50 Parenting Memes That Totally Get Your Chaos

For real, though. Sometimes when you experience crazy you need humor. And if you are a parent, you know the crazy that I am talking about.

Let’s take a break from the wild west of being a parent. Stop the chores, enjoy a laugh and share these funny parenting memes with a friend who is in the midst of the chaos.

Best Parenting Memes to Survive Raising Kids

A humorous parenting meme with bold text saying 'PARENTING HACK:' followed by a laughing emoji and text underneath that reads 'JUST KIDDING! THERE ARE NO HACKS!' Below are bullet points stating: 'EVERYTHING IS HARD,' 'THESE KIDS DO NOT LISTEN,' 'THIS IS YOUR LIFE NOW,' and 'GOD SPEED,' with a checkmark icon next to each point, all on a black background. The source is digitalmomblog.com.

Parenting is a wild ride filled with sticky fingers, sleepless nights, and moments that make you question your sanity.

What Are Parenting Memes?

Parenting memes are funny, relatable images or captions that highlight the challenges, chaos, and humor of raising kids. They often reflect real-life struggles and triumphs in a lighthearted way.

These memes won’t do the dishes, but they will help you laugh through the chaos.

Meme featuring a wise green Jedi giving parenting advice, saying 'If parenting you do, then cry you must.'

Before Kids Vs. After Kids

What It’s Like Being a Parent

Meme of a famous green puppet playing the banjo with the text: 'Here's a little song I wrote, why the hell is parenting so damn hard all the time?' capturing the daily struggles of parenthood with humor.

Describe Parenting in One Word

Humorous parenting meme depicting a roller coaster with the text 'Describe parenting without words. I'll go first.' suggesting the chaotic ups and downs of raising kids.

Post on Facebook and watch the comments roll in with silly parenting memes that might act as good birth control if people only knew the truth about parenting.

Have Kids They Say

One thing about parenting that is guaranteed and you will be exhausted. See our tired memes for laughs about the non-stop exhaustion.

Preparing Yourself for Parenthood

parenthood meme: A good way to prepare yourself for parenthood is to talk to rocks because they have similar listening habits.

Parenting Truths

Meme of a woman with wild hair in curlers, eyes wide and mouth open, with text saying 'Feeling Crazy? Welcome to Parenting!' Humorous take on the chaotic life of parenting.

It’s Never Quiet With Kids

Funny parenting meme featuring a sloth with the text 'Parents be like... Can you please be quiet for 10 minutes' capturing the universal plea for peace and quiet.

If you like these Parenting memes, here are others you might enjoy as well!

Mom Memes

Dad Memes

Toddler Memes

Parent Teacher Conference

This parent teacher conference meme is pretty much spot on.

What do you say when your kid is just like you? Teachers, we got you too. Teacher memes for some LOLs.

Meme image of an unimpressed monkey with the caption 'My Face During the Parent Teacher Conference,' humorously depicting a teacher's relatable expression.

Also if you love you some monkeys, we have a slew of monkey memes!

Cleaning with Kids

This Barney meme for parents who try so hard, even singing the Clean Up song. Bless you.

Meme of a purple dinosaur with a mischievous grin holding a yellow ball, captioned 'When you’re singing the “clean up” song, but your child ain’t picking anything up.'

Kids and Laundry

This is from our laundry meme collection.

Meme with a frustrated woman pulling her hair, captioned 'When you finish doing laundry & the kids "find" another basket of dirty clothes.'

Always Cleaning the House

my kid watching me clean up the mess he made after I just cleaned the house

My kid just sitting there, watching me clean up his mess. Feels about right. Do I waste all the energy I have to try to get him to help or do I just take the 5 minutes and do it myself. Don’t miss our Stranger Things memes.

Bad Parenting Memes

Listen, I am not here to say you are a bad parent. Nor are these really bad parenting memes saying that if you do this you are awful. Because truth it I’ve done these and good news – thankfully my kids have survived me and I have survived them!

