Parenting Humor

Chatting it up with the Honest Toddler

Sherri Kuhn — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Parents of toddlers know — they are a chatty bunch. Most of our tiny tots are either babbling nonsense or possibly stringing a few words together to form simple sentences. But what if your toddler could really tell you what’s on his mind? The Honest Toddler not only tells adults the real deal on toddlerhood, but he tweets about it, too.

Parenting lessons we should take from Mad Men

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Can you imagine being a parent in the 1960s? While our own parents and grandparents could probably tell us a thing or two about being kids or raising kids in that era, we also have Mad Men to rely upon for retro parenting advice. How do you think your kids would feel about saddle shoes?

15 Clever ways to convince your kids to shut up

Sherri Kuhn — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Got kids? Then you know how much they talk. We spend the early months of their lives encouraging that first word, a simple sentence or even just a babble. Truth is, once they start they just keep talking. And talking. We have a few ideas to help you get some peace and quiet. You’re welcome.

Awkward family fights: A video compilation

Kim Grundy — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:00 -0700

Ready for a little laugh? We have rounded up the funniest, silliest and most awkward family fights caught on video. From sibling rivalry gone wrong to hilarious pranks and unusual punishment methods, these videos are guaranteed to give you the LOLs!

An age-by-age guide to screwing up your kids

Sherri Kuhn — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Sure, we all want to be perfect parents — at least some of the time, anyway. For all those times you made him the perfect crust-less peanut butter sandwich or reminded her to say “please,” there is also the seedier side of parenting. Those moments we leave out of the scrapbook and don’t admit to in a Facebook status update.

Family photo fails

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:00 -0700

Why is it that we only see the good family photos? Every mom knows that for each decent photograph of her kids, there were at least a dozen others that didn't make the cut for some reason or another! We've pulled together some of the best reject photos of families, babies and kids for this hilarious feature on family photo fails.

Embarrassing things my mom does

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Brace yourselves, moms. This could get painful. We've talked to real kids and asked them, without any editing, what their moms do to embarrass them. Whether you use this as ammo to embarrass your kids even more or you consider this valuable insight into the lives of your kiddos, you'd better sit down because these quotes are going to crack you up.

Your postpartum life: Things we'll tell you that no one else will

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Once the medical experts have had their say, it's time for another kind of expert — a real mom — to chime in. Now you can get the real scoop about what happens after your baby arrives.

Embarrassing and hilarious things toddlers say and do

Monica Beyer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:00:00 -0800

Toddlers have the gift of speech, and along with it, a loud voice and no internal social filter. They can happily prattle on about the size and physical condition of strangers, which can lead to some simply awkward situations. Real moms share their kids' embarrassing stories — maybe it will help you feel less alone.

A letter from the Tooth Fairy

Deirdre Kaye — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0800

This is a true story about the most ridiculous and adorable move a person has ever made on behalf of parents, the Tooth Fairy and pleading children.

Real couples share their This Is 40 moments

Sherri Kuhn — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Judd Apatow's latest comedy, This Is 40 hits theaters Dec. 21. The spin-off sequel to the 2007 hit Knocked Up takes a comedic look at family life as a husband and wife approach the milestone meltdown of turning 40.

I heart autism... sometimes

Allison Ziering Walmark — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Yes, my son is on the autism spectrum. Yes, immediately after his diagnosis at 2 years old, I experienced Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief — the ubiquitous denial, anger, bargaining, depression and finally, acceptance. The anger and depression stages hit me hard, much like the alcoholic buzz of an underage college student on spring break with a new fake ID and a bottle of cheap tequila.

Dangerous things moms survive doing every day

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Every single day, moms across the nation are risking their lives for their children... I mean, have you ever tried to change the top sheet on a bunk bed? Being a mom is dangerous work and we're here to prove it to you! What's the most daredevil mom move you've made today?

WTF: When did men start breastfeeding?

Naomi de la Torre — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Got milk? Some men say they do. And they're using their man-teats to breastfeed their babies. Believe it or not, male lactation is not impossible and has been documented throughout history, even as far back as the Bible. Learn more about men who breastfeed.

Liar, liar! Top 10 lies moms tell

Naomi de la Torre — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Liar, liar, pants on fire! We teach kids lying is wrong, but how often do you find yourself telling your kids a little fib to smooth over a sticky situation? "No, sweetie, there are absolutely no flying monkeys in your closet tonight. I double checked already." Don't worry. You're not the only one with your pants on fire. Learn the dirty truth about the top 10 lies moms tell.

The dirty truth: 6 gross facts about birth no one tells you

Naomi de la Torre — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Maybe you didn’t think childbirth was going to be a unicorn fantasy, but you also probably didn’t know that you might poop on the delivery table in front of your husband, doctor, mom and twelve other random people passing by. Learn the dirty truth about labor and childbirth.

Duh moments with your kids

Jen Klein — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:11:00 -0700

We all have the moments with our kids when they do something so incredibly….illogical…that we’re incredulous. How? Why? Isn’t it obvious that’s not what should have happened? It’s one of those “duh” moments when we shake our heads, whether internally or externally. But before you call your BFF and tell the story and maybe have a good chuckle , take a big breath and consider what’s going on.

How to steer clear of a bad playdate: The 9 moms to watch out for

Minsun Park — Tue, 31 May 2011 05:55:00 -0700

Finding compatible playdate partners is even more daunting than finding a life partner. A romantic coupling only requires two people to click. But playdating is a fearsome foursome . Read on to find out about the types of mom you might run into on a playdate -- and hopefully you won't recognize yourself!

"Go the F**k to Sleep" and other bedtime stories for parents

Minsun Park — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 08:45:00 -0700

Exhausted by repeated readings of “Goodnight Moon” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See”? Well, good news, moms and dads: There's a whole new kind of bedtime book coming out to play... but they're written for you, not for your kids. Welcome to the world of “Go the F**k to Sleep,” “Goodnight Keith Moon” and a variety of other bedtime book parodies that will keep you up nights thinking of your own adult spin on one of the classics!

Tina Fey's prayer for her daughter

Nicola Jane Ford — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:18:00 -0700

In Tina Fey's book Bossypants, she spells out what -- at least -- she hopes her daughter will not do . She read this poem aloud on NPR's Fresh Air, but here it is for you to read... and perhaps pass on to your own children! Here is "The Mother's Prayer for its Daughter."