41 Hilarious Parenting Memes to Get You Through the Day

by Jacqui BolandJuly 5, 2023

Laughter is the best medicine for what ails you—kids

Parenting memes are the antidote for a tough day (or even an average one), and we’re betting there are a few out there you can really relate to. From “Yes! This happened to me five minutes ago!” to out-and-out guffaws because it happens every night, give yourself five minutes (lock yourself in the bathroom if necessary) and give yourself a good laugh over these hysterical mom memes.

It never fails.

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PG ratings just aren’t what they used to be.

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What’s your name again??

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Fill up on gas while you’re at it.

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Do you promise?

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The struggle is real.

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Okay so carry the one and then, wait, what the?

"Grandma let's me..."

Taste the rainbow.

The Dude abides...

It's that time of year again...

Jekyll, meet Hyde.

How can such a small person take up so much space?

So. Many. Cookies.

We don't mean to waste coffee...

Please, please, rinse your dang bowl.

You should see the cheese sticks.

Mommy is binge-watching right now, kids. Step away.

Yep

Nice cannonball, honey!

Hey, beggars can't be choosers.

Because: Seven Seconds

Sad, but true.

Genius mom hack of the century.

Oh, for forks sake!

Adulting is super hard sometimes.

Keepin' it real, always.

When slow and steady does not win the race

Every. Single. Time

Coffee is a part of the food pyramid, right?

What your baby is really thinking.

Nice cannonball, honey!

The parent's Tall, Grande & Venti:

Again, I don't know what yogurt-covered pretzels you are talking about.

Can we just hose them off, instead?

When you gotta go, you gotta go...

Life's little pleasures!

The real cost of crafting.

So close, yet so far.

Did I stutter?

See above!

And this year's Parenting of the Year Award goes to:

Cookies for lunch!!!

The Most Creative Places to Find Valentine’s Day Gifts in Dallas

by Gabby CullenJanuary 21, 2022

Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet for your littles by ditching the standard box of chocolates from the local grocery store and picking up something unique from a locally-owned business. From LEGO trade-in opportunities to cool toys and books and even Sprinkles cupcakes, here are our top picks for spots in DFW to snag a totally creative gift for Valentine’s Day.

Dallas Farmer’s Market

This year-round market has produce and food items for sale in the outdoor pavilion, but it also boasts an impressive indoor marketplace filled with locally-owned shops and businesses. Opt for a fun slogan shirt from Bullzerk, cookies from Chelles Macarons or bath fizzies from Abundantly Aromatic. Many of these shops are doing online ordering and curbside pickup.

920 S. Harwood
Dallas, TX

Online: dallasfarmersmarket.org

Kinokuniya Bookstore

A unique bookstore, Kinokuniya has an amazing array of books as well as Sanrio toys, Japanese pens and stationery and tons of anime merchandise! You might need to set aside an hour or so to explore this place.

Carrollton Town Center
2540 Old Denton Road, Suite 114
Carrollton, TX

Online: usa.kinokuniya.com/stores-kinokuniya-carrollton

Griff's Gift Shop

Whatever your kids are into, it’s a good chance Griff’s has the perfect gift for them. From Harry Potter wands to Pokeman, new and retired LEGO sets, locally-made goods and even candy, it’ll be hard to leave this family-owned shop empty-handed.

101 Town Center Ln., Ste. A109
Keller, TX 76248

Online: griffsgiftshop.com

Sprinkles

Sprinkles, in our opinion, makes the very best cupcakes out there. Do a mixed box of special Valentine’s Day red velvet cupcakes, the Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cupcake, the dark chocolate or any of the other 14 flavors. Pick up at one of the two DFW locations or order online for delivery.

7500 Windrose Avenue
Plano, TX

4020 Villanova Drive
Dallas, TX

Online: sprinkles.com/locations/tx/dallas-cupcakes

CAMP | Dallas

This fun toy store has a wonderful selection of popular books, treats and unique toys you can’t find everywhere. If you feel comfortable, you can take your kiddos and make an afternoon of it by heading over to Hat Creek Burger to pick up some tots and shakes afterward.

The Hill
9830 North Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75231

Online: camp.com/locations/dallas

Bricks & Minifigs

This buy-and-trade LEGO store in Plano is ideal for trading in a set your master builder might have outgrown and snagging something new. Believe me, with 3500 square feet of space for bricks, this shop will have what you need.

