Dad Jokes…the Key to Parenting?

Parenting is NOT easy . . . especially in the age of the internet and social media, where there’s a lot of pressure to change your approach to make sure you’re not letting them become MONSTERS.  (Or worse monsters than they already are.)

So, this is refreshing:  There’s a new study out that suggests a key to good parenting is:  Humor.  That’s right . . . “Dad jokes,” being playful and silly, and laughing at crazy, stressful situations.

A recent study found that 72% of parents believe humor can be an effective parenting tool . . . and most parents say they use (or plan to use) humor in parenting their own children, mostly because there’s more potential benefit than harm.

Not everyone is naturally funny . . . but this isn’t performing a Netflix stand-up special.  70% of parents say they would be interested in a course on how to utilize humor in parenting.

Grown adults who say THEIR parents used humor are also FAR more likely to say they now have a good relationship with their folks . . . AND that they feel like their parents did a good job raising them.

The research shows parental humor could be a secret ingredient in “fostering cognitive flexibility . . . relieving stress . . . and promoting creative problem-solving and resilience in both parents and children.”