition to the family, chaos usually increases. It becomes a quest that provides all sorts of surprises every day.

And you can find them on The Spicy Disaster Mama’s socials. Based in California, the content creator mom perfectly depicts, in her own words, “the good, the bad, and the ugly of parenthood and life one meme at a time”. The entertaining Instagram account has already attracted over 80,000 followers who can enjoy some much-needed giggles.

Some people are really keen on starting a family. They cannot wait to settle down, create a home, and watch a mini version of themselves run around it. In the US, the number of families has been steadily increasing since the ‘60s. According to Statista, there are currently nearly 85 million of them in the country.

Heads of these families might say that parenthood is a gift that keeps on giving. There is nothing quite like watching your little ones take their first steps, say their first words, and develop their character. They might also state that a parent’s love is unconditional. Yet children will try to test it a gazillion times just to make sure.

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    Some parenting challenges have changed drastically since the good old days. In a 2020 survey, the Pew Research Center found that two-thirds of parents agree that raising children now is more difficult than it was two decades ago. They find it challenging to keep up with the rapid technological advancement. The surveyed people believe that it affects children as well, as they tend to have less patience and choose the virtual world over real-life interaction.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in a daycare for a while. I had a kid that loved coming to the daycare. One day when his mom came to pick him up, he gave me a big wave goodbye as he's walking out the door to tell me how much fun he had that day. And then he walked straight into the edge end of the open door cause he wasn't watching where he was going. I felt loved too. ❤🙊

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    Parents worry about their kid’s online safety. Respondents of the Pew Research Center survey admit they are concerned about the messages their children receive and the abundance of all sorts of information online. The internet provides not only easy access to the good, but also the bad, and the ugly. Plus, children might not have the best judgment on what content belongs online where everyone can see it.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This suddenly makes me feel a lot better about my situation. Thanks!

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    In addition to oversharing, children might also become targets of unwanted messages and other online attacks. Data shows that over 35% of students in the US aged 12 to 17 have experienced cyberbullying. 10% revealed that they have been victims of someone using their information for impersonation and nearly as many kids said they have experienced racism online.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok but seriously periods are so crazy, like you bleed what would probably be a concerning amount, if it were coming from anywhere else, and you get mild to severe pain, but have to continue with your life as if nothing is wrong? Not to mention this goes on for a week every month for YEARS. WTF nature?

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    Nowadays, social media and the internet are way more intertwined with our lives than they were just a couple of decades ago. Research discovered that back in 2005, only 5% of American adults used social media, while recently the number has risen to 72%. Using these platforms themselves, grown-ups know what kind of threats they might pose. Therefore, as much as 75% of parents check the apps and websites their kids are using.

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    People see a large number of parent influencers online (there are around 4.5 million mom-influencers alone), some of whom might present a beautified view of reality. They can create unreasonable expectations for those with children. 

    From their squeaky clean houses and children behaving like angels, it might seem like influencers have it all figured out; even though it’s not always the case. Nevertheless, their kids eating vegetables with a smile can frustrate parents with a kid screaming at the sight of a carrot alone.

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    As if raising children isn’t enough to have one’s plate full, parents have to solve financial riddles as well. Providing for several hungry mouths and maintaining the household is not an easy task. Therefore, moms and dads have to find the best work-life balance for the well-being of all the members.

    Based on recent data, one-fourth of parents find it difficult to cover all the expenses of the family, such as housing, food, or healthcare. This puts additional stress on them as spending time with the kids becomes more difficult when working long hours.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m an introvert but people like me and want to tell me their life stories all the time. I’m not mean though so I smile and listen, then hide in my room for a week or two.

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    Parents deal with all sorts of pressure when it comes to planning family finances. Bills, car maintenance, grocery shopping, and other responsibilities seem like a never-ending cycle of expenses. To make things worse, grown-ups in the family often feel pressured to buy things that are less necessary as well. Research shows that around 60% of parents in the US feel the need to purchase certain expensive items of the latest edition.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair I thought she meant sticky tape at first! I taught myself to say record instead, not that it really matters. I don’t know why I did it, I don’t have much going on.

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    Kids are also not immune to the latest trends. Especially when their peers are walking around with the newest gadgets and ads on TV are blasting about a new kit for making your own slime (who doesn’t love a living room rug covered in glitter, huh?). Investment in digital advertising for children has been steadily rising for years now. Together with the increase in social media usage, it might put thoughts in kids’ heads of things they might need.

