Social media is a wonderful thing, particularly for moms.
It keeps them connected with their family and friends and it’s a great tool for finding parenting tips and advice. It keeps them entertained when their little ones are napping or when they just need a quick break from the mom gig. And last but not least, social media is a fantastic way for moms to share their children and their experiences with the rest of the world.
We all do it; post pictures of our kids on Facebook or Instagram and share status cheerful status updates that document proud mommy moments… And we brag. That’s right: Moms brag on social media.
I know anyone reading this is thinking, “No, not me!” Listen, I’m not trying to put anyone down; I’m just saying that it’s something we all do. I do it, too! And so do people who aren’t parents. And there’s nothing wrong with it. I mean, that’s pretty much what social media is all about: bragging.
Why do moms brag on social media? Well, because we love the little creatures that we have created so unbelievably much that we want to share that love with the world. I certainly don’t think there’s anything wrong with moms bragging on social media.
In fact, I think it’s great! But, there is a limit; for example, when someone posts minute-by-minute updates or shares a picture of their child’s potty training “success," it’s taking things a little bit too far (insert eye roll.)
14 Showing Off How Stylish Their Family Is
There’s no denying that kids clothing today is not only adorable, it’s actually pretty amazing. I mean, when I walk past the children’s clothing aisles, I am in awe. I mean, they look as if they were designed by top designers. Shoot, I wish they had some of the girls stuff in my size!
While moms certainly do have a lot of incredible options when it comes to selecting their children’s attire, and while their outfits may look absolutely stunning, constantly sharing photos of those outfits is a tad irritating.
I mean, sure, little Sally looks totally adorable in her paisley maxi dress that has been paired with the beautiful gladiator sandals, and little Timmy is just the cutest in his new digs, when moms are forever sharing photos of their kids in amazing outfits, it kind of gets annoying (and you might find yourself gossiping with your friends about how much money she must be spending on her kids’ clothing.)
13 Remind Us How Advanced Their Kids Are
Of course, moms are super proud of their kids when they achieve anything.
From figuring out how to ride a two-wheeler bike to being accepted into a prestigious preschool, moms want to share how proud they are of their little one’s achievements with the rest of the world. Naturally, the perfect place to share their how incredibly proud they are of their children’s achievements is on social media.
There isn’t anything wrong with sharing these posts, but when it’s all a mom posts, it kind of seems like she’s self-(or kid-)righteous; as if she thinks her kids are better than anyone else’s kids, and that’s one sure-fire way to irritate people.
12 Throw Their Post-Baby Bod In Everyone's Face
Pregnancy chances a woman’s body in so many ways. The little belly pooch, the extra rolls, the larger hips… It’s all good! It’s part of being a mama.
I like to think of these changes as my “badges of motherhood” and have accepted them. Do I wish that I could still rock a bikini, or that I didn’t feel the need to hide my rolls under loose-fitting shirts? Sure. But, I also like food way too much and enjoy binging Netflix after I get the kids to bed, so I’m not about to give up my ice cream or hit the gym.
With that said, when I see another mom post pictures of how fit she is, I kind of want to reach into the post and slap her (was that mean to say?).
However, that doesn’t mean that I want to have mamas with totally incredible bodies flaunting their chiseled waistlines in my face when I scroll through my newsfeed. I get it; you’ve worked your tail off to get that body – especially after you had kids – but to me, you’re just being an obnoxious bragger.
11 Believe Their Kid Is The Next Van Gogh
As we have already said (several times,) moms are over the moon about their children, and that includes pretty much anything and everything they do.
So, when little junior makes some a craft, naturally, she’s going to want to share it with other people. However, when a mom posts photos of her toddler’s scribbles and captions it, “Looks like we have the next Van Gogh,” instead of gushing, most people (except for maybe grandma and grandpa) are going to roll their eyes.
When they see posts like this, they’re thinking, “Yea, that’s just hot mess of scribbles on a piece of paper. There’s definitely no reason to frame that sucker!”
Unless your child has made something super cute or really does have some artistic talent, there’s a good chance that people are going to find your post annoying.
10 Show Off Their Mommy Circle
A mom’s circle of friends is one of the most important things in the world.
These are the women who she vents to, gets advice from, gossips with, lunches with, has playdates with…
Basically, a mom circle is the equivalent to blood brothers; they are pretty much her right-hand ladies and they help to keep each other sane as they go through the trials and tribulations of motherhood.
Now, while a mom circle is totally important and completely awesome, shoving how awesome your mom circle is in other people’s faces on social media can be pretty obnoxious.
To outsiders looking in, it seems as if you are saying, “We’re cooler than you!” and “You know you want to hang with us!” It’s kind of like you’re trying to prove that you’re in the popular clique at school, and it’s annoying.
9 Remind The Internet How Dedicated They Are To Their Family
It’s no secret that most moms put their kids first and foremost and that they will do anything for them. I mean, that’s kind of very definition of being a mother, isn't it? It’s pretty much common knowledge that this is how mothers feel about their kiddos, too.
That being said, when moms share status updates to let the rest of her social media followers know just how much she adores her children, what she would do to protect them and keep them safe, and how her children are the center of her universe always and forever – especially when she posts said updates over and over again – people are gonna start rolling their eyes.
8 Brag About All The Activities Their Kids Are Involved In
This seems like a pretty reasonable thing to brag about, right?
Mamas are just as proud of the opportunities that they can provide for their kiddos as they are of their actual kiddos. As a mother, there is no better feeling than being able to provide your children with awesome activities that they love.
Sure, it’s totally understandable that moms want to share the activities their kids partake on social media. I mean, what mom wouldn’t want to share a photo of her son up at bat during his softball game, or her daughter dressed in costume at her ballet recital? Mama’s followers are going to like these posts too; that is, until they become excessive.
