French Artist Creates Comics About Their Life as a Parent That Are Hilarious and Relatable
There are some universal truths about parenthood that we can all relate to.
No matter how rewarding and wonderful it may be, parenting is NOT for the weak. It is grueling, hard work day in and day out, where you’re running on little to no sleep and as much caffeine as you can stand. As Louise Hay, a renowned self-help author, states, "Every thought we think is creating our future." This emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mindset amidst the chaos. Children can be adorable little egocentric monsters who don’t know how to empathize with anyone for YEARS, along with not knowing much of anything else, really.
Yet, we continue to get up every morning, or wake up countless times overnight, and do it again. Because as difficult as it can be to be a parent, it is so worthwhile for all the good moments. James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," emphasizes, "Success is the product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations." This weird little dichotomy is hard to understand unless you’re in it. That’s why we absolutely adore this webcomic by French artist Yllya.
Yllya, who is a published comic book writer by trade, details moments about her family (her husband, young daughter, and cat) that perfectly and hilariously capture what life with a young child is like. There’s the chaos, the worries, the love, and the excruciating amounts of patience required, all beautifully depicted in four panels.
She started the comic Happy Family on a whim, and it quickly blew up. This is no surprise, considering her adorable art style and fun stories.
So we gathered some of our favorite comics from Yllya for your viewing pleasure. Keep scrolling to see more.
1. Conspiring
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4. Littles Are Always in a Rush to Be Bigger
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5. Why Do Kids Gotta Be Like This?
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6. It's a Constant Cycle
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7. Mac & Cheese Be Like That
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8. Chocolate Can Always Help
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9. They'll Grow on Each Other
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10. Another Reason Why Parents Don't Bother Washing Windows Anymore
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11. A Dog Reporter?
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12. I Mean, I Don't Know Anyone Who *Hasn't* Tried Peeing Standing Up, No Matter Their Parts
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13. I'm Convinced Acne Never Goes Away; It Just Isn't as Aggressive Once Hormones Level Out
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14. A Weekend Free to Do All the Things, Even If They're Simple Things
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15. It Doesn't Work That Way
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16. Maybe Don't Feed the Birds
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17. It's a Balance That Gets Easier the Longer You're at It
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18. Progress Is Usually a Good Thing
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19. Packing According to Her Own Desires
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20. Can Confirm, That's a Grasshopper
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21. Like in Jurassic Park: If You Hold Still, They Won't See You
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22. Some Things Do Not Change with Age
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23. The Mess Is Sometimes Necessary
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24. If the Kiddo Has No Issue, Why Bother Trying to Make Them Sit Still for a Haircut?
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25. Fur Babies Are Our First Babies
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26. They Wouldn't Have Gotten Much Sleep Worrying About Her in Her Own Bed Anyway
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What did you think about Yllya’s comics, her art style, and the content? Did you have any particular favorites?
We want to know what you did or did not like, so drop your thoughts in the comments section below. You can gain insights from parenting expert Dr. Michael Thompson, who emphasizes that "humor can be a powerful tool in parenting, helping to navigate the challenges with a lighter heart." You can also explore resources from Dr. Harvey Karp, who states, "Creating a joyful environment is key to fostering strong family bonds." And don’t forget to share this with your friends!
