If you don’t want your kids playing with their food, don’t give them snacks that look like toys. No kid is going to resist playing with shark gummies first!

Unless it’s pizza or chicken nuggets, whatever you’re making is automatically “icky.” But let’s be honest—don’t you kind of feel the same way unless someone offers you Taco Bell?

It’s not like anyone ever died from eating bird poop… right? Oops! Kids spread germs faster than someone doing it on purpose—they’re absolute naturals at it.

Packing non kid-friendly food is a surefire way to have it returned untouched. But if you slice the apples and send caramel dip, guess what? She’ll come back with the apple slices still there—and the caramel mysteriously gone.

Kids are natural-born narcissists—and that’s totally normal. It’s the ones who don’t grow out of it that raise red flags. A kid asking for a snack while you’re in labor or lying on the floor with a broken hip? Par for the course.

Whether it’s a lone block of packing foam or a bag of Goldfish crackers, your kid will make sure it ends up in every single room of the house. Consider yourself warned.

It’s a dilemma many parents face after Halloween: the sweet tooth kicks in once the tiny tyrants are asleep. But what if the only candy stash is in their room? You weigh your options… and your stealth skills.

Kids have a funny way of expressing themselves. This four-year-old is determined to show his mom exactly what he loves—and just as clearly, what he can’t stand. And he’s going to make sure she knows it.

It’s gross, but true. Maybe you haven’t done this yet, but as a parent, you’ve definitely crossed the line at some point. Those “never do” promises? They get broken every single day.

Some kids really do try—like holding in their flatulence until after dinner. But of course, it never works. And you just know they’re going to smell their hand afterward.

Play along: George Washington passed away much earlier than he should have—just because he wouldn’t eat his broccoli and insisted only on chicken nuggets and ice cream. Poor guy, the president!

By around age seven, kids start developing a sarcastic sense of humor. Sometimes it’s downright annoying—but other times, it’s absolutely hilarious. Who’s up for a bowl of Broccoli Punch soup?

The only reason moms get Mother’s Day gifts is simply because they’re moms. So it’s fair that kids deserve a little something too—after all, they’re the ones who make it all possible.

Kids will stick forks into power sockets and shove crayons into the VCR. No nook or cranny is safe when they’re on the move. But seriously—why waste good spaghetti?

While most parents are deeply concerned about their kids’ health, they often neglect their own. That’s why they sneak cheesecake in secret but serve Brussels sprouts at dinner.

If you want your kid to actually eat their food, let them prepare it however they like. You can set secret rules—like quietly removing all the unhealthy stuff from the house—or just let them enjoy candy corn pizza.

This is something we can all relate to. When you’re eating broccoli, your heart’s craving dessert. And when you’re eating dessert, your heart just wants even more. So go ahead—do the little dance and enjoy!

The surest way to get your kid to eat something is to act like it’s yours first. It works every time! Kids want to eat your food because they believe you’ll save the best for yourself.

Kids misplace things daily—that’s why investing in pricey lunchboxes or school gear often feels pointless. Ever wonder why so many kids show up to school carrying paper bags?

This isn’t a kid making a dirty joke. It’s either a kid who genuinely believed the meatballs were made from bouncy balls or thought it would be funny if they were.

This is a common ritual—whether it’s a Snickers bar or McDonald’s chicken nuggets, there are always those special treats you claim as yours and yours alone.

If it works, why stop? According to kids, cheese and ketchup make everything taste better. It’s the perfect compromise to sneak in a balanced meal without the fight.

Life on social media rarely mirrors real life. Online, you may look like the picture-perfect family—but behind the scenes, there are messes, arguments, and everyday chaos.

Kids are natural mess-makers. No one really knows how they manage it, but they’re experts from the start. If adults had that level of skill, there’d probably be job opportunities for it!

The truth is, it could’ve been anyone. While the seven-year-old looks a little suspicious, it’s the four-year-old who swoops in to clean up Mr. Anonymous’ mess like a pro.

Everyone knows kids prefer triangle sandwiches over squares. Squares are boring and just don’t have the same kid-approved appeal. Consider this your friendly reminder (and warning) for next time.

How does a single graham cracker end up covering every inch of the house? If kids could harness that kind of power for good, world hunger wouldn’t stand a chance.

Kids are strange little creatures. You can buy them a mountain of toys, and they’ll still choose a random household item or a weird snack to snuggle with. In this case, it’s cuddle nuts.

Who didn’t pretend Cheerios were tiny donuts as a kid? That’s probably why they eventually made that donut cereal—just to make the game official.

Chances are, this meal was more dad’s doing than the kids’. But hey, at least he’s got a solid excuse for showing up to work with hot sauce and beef juice on his shirt.

Why do kids keep changing their favorite foods? Actually, they don’t—they just don’t want you to make that particular one right now. So, let’s just stick with Pop-Tarts this week.

This is so true. Kids never keep their socks paired up, and they rarely finish all their food. Save yourself the hassle—just toss the money instead. You’ll thank yourself later.

At Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes get smothered in marshmallows. So why not try that on every other vegetable, meat, and grain? Yeah, probably best to just say no.

Even as kids grow older and start cooking for themselves, there will still be times when they take a bite and toss the food aside. It’s just part of life—better to get used to it.

If we could all just chill out and enjoy a piece of cheese, a lot of our problems might just melt away—well, except for the ones vegans bring up. Maybe they should sneak a little cheese in the closet!

As a kid, when you finally get to order your own food, you can bet it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It’s a big responsibility, and you definitely don’t want to keep anyone waiting!

There’s nothing fun about being woken up by someone feeding you—unless it’s cheesecake. But even then, those grubby hands better keep away from your cheesecake!

If you’re a morning person, waking up with kids isn’t so bad—they’re pretty sweet early on. But by the time dinner comes around, you’re hanging by a thread.

Honestly, even though it’s a bit unsanitary, kids absolutely love it. Pretending to be an animal is one of the best games—and one of the easiest ways to get your kid to cooperate.