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    The amount of money spent is not the only thing that changes after starting a family. The items parents buy often shift as well, as they tend to trade the nice ones for the practical ones. High heels for New Year? Forget it. Mom’s rocking her new crocs. Some of these amusing memes cover exactly that and the comments show people can relate.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1) Where does this happen? I get a person every time (during business hours of course) and the actual doctor will call me back between patients if I need. 2) I really don’t think my kids school asked for this. I don’t remember it at all. But the school nurse reached out before my kid started kinder based on what I wrote on some “about me” form during registration (my son does have some medical issues).

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son gets the 2 warnings from me if something is dangerous but not life threatening. If he proceeds to ignore me and get injured he comes over to verify he's not actually hurt bad. Gives me a nod then goes to find mom to start crying for some sympathy.

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    Physical well-being is another aspect covered perfectly in some of these memes. Living with children might add to the toll time takes on our bodies. More times than not, giving piggyback rides and carrying home three-year-olds (who were absolutely certain about their ability to walk back home) do little to help one’s aching back or stiff neck.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only a man would think this would be a good idea, the insane pain we would go through if we had to pull out a freaking stegosaurus on a monthly basis…brontosaurus might be ok

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unpopular opinion coming up. Lies to avoid telling the kids no is quite toxic. Depending on their age this stunt can easily be exposed. You have then taught your kid it is OK to lie to loved ones and that you are willing to do a advanced hoax to fool them. When you later tells them something, perhaps much more important, do you want that them to not trust you?

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife still opens my juice boxes and I don't see that changing anytime soon

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That second photo is not a hot mess, her flip flops match her pj bottoms so....

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    StrangeOne
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At that point it's inevitable. Might as well give work a heads up I'll be sick in a few days.

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    Maltaros
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes you just have to say "take a break. Look at the flowers."

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🤣😂🤣I just burst out laughing so loud, I think I woke up the neighbors!

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sitting on my porch - watching my grandkids run around my circle driveway 10 or 15 times just because it is there.

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this a stock photograph? What is the context here? A zombie is out on a sunny day and the other one is smiling.

    Samantha Whitley
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's from The Walking Dead. The smiling little girl (Lizzie) believed the walkers were just different and that they were her friends. In this scene she was "playing" with a walker who she believed was her friend that want to play. If you've never watched it I recommend it, it's a great show, one of my favorites 🙂

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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm having a hard time not judging this post or any parents of young kids who drink enough in a night to get a hangover. (This post has been edited to remove a statement I regret writing).

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So a parent can't have a night out and let loose? And newsflash, some people can get a hangover from 2 drinks especially if they don't drink often. Maybe don't be too judgy and assume they have a drinking problem. And no, I'm not a parent

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kid do not care you have been out drinking the night before lol

    Michael Gilbert
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You chose to have children, and you chose to drink, so quit whining and start making better choices.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My kid had a favourite t shirt. Wore it as soon as it can out of the wash until it was threadbare and too small. I busted my balls finding another one in a larger size and they've worn it once in 4 months...

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg this scene was my first experience with ASMR, I used to rewind it over and over and never understood why I liked it so much

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My bathroom in the late 90s yesssss...I actually still wear that perfume.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh-huh. We did ultrasounds with the first. Uh-huh. 'Snake' turned out to be a charming little girl. With my son... the OB said "Madam Zara has a trailer down by the river. She has about the same success rate as the ultrasound folks. Take a dead cat and an egg."

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or we can save money by freezing in winter. Feathers aren't enough to protect me 🐔

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tip: get the wrong tool out and start doing it yourself…like a mallet to hang a picture.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this is true. Babies cry a lot they cannot say words yet so when you do anything or there hungery or diaper needs changed. Or they are sleepy and need help getting to sleep. Like a warm bath or a bottle or a rock to sleep. Yeah they will cry and it dose sound like something awful is happening......

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am the oldest and my brother is the youngest. I was abused and helicoptered and he is allowed to do whatever the hell he wants, and it's my fault if something bad happens. He acts like a complete a*****e all the time. Sorry, I just had to get that out, this image made me upet

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah same size almost same weight. Can fit in same clothes. Everything. Kinda nice just need twice as many underwear and pullups for potty training and the diapers 🤑🤑

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still don’t know why my husband needs to inform me that he is going for a poo, I started asking him if he needs me to go with him and now I’m the weirdo! Apparently

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right: "Tom Slapped Johnny and Susie wants a boyfriend" Left: "help me"

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter and I were just talking about this clip today. Also accurate.

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's why I didn't celebrate Christmas this year and fled to Hawaii 😅🌴

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't need to do anything special to look like the at the end of day lol

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope, I draw the line at parents gate keeping exhaustion. We all made our choices, chose our poison and are equally entitled to complain about the consequences.

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