Remarkably Average Parenting

Did I really just use the word Momedy? Yes, yes, I did.

Comedy aimed at moms is pretty hit or miss.Â My sense of humor jives least with the over-the-top, trying-too-hard style.

You know, a toned woman, pulling her hair out and grimacing while three kids hang from her chandelier in the background. It’s not that it’s not funny, we’ve just seen it already.

I am a fan of Average Parent Problems on Instagram, created by Mommy Shorts blogger Ilana Wiles. It’s a combination of her own shots and fan submissions, all captioned with Ilana’s consistent, minimalist voice. Here are a few examples of what’s in her feed:

I hope that wasn't the clean laundry. #averageparentproblems photo: @loriliveston

A photo posted by Average Parent Problems (@averageparentproblems) on Jun 14, 2016 at 6:05pm PDT

This happened to us with turtles. "What are they doing, mommy?" "Uhhhhhh….look over there! A tiger!!!" #averageparentproblems photo: @travelwiththetremains

A photo posted by Average Parent Problems (@averageparentproblems) on Jun 13, 2016 at 6:20pm PDT

Parents can't win. #averageparentproblems photo: @growingwithgrace

A photo posted by Average Parent Problems (@averageparentproblems) on Apr 11, 2016 at 9:29am PDT

Wait until he spills his drink directly into your carry-on. #averageparentproblems photo: @karakay2004

A photo posted by Average Parent Problems (@averageparentproblems) on Apr 14, 2016 at 8:04am PDT

Ilana’s book, The Mommy Shorts Guide to Remarkably Average Parenting is available on Amazon (pre-order/affiliate link). It looks like a perfect gift for your friend, The World’s Okayest Mom.

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RookieMoms.com co-founder Whitney lives with her husband, son, and daughter in the San Francisco Bay Area where she writes about parenting, crafts, and activities that moms can do with babies in tow. She and Heather also publish 510Families.com, a site for East Bay parents.