Blame it on the Kids

Humorous parenting meme with the text: 'My kids are the reason I'm not the parent I dreamed I would be.' A relatable nod to parental expectations vs. reality.

Hiding Snacks From Kids

This bad parenting meme reminds me of when my kids were younger. This is a clever parenting hack for whoever hides snacks from your kids.

You Aren’t a Bad Parent

We are all doing what we can, real life parenting isn’t for the weak.

Parenting is Running Late

Meme of a sloth with the text 'My kids when I tell them we are running late,' humorously capturing the slow pace kids often move at when in a hurry.

Kids Can’t Find Shoes

Funny parenting meme with text inside a crumpled speech bubble saying, 'Parents be like: My kid is late because we couldn't find 2 matching shoes.'

Newborn Parent Memes

Parenting newborn is not easy y’all. We have a whole series of baby memes you must see because parents of babies, you totally will relate.

Meme of a yawning baby with text humorously stating 'First joke parents hear after having a baby: Sleep when the baby sleeps.' Perfectly capturing new parent exhaustion.

And if you are just setting out on this parent journey, perhaps just freshly peed on a stick to find out you have a new role in life. Let me introduce you to our pregnancy memes.

Tired Parents Memes

Another thing I had no idea about is that while the baby eventually does sleep thru the night, there is a great chance that you won’t. Tired parents memes are memes about parents who just need sleep.

Meme of a gecko with a wide-mouthed grin and text saying 'When people without kids tell me they are tired'; perfect parenting humor showcasing the joyful disbelief of a parent. Filename hint: 'funny-parenting-meme'.

Kids Co-Sleeping

Meme showing a parent asleep with a child’s feet next to them, captioned “Parent: Tonight, you are going to sleep in your own bed, k? Kid at 3 AM:” highlighting the nightly struggle of getting kids to stay in their own beds.

If you long for sleep – these sleep memes are for you.

How My Husband Sleeps

Meme showing a man sleeping peacefully in bed with text saying, 'I don't want to sleep like a baby. I want to sleep like my husband.'

The bedtime struggle is real. Especially with toddlers. Get yourself a toddler alarm clock.

Bedtime with Kids

A meme showing a rockstar passionately singing with text above: 'Parents: It's bed time.' Below: 'Kids: I don't wanna close my eyes.' Perfectly capturing every parent's nightly bedtime concert battle, inspired by famous song lyrics.

Isn’t it amazing how kids are ALWAYS hungry when it’s time to go to bed? This parenting meme about bedtime nails it.

Meme of a woman making a comically frustrated face with text: 'WHEN IT'S BEDTIME AND YOUR KID SAYS "I'M HUNGRY"' depicting classic parenting humor.

If you have older children, check out these kids alarm clocks.

Parenting Teens MemeS

Who else is a yeller? I have changed how I look at yelling at my kids. It’s not necessarily yelling. It’s more than I use my motivational speaking voice when certain subjects arise or events occur. It’s all how you look at it. Change your perspective.

School Calling Parents

Meme of a man nervously clenching his teeth with text saying, 'When you look at your phone and it's the school is calling,' perfectly capturing that oh-no parenting moment.

Mom Says No, Dad Says Yes

Meme of a mischievous raccoon with text 'When mom says no and dad says yes,' capturing classic dad antics and family dynamics humor.

From Mom to Bruh

Parenting Truths About Raising Teenagers

Meme showing a man standing next to a lounging tiger with text humorously comparing parenting teenagers to wild animals.

The experience of raising a teenager, well – about that. (See our Tiger King memes.)

Talking to a Brick Wall

A parenting meme showing a woman shouting into a megaphone at a brick wall, humorously captioned 'When you are trying to convince your kid that they are wrong,' illustrating the futility of reasoning with kids.

Another talk to a wall meme for parents that accurately shows what parenting teens is really like.

Asking a Team to Clean Their Room

Meme humorously captures a teen's dramatic refusal to clean their room with four expressive panels showing increasing disapproval.

See our Schitts Creek Memes for more David Rose fun.

