If you have kids, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “They grow up so fast” more than once or twice. And while it seems cliche, there’s actually a lot of truth in it. One moment you’re changing diapers, the next you’re sending them off to college.
Often, we don’t even realize how fast time flies until we take some time to reflect on years and memories gone by. That’s exactly what a viral TikTok trend is prompting parents to do… Parents, particularly those who had their kids when they were young, have been partaking by sharing then and now photos of them with their children. Even American TV personality and actress Lala Anthony has jumped on the bandwagon.
Bored Panda has put together some of the best posts from the wholesome trend to remind you to cherish the little moments while you can. Because before you know it, you’ll be looking back wondering where the time went and how it moved so fast.
#1 42 And 22
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Often, we’re so busy raising our kids, while trying to keep our heads above the water, that we hardly notice them growing. We replace their clothing or shoes when they no longer fit but it doesn’t occur to us that one day, sooner than we think, they’ll grow to full size.
Another recent social media trend saw moms and dads reminiscing on the days they used to be able to pick up and carry their children. The point? We so often remember the firsts (first word, first steps, first tooth) but we don’t mark the lasts. Those just happen, and then they’re gone… The last time they wore a diaper, the last time
#2 39 And 22
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#3 42 And 22
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#4 42 Mom & 23 Daughter
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#5 Us At 41/21
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#6 Me And My Baby 51 And 20yrs Old!
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#7 Me And Daughter 38 And 16. Love This For Us!
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#8 65 And 45
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#9 They Always Think My Son Is My Man. 43 And 25
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#10 My Son And I 43 & 25
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#11 Me & My Daughter 19 & 39
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#12
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#13 Me And My Sons 24, 40, 18!
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#14 Me And My Daughter 39&19
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#15 36 And 17
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#16 I Was 20 And She’s 16 Now
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#17 Me And My Baby 60 And 39
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#18 My Daughter & I (21 & 40)
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#19 More Like Sisters …..she’s 56 And I Am 31
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#20 Me N Mom 42&24
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#21 Me And My Son. 21 And 43!
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#22 Me And My Baby 26 And 12
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#23 Me And My Baby 44 And 24
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#24 Me And My Son 40/21
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#25 28 And 48. Me And My Oldest Daughter
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#26 Me And My Baby. 26 & 43
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#27 My Granddaughter & I. 50 & 12
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#28 Mom And I. 16 And 34
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#29 2010 vs. 2025
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#30 36 And 18
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#31 41&24
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#32 40 And 23
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#33 29 And 12
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#34 29 & 12
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#35 My Son And I. We Are 37 & 15
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#36 Me N Mine 35 And 17
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#37 Me And My Mom 23 & 49
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#38 52 And 24
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#39 Me 30 & My Mom 48
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#40 Mi And My Baby 42/21
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#41 Me & My Daughter 42 & 22
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#42 Mother & Daughters
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#43 39 And 22
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#44 15 And 36
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#45 38 And 60
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#46 53 And 27
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#47 My Best Friend
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#48 God Has Been Good To Us
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#49 Time Flies
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#50 My Daughter Went From 8 To 18
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#51 29 And 43
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#52 50 And 25
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#53 What An Emotional But Amazing Journey Being A Single Momma Was
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#54 39 And 17
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#55 My First Born 37/20
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#56 Me & My Mommy 25 & 53
© Photo: Kyi 👑♋️
#57 Me And My Mommy 25 And 50
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#58 Mum:49 Me:29
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#59 You Will Always Be My Babyyyy
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#60 41 And 17
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#61 I Became A Mother At A Young Age, And While It Wasn’t The Life I Envisioned, Loving Her Has Been The Greatest Gift Of My Life
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#62 42 And 25
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#63 16 And 33
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#64 22 And 42
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