7224 Independence Pkwy, Suite 332
Plano, TX

Online: bricksandminifigs.com

Dude, Sweet Chocolate

Okay, okay, it wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without chocolate. That’s why if you’re going to do a sweet gift, make it one from Dude, Sweet Chocolate. There’s the LIttle Dude Gift Bag, which has four decadent chocolate treats, the popular drinking chocolate, and even cocoa puff marshmallows

408 W. 8th St.
Dallas, TX

Online: dudesweetchocolate.net

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Rockin’ AB

This woman-owned toy store located right on McKinney Square has everything from silly collectibles to classic toys and board games. They have baby toys on up through things your tween will love. Plus, they have clothes, shoes, baby gear and even general gift items. We’re pretty sure you’ll be able to find something for your little Valentine’s here.

113 N Kentucky St Suite 102
McKinney, TX

Online: rockinab.com

More Fun Comics & Games

This fun shop has, you guessed it, comics! You can also find Funko Pop! figures, keyrings, board games, anime graphic novels and other collectibles.

103 W. Hickory St.
Denton, TX 76201

Online: morefuncomicsandgames.com

—Gabby Cullen

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The Descendants Royal Wedding Is Finally Airing This Friday

by Karly WoodAugust 10, 2021

It’s been quite the journey from 2015 for Mal and King Ben, but the time has finally come for a royal wedding! The Descendants: The Royal Wedding is airing this Friday!

The summer special is a new take on the fan fave movie series––an animated show that has everyone heading back to Auradon with nearly the entire cast voicing the OG characters.

You’ll hear Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Booboo Stewart as Jay, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, China Anne McClain as Uma, Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad, Anna Cathcart as Dizzy, Dan Payne as Beast, Bobby Moynihan as Dude the Dog and Cheyenne Jackson as Hades.

Notably missing is the late Cameron Boyce who voiced Carlos. His absence will be acknowledged in the story and he will be honored in the telecast.

The Descendants: Royal Wedding will air on Fri. Aug. 13 immediately following the premiere of Disney Channel’s new film, SPIN, around 9:40 p.m.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Courtesy of Disney Channel

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These Baby Yoda Beanies Help Fight Pediatric Cancer & Everyone Needs One

by Jennifer SwartvagherMarch 5, 2021

Baby Yoda has made its way into our hearts and now, the little green dude is helping to save lives.

The Love Your Melon Star Wars Mandalorian collection features 21 hats with Baby Yoda or the Mandalorian mask, each with adult and kid sizes. With every purchase of a Love Your Melon’s Baby Yoda beanie, The Mandalorian fans can help fight pediatric cancer.

Half of all Love Your Melon profits are donated to charities supporting pediatric cancer research, therapy and patient families. Since the company started in 2012, they’ve given more than 215,000 hats to children battling cancer and have donated $8.3 million to research. Keep scrolling to see some of our fave styles.

The Child Lightweight Pom Beanie

Available for pre-order, $55

High Rise Kids Beanie

$40

Dark Charcoal Lightweight Pom Beanie

Available for pre-order, $55

Baby Yoda Ears Beanie

Available for pre-order, $45

—Karly Wood

All photos courtesy of Love Your Melon

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This Mom of 2 Created a School-in-the-Box Program Parents Everywhere Need

by Amber GuetebierDecember 29, 2020

The pandemic has hit everyone hard, but trying to supplement schooling is definitely one of the biggest challenges parents have faced. Cara Zelas knows this challenge and she knows it well. A mother of tow, an educator and an entrepreneur, Cara saw a specific gap in the social-emotional learning critical to the preschool age and decided to do something about it. Enter, the Kindness Learning Company and The Big World of Little Dude’s school-in-a-box. Read on to find out how it can help your child and children in need thrive.

As Cara says, “When I arrived in the U.S. nearly a decade ago, I spent a lot of time teaching and assisting teachers in the classroom, and it was there that I had a stark reminder about the importance of themes such as kindness, empathy, courage and manners. When learning about the core curriculum and other standardized teaching platforms, I noticed a gap and these social and emotional themes largely missing. It was out of this realization that I formed the Kindness Learning Company and from there, developed our first book series, The Big World of Little Dude.”

The books aim at teaching the core principles of topics like kindness, empathy, respect, manners and feelings. But with COVID-19 closures, Cara knew she needed to do something more. So she partnered with ACS (children’s services), New Yorkers for Children (501c3), to create school-in-the-box curriculum that not only entertains kids, but offers them stimulation, learning and support. Plus, for every school-in-the-box purchased, she donates a box and curriculum to children in the care of ACS & NYFC.