Memes About Parenting Fails

There are times in your parenting journey that while you try your best, you just can’t win them all. These parenting fail memes are dedicated to those time.

Meme of a cartoon character looking surprised while sitting at a desk, with text saying, "Just when I am finally getting this parenting thing down, the school calls and I am informed otherwise."

Parenting Those Kids

Meme with text humorously capturing the struggle of finding a babysitter: 'Don't you hate when you ask someone to cover your shift and they be like... Those aren't my kids & I don't even know who you are!' Perfect for parents juggling family and work.

The Moment I Learned Parenting Won’t Be Easy

A humorous parenting meme showing a baby looking wide-eyed as an adult attempts to cut its nails, captioned 'The moment you learned parenting won't be easy,' capturing the challenges of keeping little fingers safe.

Failing as a Parent or Did My Kid Fail

Humorous parenting meme featuring a cartoon character looking puzzled with the caption, 'Not sure if I failed as a parent or if my kid failed as a kid,' highlighting the relatable confusion of parenting.

Co-Parenting Memes

What are parenting memes without co parenting memes. The chaos of family life often feels amplified when dealing with split and divorce families.

Meme of a wise-looking Yoda with the text "Co-parenting be easy, said no parent ever," humorously capturing the complex realities of sharing parenting duties.

My Ex’s Parenting Style

Co-Parenting Ain’t Easy

Mamas who are raising kids on their own, we have a single mom meme collection just for you.

Parenting meme with bold text stating 'Co-parenting with a psychopath is a special kind of hell,' humorously highlighting the challenges of parenting with a difficult partner.

Step ParentIng Memes

Combining families and gaining step-kids? We’ve got you with these hilarious step parenting memes.

Meme with a character in a flamboyant pink outfit and the text 'Oh you are going to be a step parent? May the odds be in your favor,' humorously comparing step-parenting to a daunting challenge.

Step Parenting Blame

Funny parenting meme featuring a cartoon character with rainbows and text: 'Step Parenting - None of the fun but you get all of the blame.'

See our SpongeBob memes for more about the sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea.

Relatable Parenting Humor

Continuing on the parenting meme train, let’s jump into more relatable humor moms and dads will totally understand.

Chocolate or Poop

When the House is Destroyed

Going to Target Without Kids

When My Kid Didn’t Complain About Food

Meme with an ultrasound image and the humorous caption 'Throwback to when my kid didn't complain about the food I make.'

Weird Parents, FTW

Meme text on a black background reads, 'Having weird parents builds character.' Perfect excuse for all quirky parenting moments!

Speaking of weird, parenting and humor – watch Weird Al Yankovic talk about parenting and watching your kids grow up.

Parenting Isn’t Stressful

If parenting had a soundtrack, it would be a loop of “Don’t touch that!” followed by maniacal laughter and ongoing snack negotiations.

Meme with text saying, 'As soon as you say my child would never, here they come nevering like they never nevered before,' humorously highlighting the unpredictability of kids.

These parenting memes are here to remind you that you’re not alone. We’re all just figuring it out, fueled by caffeine, chaos, and the occasional cry-laugh.

Illustration of an animated family from The Simpsons with yellow skin, featuring an adult holding a baby and a box of doughnuts, surrounded by three children reaching for the box, with the caption "Parenting Memes: Laugh Thru the Chaos of Raising Kids" at the bottom.

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Why Do Parents Love Parenting Memes?

Because laughter is therapy. Parenting is exhausting, and memes help moms and dads feel seen, validated, and connected to others going through the same mess.

Are Parenting Memes Just for Moms?

Not at all. While many memes are mom-focused, plenty of parenting humor resonates with dads, grandparents, caregivers, and teachers too.

Where Can I Share Parenting Memes?

Parenting memes are perfect for group chats, parenting forums, Instagram, Facebook, and even those 2 a.m. texts to your BFF when the baby won’t sleep.

Funny Parenting Memes is a part of the Digital Mom Blog series of Funny Memes

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