22 Reasons to Stock Up on Stress Relievers If You Have Kids (22 Photos)

While expecting, future parents eagerly prepare the nursery, buying a crib, stroller, and endless toys. Yet hardly anyone thinks to fortify their own nervous system—which would actually be much more useful. New parents need to brace themselves: toddlers don't just bring the joy of new life; they also manifest pure chaos out of thin air, delivering endless worries and headaches along the way.

Here are 22 photos proving that kids exist to test adult sanity while defying all common sense.







Kids don't just copy their parents; they try to tackle "grown-up" chores too. For a toddler, doing laundry in the toilet makes total sense.





Kids love caring for family pets.



A creative new haircut—courtesy of playing salon.



This three-year-old loves unpacking groceries. Miraculously, he managed not to break a single egg while loading them into the fridge.



This kid figured out how to heat up lunch without dirtying any dishes.



Another ingenious trick to avoid washing dishes: a hollowed-out watermelon half makes a perfectly good bowl.



No adult would ever think to stash the TV remote inside a musical instrument.



Experienced parents know that total silence in the house is a major red flag.



An expensive toy is no guarantee it'll stay in one piece.



Remote learning: the ultimate test of parental patience.



Hard to argue with that logic...



This little girl decided to greet her mom without opening the door, nearly giving her a heart attack in the process.



"If I can't eat them all, I'll just take a bite out of every single one."



A kid will quickly teach you to hide your emergency supplies.



Formal events and young children simply do not mix.



A scene like this would test anyone's composure.



Looking for a way to quit your job without an awkward HR exit interview? Just bring your kid along!



That rare moment when the cat is the one at risk of getting bitten.



The kids had a little too much fun playing with slime.



Milk just tastes better with a buddy.



A fresh chocolate pie entrusted to a toddler to carry. Care to guess where that footprint came from?



Stuck and completely unable to break free.