Every school-in-the-box offers:

50 individual items that correspond to Little Dude’s “At-Home Lessons” curriculum.
Neatly organized and compartmentalized materials to make teaching out-of-the-box easy and enjoyable.
Ideas and tips to ‘up-cycle’ the box for additional activities with your child.

Check out The Big World of Little Dude for an array of at-home lessons geared toward preschoolers, including the complete school-in-the-box series, all of Cara’s wonderful books, and a way to donate even more. Lesson range from $49 to $150 for the complete box. Remember, not only will you help your preschooler thrive, you also help another little one out there get the learning tools they need.

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—Amber Guetebier

All photos courtesy Cara Zelas

Dude Dad’s Latest Holiday Video Might Remind You of Someone

by Amber GuetebierDecember 23, 2020

Last year Dude Dad, a.ka. Taylor Calmus, had us rolling in the Target aisles with his spoof of his Christmas-enthusiastic wife. This year, Dude Dad takes it to a new level with a mash-up of not one but five different family members at Christmas many of whom may strike a chord with parents everywhere. Meet The Christmas Queen, The Oblivious, The Impatient Child, The Humbug and The Teen. Click the video below to enjoy them all.

It’s a much-needed laugh we all need this season. Grab your “eggnog” and watch it on repeat.

—Amber Guetebier

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Tiny Birth Stories: My Water Broke at a Dive Bar

by Danielle RizzoDecember 18, 2020

Our new series, Tiny Birth Stories, is aimed at sharing real-life stories from our readers to our readers. In just 100 words or less, we’re bringing you the raw, the funny and the heartwarming stories you’ve lived while bringing babies into the world. Here are five stories that will have you laughing, crying and nodding your head in solidarity.

Interested in telling your birth story? Click here.

My daughter is with the band by Roxanne

I was about to go on stage at a dive bar at a friend’s concert, to receive a thank-you gift for supporting them, when my water broke dramatically. I climbed the stairs to the stage and informed my friend quietly. He then shouted in shock into the microphone, “Holy ****, your water just broke!” I greeted the crowd, and announced that I was on my way to the hospital. My daughter was born three hours later, five days before her due date. The band visited us in the maternity ward the next day, and my daughter was featured on their next album cover.

The surprise of twins by Melissa S.

The ultrasound tech says, “oh, I see the problem!” As I try not to panic, she then says, “It’s twins!” So. Many. Emotions. But wait, I’m an identical twin! Twins don’t have twins, it’s supposed to skip a generation. It didn’t and what was supposed to be a birth center birth, became a home birth. Fast forward to 38 weeks plus 3 days at 1:05 am and 1:26 am we welcomed Natalie and Lacey into our newly purchased and renovated home. When they joined our family, we went from 2 little girls to 4. Twins are considered high risk and because of our birth center’s state certification, they couldn’t continue my care. After 3 Doctors told me I couldn’t deliver them naturally, we found a midwife that had actually birthed her own twins at home! Definitely double delight!

My experience giving birth during COVID-19 by Lauren F.

When my sister-in-law gave birth early in the pandemic, April 2020, I felt sorry for her but thought surely by the time I had my baby that summer things would be normal. I went to doctor’s appointments by myself; my husband wasn’t allowed. I always stood in the waiting room—afraid of seats other patients used—and stripped my clothes and showered once home. When I packed my hospital bag, I threw in a coveted canister of Clorox wipes, snacks so my husband wouldn’t have to leave the room, and of course hand sanitizer. My two older children would have to wait to meet their sibling; no visitors were allowed in the hospital. People asked if it was difficult to labor while wearing a mask. Truthfully, I was so consumed with the wellbeing of my baby, whose heart rate dropped to 50 beats per minute at one point during labor, that I didn’t notice the fabric on my face. I don’t think that makes me a super mom; I think that just makes me a mom.

My water broke like a water gun by Hannah

I had gone over my due date by eight days and was so done. Labored fifteen hours at home, two in the hospital and an hour of pushing with zero medical intervention. One push and my water broke and squirted across the room like a water gun and hit the midwife in the chest. “Wow! I haven’t seen a water break like that in years” the midwife exclaimed. Everyone hadn’t seen a baby with that much hair before. Grandma is a nurse on that floor and says he is still talked about to this day.

