Tayyaba Jabeen
All parents know that caring for children brings challenges along with joy. Comic artists on Instagram, including Paula Kuka, have made use of their creative medium of webcomics to share both the funny and challenging aspects of being a parent. This includes addressing the difficulties and demands the responsibility of parenting entails. While motherhood is undoubtedly a rewarding experience, there are also challenging moments, and Paula Kuka’s Common Wild comics shares these honest moments through humor.
Paula Kuka’s webcomics, through straightforward honesty, showcase the intricacies of motherhood and parenthood as a whole. Alongside the ups and downs of caring for a child, light is also thrown on it’s comedic elements. Through her use of vivid colors, bold lines, and whimsical illustrations, her work has a lighthearted vibe. One well-known comic of hers shows a mother’s struggles to encourage a child to eat healthy food. Despite her efforts, the child chooses to eat a crayon instead. Scroll down below to read 30 of her comics, hand picked just for you!
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#1) Don’t assume what you see is the whole reality.
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#2) Waiting patiently for mom to come out.
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#3) Cake is a non-negotiable.
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#4) Equivalent to wrestling with and pinning down a crocodile.
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#5) There is more out there than you know.
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#6) Too much effort.
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#7) Sometimes all you need is a listening ear.
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#8) No concept of personal space.
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#9) Common sleep schedule for mothers.
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#10) Double standards.
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#11) It’s a struggle of it’s own to strap them in their seat.
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#12) Stressed mothers and clingy babies.
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#13) It’s not safe until mummy is carrying it.
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#14) Babies are unique and can’t be compared to one another!
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#15) Classic attachment cycle.
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Paula Kuka’s relatable and hilarious comics have been a source of both comfort and amusement for many mothers and caregivers. She has amassed a following of almost 250,000 on Instagram. Her work is indeed a refreshing reminder that it is okay to not always have everything under control, especially when in mainstream media motherhood is often only portrayed as pristine and sweet. Paula’s works remind people that laughing off the chaos and messiness associated with the parental journey is definitely the most sensible decision. Keep on scrolling to see the rest!
#16) “Long” is the best one here.
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#17) Trying to understand the gibberish is usually harder.
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#18) Grandparents do the most for their grandkids.
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#19) Kids have their own timing and it’s conveniently always when you’re busy.
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#20) Peace and quiet.
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#21) Third parent: Thomas the train.
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#22) The anxious thought process of a mother trying to get their child to sleep.
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#23) When your kids are too clingy.
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#24) Some things are too good to not continue using.
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#25) Kids enjoy as the parents nap, perfect setup.
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#26) Worth trying, actually. Seems very legitimate.
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#27) Kids want they want!
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#28) Motherly love.
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#29) Accomplishments to be celebrated.
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#30) At least you can get out of things with the baby feed excuse, that’s a plus point!
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Paula Kuka’s webcomic series which are inspired by her personal parenting experiences, offer an interesting perspective. What did you think of this article? Did you find these comics amusing? Please leave a comment down below letting us know which one the panels was your favorite! Have a great day and stay tuned to Defused for more.
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