Parenting Humor

Has this ever happened to you? You pick up the latest self-help guide only to find the same old advice that gurus have been giving out for centuries. Meditate, drink plenty of water, think positively, yada yada yada. All of which is easier said than done—how does this advice level up your life?

In We Got This, 75 solo mom writers tell the truth about their lives—their hopes and fears, their resilience and setbacks, their embarrassments and triumphs. Some of these writers’ names will sound familiar, like Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Alexander, while others are about to become unforgettable. Bound together by their strength, pride, and—most of all— dedication to their children, they broadcast a universal and empowering message: "You are not alone, solo moms—and your tenacity, courage, and fierce love are worthy of celebration."

Matt Handen has been offered a second chance by his son who wants him to be part of the effort to restore the historic home he just bought...but can Matt set aside his pride and made amends with the son he betrayed...Livia Andersen was a woman who held her family together with a quiet smile and an iron will. It’s been less than a month since her death and the four children she leaves behind grapple with the shifting changes in their lives now that she’s gone. But they are not alone in their grief. Nate Handen loves his father. That doesn’t mean he’s happy with much of what he’s ...

The death of Thomas and Savannah McClair’s mother turns their world upside down. Raised to be fiercely curious by their grandmother Maggie, the twins become determined to learn the identity of their biological father. And when their mission goes viral, an eccentric producer offers them a dream platform: a fully sponsored podcast called The Kids Are Gonna Ask. To discover the truth, Thomas and Savannah begin interviewing people from their mother’s past and are shocked when the podcast ignites in popularity.

The antidote to those cotton-candy platitudes that are all too familiar to anyone who’s ever worn a mortarboard, Wheelan’s 10 head-turning aphorisms - backed up by a PhD in public policy and extensive social science research - set the record straight. Readers everywhere agreed, turning a Dartmouth Class Day speech that had gone viral into a best-selling book.

The definitions here for "normal" and "healthy" are different than definitions one learns during medical training. I do not recall much about the topic of "healthy" being addressed during training. The focus was on the absence of health or to state it more plainly, disease. Diseases were well defined by objective criteria. And when those objective criteria moved back into the normal range and the patient was feeling much better they were said to have returned to "health."

Hear Dickens' gift for social commentary in this classic story of the poor orphan, Oliver. In this time-tested classic, Dickens aimed to expose the filth of the London underworld as well as attack the inhumanity of the New Poor Law of 1834. This audiobook is a stunning performance by the award-winning Miriam Margolyes, who is considered one of the most knowledgeable and brilliant actors and interpreters of Dickens.

What Comes After Crazy is a warm, funny, poignant, and extremely real story about a woman who fights to stay true to herself, and to her two young children, after her husband has an affair and moves to the desert to "find himself".

Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud listen that follows a fictitious group of eight 20- and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.

After surviving the Harper brothers’ weddings with mishaps, the cousins will head to the altar themselves. Odin Harper has waited to meet the right girl forever. When he met Sofie Haywood, he didn’t expect his life to get flipped upside down. He also didn’t expect his cousins to find love with Sofie’s family and friends. Odin will learn how to navigate his and his family’s weddings while running Harper and Harper Construction’s sister company with Valentine Harper. Assuming he can keep tabs on the other grooms and their own ideas. Odin’s dad, Owen, will have his hands full ...

Multiple award-winning speaker Ramakrishna Reddy presents the secrets, tools, and devices that helped him create 18 laughs and three applauses in a seven-minute persuasive speech in his fifth book Connect with Humor and Story. This is not theory. It's absolute content based on his research, his experience, and his testing.

Sis. Boo. Hun. Babe. Fave. Bestie. We use these terms quite liberally; even too loosely in some instances, which is fine—until we discover that our “ride or die” friend got off the ride a few stops back. There are so many things in life that we have to dissect, but true friendship shouldn’t be one of them. When we cross that fine line between friendship and sisterhood, we should be able cherish that bond and trust that our sister is truly our keeper. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case, and all it takes is one wrong turn to derail the beauty of true sisterhood. Not anymore. ...

Coming from one empathetic parent to another, the tips in this book are real, clever, honest, and designed to make life with a terrible two- or three-year-old a little bit more manageable. Hilarious, helpful, and handy, this book will be appreciated by any parent who has asked: "Why didn't anybody warn me that unconditional love would be so much work?"

The Fermi Paradox resolved, the challenges of parenting a vampire, a power struggle between father and daughter which will leave you gasping, and the Singularity in our lifetime. These four stories pulse with energy of a dream long delayed, as writer Jay O'Connell returns to fiction after a long hiatus. These are the first four of a flurry of short stories and novellas appearing in the genre's most prestigious publications, including Asimovs, Analog, F&SF and Interzone. They are, in a literal sense, a dream come true. Buy this collection, it's cheaper than a latte, and you'll be glad you did.

Exhausted? Sleep-deprived? Feeling like your sanity is taking a permanent vacation? You're not alone! If the world of raising infants and toddlers feels like a chaotic whirlwind of diaper changes, feeding frenzies, and endless tantrums, this book is your lifeline. Forget picture-perfect parenting manuals and unrealistic expectations. This hilarious guide is your survival raft in the wild waters of early parenthood. Packed with practical tips and strategies, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor, it'll help you navigate the mess and emerge a stronger, more confident parent (and maybe ...

Are you ready to navigate the complex battlefield of marriage with the finesse of a seasoned general? "Art of War: Husband Edition" is your ultimate guide to winning the daily skirmishes of marital life, wrapped in a delightful parody of Sun Tzu’s classic strategy manual.

Experience the enchanting world of motherhood through the captivating pages of "Blessed Madness: Stories and Lessons of Motherhood." This heartfelt book takes you on a remarkable journey as the author, a professional journalist, embraces the adventure of becoming a first-time mother in Cuba, her home country. With love and optimism as guiding forces, the author shares her narrative, intertwined with journalistic chronicles and expert advice based on medical criteria. From the moment she decides to embark on the path of motherhood to the joys and challenges she encounters along the way, this...

You’ve been wronged. Maybe it was betrayal, ghosting, gaslighting—or that one friend who turned into a life lesson you never asked for. You want healing, but the idea of doing it with crystals and kumbaya energy alone makes you want to throw your phone across the room. Forgiveness with a Side of Sarcasm. This hilariously honest guide walks you through emotional chaos with one hand on your heart and the other flipping a witty comeback. It’s for anyone who wants to rise from the drama—not just with dignity, but with a sense of humor and glowing skin.

Explore the hilariously bizarre parenting experiences of Bishop Hamright and find out how a great sense of humor is invaluable when it comes to raising your kids. Here you'll get the motivation you need to navigate through the intense, absurd, but rewarding experience of being a parent. No matter how crazy things get, you'll learn that parents are still in charge - even if the kids have taken over the house.

Struggling with bills, rent, or managing money in general? You’re not alone—figuring out finances can feel like cracking a code, but this book makes it simple. Nervous about job interviews? Don’t sweat it. We’ll help you own the room, even if you’re feeling unprepared. Is cooking anything beyond instant noodles a mystery? We’ve got your back with easy, no-fail meal ideas that won’t leave you hungry (or setting off the smoke alarm).