My placenta wouldn’t let me go by Kim

My Little Dude was diagnosed with a major heart defect during a regular ultrasound. I was assured that I could safely deliver naturally, but Little Dude would need surgery sometime after he was born. Well, Little Dude refused to come on time, so I was induced. Things went well, and Little Dude was born after 24 hours with less than two hours of pushing. The hard part turned out to be the placenta! It refused to detach! My Little Dude was taken for an echocardiogram while I was wheeled into a surgery room to remove the placenta. ☹

“Husbands of Target” Is Today’s Must-Watch Video

by Karly WoodFebruary 15, 2020

Last year, Dude Dad went viral with his hilarious video, “My Wife Be Like…” While he spoofed tons of his wife’s idiosyncrasies, one main topic was her love of Target.

Now, Tayler Camus is back with a new video all about the bullseye retailer, and he brought some friends! Joining Calmus is Penn Holderness, Charlie Berens and Miles of You Betcha and the result is the hilarious video below.

References to red tag sales, throw pillows and hours spent alone in the parking lot have us chuckling. While we’re all laughing outwardly at the funny yet true jokes in the video, we do have to admit we’d fully support if every Target held a Dads of Target meetup so we could shop in peace.

––Karly Wood

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The Best Viral Parenting Videos of 2019

by Jennifer SwartvagherDecember 30, 2019

From relatable moments to hilarious parodies, our favorite viral parenting videos of 2019 were filled with lots of laughs and some “aww moments” along the way. As the year draws to a close, we’ve created a list of our favorites from the past twelve months. Scroll down and enjoy this recap of some of the year’s best viral parenting videos.

Gibberish Baby

In this viral video, comedian DJ Pryor and his son, Kingston, taught us that you do not need to use words to hold a conversation. The duo brought a smile to our faces as they chatted on their couch while watching television. Kinston, speaking only in gibberish, responded to all of his dad’s comments like he knew exactly what was happening on the screen.

He’s a Dad Guy

This dad’s parody of Billie Eilish’s hit, “Bad Guy” is not only spot on with his lyrics, but the video of his daily routine is hilarious. This ‘Dad Guy” is totally relatable.

Squeaky Oven

This dancing mom really knows how to embarrass her kids. Amy Stephens now-viral “squeaky oven dance” to Usher’s 2004 hit “Yeah” is a definite must-see.

But, Mooooooooom!

Story of This Life vlogger Esther Anderson perfectly captures the reality of life with multiple kids in her now viral video entitled “Sibling Fights.” If you have more than one kid or grew up with siblings, you can totally relate.

Jenga Mom

Make my mom go viral😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/rqElY9QKR0
— Joseph Hauck (@Joey1215Hauck) June 30, 2019

Joseph Hauck tweeted this clip, adding, “Make my mom go viral,” which is exactly what happened. Check out her totally awesome Jenga skills.

Husband and Wife Video Spoofs

Dad of two Taylor Calmus, documented his wife’s Target obsession and her love of coffee creamer in this hilarious video.

Not to be outdone, his wife filmed an equally hysterical response.

Holiday Mishap

Mary Katherine Backstrom was in line at her local Wawa when she decided to get into the holiday spirit and do something good for someone else. What happened next is hilarious. Bonus – her laugh is infectious.

Holiday Clothes

If you have ever needed to dress your kids in not-so-comfy outfits for the holidays, Saturday Night Live’s commercial parody is totally relatable. Sit back and laugh while you think about “Wrestling your wiggly little monster into winter clothes” and “Merino sweaters that won’t fit over his head.”

Christmas Wife

Dude Dad, Taylor Calmus, posted another hilarious impersonation of his wife. This time, he pokes fun at her holiday prep. Wouldn’t you know, everything she needs can be found at Target!

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: iStock

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Dude Dad Is Back with a Hilarious Spoof of His Wife “Every Christmas”

by Erica LoopDecember 23, 2019

Taylor Calmus, a.k.a. Dude Dad, is back at it again. The comedian dad’s newest video “My wife Every Christmas” is so right on “Target” you’ll laugh from the moment you watch it until Santa’s big day!

Calmus describes the video as, “Just a compilation of all the things my wife does and says every single Christmas as acted out by me, her husband,” and adds, “Love you babe!”—to his wife Heidi.

The clip starts out with Dude Dad, dressed as Heidi, waving buh-bye to her Thanksgiving guests and immediately heading towards a twinkle-light filled Christmas. After hanging a wreath, DudeDad/mom asks her hubby to fetch a seemingly endless stream of holiday decor picks from the attic. Of course, everything isn’t in the attic. Some, or maybe most of, what dude-mom needs is still at Target—and you totally understand.

If your holiday hectic level is currently set on high, and you need a well-deserved break, ask grandma to watch the kiddos, lock yourself in the bathroom and enjoy the three-plus minutes it takes to watch this cutely comedic clip!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Dude Dad via YouTube

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