When a mom starts sharing non-stop posts of all of the fun activities that her kids are involved in, it’s kind of like she’s gloating and saying to other parents, “I’m doing a better job at this whole parenting thing than you are!”
7 Inform The Internet Their Kid Is An Incredible Eater
For those who aren’t parents, let me preface this by saying that kids can be pretty picky eaters.
For example, my girlfriend’s eldest son only eats 7 things… SEVEN! And not one of them is a vegetable! So, to say that she is over-the-moon with excitement because her younger son eats pretty much anything you put in front of him is an understatement.
Because kids can be such picky eaters, you kind of have to understand and appreciate why moms share status updates that highlight what good easers their kids are. These moms don’t mean to brag, they are almost in disbelief and have to share it to ascertain whether or not it’s true.
But, to outsiders, especially those who aren’t moms – and even more so for those moms who are dealing with the trials and tribulations of dealing with picky eaters themselves, these stats updates can be as annoying AF!
6 Lists All The Things Their Kids Say
Kids say some pretty hilarious stuff, and when they do, every mom feels like she just has to share it with everyone she knows and posts it on Facebook.
I am totally guilty of this. My sons have said some things that have literally made me spit my drink out of my mouth… Like the time when my eldest said, “You know mom, sometimes people just have to let out farts” or how my youngest says, “Seenta” instead of “Santa”. I mean, these things are pretty freaking hilarious (or at least I think they are, anyway.)
While it’s totally cool for moms to share these “kids say the darndest things” posts, and while it may make others chuckle (the post I shared about my son’s fart comment got something like 150 likes), when it’s, like, the only thing you post, people are going to stop finding it funny.
5 Artsy-Fartsy Photos That Are So Posed It Hurts
Moms like to document their children’s lives, and pictures are the perfect way to do that.
While it’s expected that moms will share photos of their kids on social media, it’s because of social media that so many moms today are trying to get the perfect shots, and I’m not talking about those posed school pictures; I’m talking about pictures of their kids playing at the park, sleeping or pretty much everything else.
They try to stage the pictures and edit them with filters to make them social media-worthy. Hey, the more artsy-fartsy the pictures are, the more likes, comments and shares they’re going to get, right?
While it’s lovely to scroll through and see a captivatingly gorgeous photo of a child, when all people see are these artsy-fartsy photos of other people’s kids, it’s pretty obnoxious. I mean, nobody’s life is picture-perfect, so when moms share photos that are magazine-worthy all the time, it’s kind of annoying.
4 Brag About Each And Every Milestone
“This little cutie smiled for the first time today!”
“Look who’s a walker! We’re in trouble now!”
“Little princess ate her first solids and LOVED them! She’s already an epicurean guru!”
All moms are guilty of milestone bragging. I mean, it makes total sense. It lets us immortalize those big moments so we can reflect on them and gush as our little ones grow older, and it allows us to let the world know how proud we are of our children’s achievements.
But to other people, especially those who aren’t parents, milestone bragging on social media often gets a big eye-roll. When non-parents scroll through their newsfeeds and see a post that your baby slept through the night or has rolled over, they think to themselves, “Really, this is newsworthy? How hard is it to sleep through the night or roll over?”
Milestone bragging is totally understandable, but to others – especially when it’s all you post – it can get pretty annoying.
3 The "I Am So Blessed" Posts
I mean, pretty much everyone is guilty of this type of bragging on social media, even non-moms. How many posts do you see on your newsfeed that involve bragging about vacations, promotions at work or buying big-ticket items (cars, houses, etc). As I said before, bragging about how wonderful our lives are is kind of what social media is all about.
Moms brag that their lives are perfect in a totally different way than other people do, though…
“Look this incredible face! Perfection!”
“My 3-year-old son told me that I’m his best friend in the entire world! Gah!”
"This is what total bliss looks like" (accompanied by a photo of a baby sleeping on mom's chest)
“I love my kids more than anything in the world. I wouldn’t change a single thing. I am truly blessed. My cup runneth over…”
Sure, these posts are sweet and uplifting, and it’s great to see how much moms adore their families and all, but when all they do is post status updates that brag about how absolutely incredible their lives are, it kind of makes you want to stop following them…
2 The "I Don't Hate The Way I Look Today" Selfie
It’s no secret that a woman’s style changes when kiddos come into the picture. Listen, we just don’t have the time or the energy to invest in getting all done up, especially after we have wrestled toddlers to get them dressed.
This doesn’t go for all moms, though. There are some mamas out there who actually do put effort into their style (and I give them some major props!) But when a mom takes the time to perfectly apply her makeup, makes sure her hair is perfectly coiffed and puts on a non-stained T-shirt and a decent pair of jeans and then takes a selfie with her kids and shares it on Facebook with the caption “I don’t hate the way I look today,” it's kind of like a slap in the face to moms who don’t have the time or the energy to put in the effort.
1 Show Off How Great Their Relationship Is
Kids change things. Especially relationships. It can be really hard for couples to get their groove back after they have a baby. That’s why this type of social media bragging is annoying AF!
“I’m even more in love with this man since he became a father!”
“Since we had kids, our relationship is hotter than ever!”
“Last night, we went on the most amazing kid-free date! It was even better than the dates we went on before we had kids!”
For people who are having a hard time with their relationship after having a baby, reading constant status updates of how perfect other couple’s relationships can be downright irritating, and even depressing.
Sure, it’s cool to let other people know how awesome your relationship with your partner is, but when you’re constantly posting about it, you’re going to make a lot of eyes roll.