My Lying Liar Child

We could make these memes all day! Kids come up with the most obvious lies they can come up with it feels like sometimes. Here are a few lies the kids have said!

See also: "I didn't do anything!" and "She's lying!" and "He started it!" Any others? #MyLyingLiarChild #kidsaretheworst

3,176 Likes, 145 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "See also: "I didn't do anything!" and "She's lying!" and "He started it!" Any others?..."

Always on a Monday morning. It's so convenient... for my kid. . #GoToSchool #UnlessYoureActuallySick #OneOutOf20Chance #kidsaretheworst #mylyingliarchild

3,941 Likes, 143 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "Always on a Monday morning. It's so convenient... for my kid. . #GoToSchool..."

She says while yawning. . You will go to sleep or I will put you to sleep. (Name that movie!) . #kidsaretheworst #mylyingliarchild

5,970 Likes, 199 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "She says while yawning. . You will go to sleep or I will put you to sleep. (Name that movie!) ...."

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Also, you literally just ate ten minutes ago. #kidsaretheworst #mylyingliarchild

6,413 Likes, 315 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. Also, you literally..."

Really? Ok, let me smell your breath. (And if I'm lucky, they say, "fine!" and go brush. But often I have to smell their stank breath and then say, "nope. Go brush.") Anyone else? 🤚 What does your kid(s) lie about? #mylyingliarchild #kidsaretheworst

8,443 Likes, 492 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "Really? Ok, let me smell your breath. (And if I'm lucky, they say, "fine!" and go brush. But often..."

This is also especially a lie when told to my husband. ("But Mom said we could." LIES!) let's just say, if you think I'd say no, I'd probably say no. You know? #mylyingliarchild #kidsaretheworst

2,977 Likes, 58 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "This is also especially a lie when told to my husband. ("But Mom said we could." LIES!) let's just..."

At mealtime: "I'm not hungry." Every other minute of the day: "I'm starving!" Oy! #mylyingliarchild #kidsaretheworst

1,746 Likes, 29 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "At mealtime: "I'm not hungry." Every other minute of the day: "I'm starving!" Oy!..."

Did you use soap? #MyLyingLiarChild #kidsaretheworst

2,922 Likes, 159 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "Did you use soap? #MyLyingLiarChild #kidsaretheworst"

See also: "I finished my homework" and "I practiced [insert instrument or sport here]." I seriously could make these #mylyingliarchild memes all night. Not that my angel children EVER lie 😳🙄. What are your kids' favorite/most used lies? #kidsaretheworst

3,072 Likes, 161 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "See also: "I finished my homework" and "I practiced [insert instrument or sport here]." I seriously..."

Nine times out of ten I can find "it" in the first place that I look. Tag your kids' frustrating or funny sayings #kidisms and tag @kidsaretheworst IN your photo to be featured. #kidsaretheworst #mylyingliarchild

3,324 Likes, 224 Comments - Anna Macfarlane (@kidsaretheworst) on Instagram: "Nine times out of ten I can find "it" in the first place that I look. Tag your kids' frustrating..."

When getting kids to do chores is the worst

Kids have been trying to get out of doing chores for almost as long as parents have. If you are a parent; you’ve probably tried job charts, incentives, allowance, computer time, threats, and ...consequences.

No matter what we parents try, our kids will always give us a surprised look. They will always try to get out of doing chores. They will always need a few reminders to get back on task. And, we will always find commiserating parents who post exactly what we feel:

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We may not get the kids to do their chores, finish their homework, or earn that allowance; but we’ll keep trying. Teaching kids responsibility with chores is important for their future. If all else fails, at least we can try that Dobby sock trick and get some quality alone time.

Screaming Kids? I've Got a Music Playlist for That

By Chelsea Owens, Guest Writer

Nothing puts the icing on the parenting cake quite like a screaming child. Whether in the car, at the store, or anytime the child feels like it; The Scream is The Worst.

What’s a parent to do? Duct tape is tempting, but not feasible. You’d never get it off your ears without some pain, and it wouldn’t cancel out enough noise to make the hair loss worth it.


Instead, what about music? At our house we listen to so many different songs that I have a playlist for nearly every situation. That’s why I’ve got your back when the screams start. I not only included a few obligatory ‘calm the kids down’ tunes, but also threw in some that will harmonize with the screaming. And just ‘cause I’m nice, I finished with songs that are so awesome you won’t notice the screaming for a few ...seconds, at least.


Calm Songs (For the Kids)
First, I always start with my favorite Classical pieces. These range from Mozart to Chopin to Weezer. And, thanks to the heavenly blessing of YouTube, I can pop a ready-made playlist on as soon as it’s needed:

You may have noticed one of those things is not like the others in my first suggestion. This is because I never tie myself down to any style or genre of music. If you and yours like Weezer, The Piano Guys, or The Plain White T’s; my second suggestion is to play what works.

The recommended tune I include, here, is the playlist that consistently put my second child to sleep every time we got in the car: the soundtrack for the film Edward Scissorhands.

My last calm songs idea is a bit of a mashup of the two before. The artist calls himself Caspar Babypants. Trendy, hip parents may recognize him from the 90s band The President of the United States of America.

Caspar Babypants started composing songs for young children when he, himself, became a parent and saw what was out there. Thank goodness he did, too!

Screaming Songs (To Harmonize)

As funny as it sounds, I find stress relief in giving into the moment and becoming one with The Scream. Since my doctor suggested my headaches and sore throat might decrease if I avoid screaming myself, I instead turn to singers who do it for me.

For full-on screams (or yells), the most tolerable choice is “Immigrant Song” by Led Zeppelin:

Another great classic rock option is one that became my favorite after Matthew Morrison and Neil Patrick Harris took it on during an episode of “Glee.” As gorgeous as those two are, they still can’t reach the screaminess that is Steven Tyler.

When the kids get high-pitched and I need a commiserating harmony, I skip to the end:

Last but not least is my oldest son’s go-to whenever I become the screamer. Not that it helps, but he always gets us laughing when he turns it on.
Because; really, can you not laugh when 10 hours of screaming goat is playing?

Awesome Distracting Songs (For Everybody)

This is the part of the list where you can insert your own ideas. Maybe your family swings to Christian Rock for inspiration. Maybe you’re more partial to electric grunge. Or, you could have a favorite based on what pitch your child screams at.

Our family enjoys everything from Beethoven to heavily-edited Eminem. I also recognize the effect that music has on people and houseplants, and therefore try to keep our awesome songs playlists limited to ones with positive messages and tones.

In light of that, the first of my three suggestions is “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” by Justin Timberlake. Even if you’re still sick of it, you can search for other songs like it.

Really, the best way to distract a screamer and his or her audience is to put on something you can dance to. Timberlake’s song is great for that, as are many others. When I asked around my mom’s group for their favorite, two of them also mentioned Fitz and the Tantrums’ “Hand Clap.”

In the end, the very best thing I can do for the child and myself is to distract with a funny video. After trying snacks, naps, and duct tape; my number one song choices for watching are OK Go’s amazing compilations. I don’t know how many times the band has to record them, but the end results are mesmerizing.

The songs aren’t half-bad, either.

Parenting isn’t for the faint of heart, but it also doesn’t need to make you dependent on ear plugs. Next time your little darling starts practicing angry opera, whip one of these songs out. You and everyone within earshot just might start dancing, instead.

After all, a dancing child is better than a screaming one any day.

Chelsea enjoys writing, reading, eating, sleeping, and living vicariously through others' stories. Since she is a mother full time, sometimes she gets to do those things.