Dad Jokes...Ruined by Gentle Parenting
Reader's Digest US|February 2025
Puns are fun—as long as we respect everyone’s boundaries
Rachel Reyes
Dad Jokes...Ruined by Gentle Parenting

WANT TO HEAR A JOKE ABOUT CONSTRUCTION? I'M STILL WORKING ON IT!

And that's no problem. We don't have to get everything right on the first try, although I bet that can be frustrating. Do you feel frustrated right now? I do. Let's take a deep breath and count to 10, and then you can help me finish my construction joke. It's going to be hilarious.

What are the strongest days of the week? Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weekdays!

But weekdays each have their own strengths, and they should be proud. For example, Friday is good at being casual, and Tuesday is good at tacos. Can you think of something Monday is good at? No? That's OK!

What do you call it when a snowman throws a tantrum? A meltdown!

Wow, that snowman has some big feelings. I wonder why he acted that way. I bet he feels sad that spring is coming and that he will soon cease to exist. I sure would be. I think the snowman would feel a lot better if he paused and did a mindfulness exercise, perhaps noticing the sensations of the soft wool of his hat, the warmth of the sun and ... never mind, he's gone.

This story is from the February 2025 edition of Reader's Digest US.

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