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Parenthood is one of the most exciting yet also testing phases in one’s life.

You devote your once-careless lifestyle to a tiny human that you must protect and guide into this big harsh world, and although it’s a tremendously rewarding thing – it’s easy to get overwhelmed.

Unforeseen circumstances, sleepless nights, temper tantrums and burnout will visit your household frequently – and since most folks tend to suffer from good old “parent guilt,” it’s crucial to remember that every kid is different and that, in reality, everyone’s just winging it.

Nothing will ever make you feel as confident as you would like to, as there are no care instructions for your offspring – however, sticking to the “today was hard, but I got through it” mentality works wonders.

And since it’s still summertime, Bored Panda has decided to focus on a more lightweight aspect of parenting and gather a couple of posts that sum up what it’s like taking care of a kid during this magical season.

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Why summer is the best season? Most will find this question pretty absurd as it’s easy to see why life tends to seem a little more exciting during these hot days.

Trips to the beach, the 7AM sunshine that streams through your window, endless possibilities, and that summery breeze that fills you up with a certain kind of energy you don’t get on the gloomy cold days.

Of course, let’s not forget the main pleasures of all time – barbecues and picnics. The smell of food cooking on a grill is one of the best summer experiences and lying on that warm grass while having something to snack on is simply divine.

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Summertime also indicates that your beloved children are on their well-deserved break from school and all the homework, meaning that the household finally becomes one again – unless you ship them to a summer camp or something.

However, if the camp is out of the door, it also suggests that you’re now responsible for your offspring’s entertainment and that you’re bound to endure all the possible boredom tantrums.

Without a doubt, it’s easier to manage your kids’ leisure activities during school days, as they’ve had enough chores that a simple cinema trip once a month is enough to satisfy their cravings; yet when that summer break starts, you know that you’re going to have to unleash your inner creativity.

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“I’m bored” –the dreaded words the majority of parents will hear on the first morning of their child’s summer break; and since both parents work in most families, it means that you’re now going to have to come up with a plan that’ll keep your youngster busy and preferably happy.

In reality, a summer full of pool parties and trips to amusement parks won’t work because you’ll be swamped with your own work-related tasks – however, assigning a couple of house chores and arranging sleepovers at friends’ houses might give you some time to come up with an exciting but realistic “bucket list” for the summer that’ll also work with your job’s schedule.

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Now, back to the “parent guilt.” Try to remember that social media is full of malarkey.

Everyone wants only the best things for their children – that’s a fact – however, don’t beat yourself up about not being able to give your kid a summer full of Pinterest-like activities.

Sometimes overscheduling and overcomplicating things is just an unnecessary hustle.

Be there for your little one and set some time aside each day. For the most part, doing something simple like going to the playground or watching their favorite cartoon/movie together is more than enough to make great memories.

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While it might seem that these stress-inducing months will never end, we all know that it’ll be over in the blink of an eye. Kids grow up, and (as cheesy as it might sound) the next thing you know, they’ve already gone to college. Start making memories, even if it’s as simple as taking a stroll to your nearby park.

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Bored Panda hopes that you’ve enjoyed this chucklesome ensemble of relatable parenting tweets! Remember to cherish all the significant and seemingly insignificant memories you make with your kid, and let us know if you’ve got anything exciting planned for the summer.