11 Times Phil & Claire Dunphy Nailed Parenthood

She’s sassy, competitive, and caring. He’s hilarious, loving, and cool is ice. We should all take a few pages out of the Dunphy’s parenting playbook.

Here are 11 of their parenting wins:

#1: No means no.

You can’t let them see through your poker face.

#2: Always there to offer advice – like this gem.

No matter how weird it may be…

#3: Not giving mom-shamers the time of day.

It’s totally not cool.

#4: Feeling confident in their roles.

We think you nailed it, Phil.

#5: Making sure the entire household knows who’s boss – and who’s watching and listening.

Seriously though. We hear every. damn. thing.

#6: Really getting to know who the kids are dating.

Too far?

#7: Knowing when to be serious – kind of.

Showing much concern, but still relating to your teenage daughter – props, Phil.

#8: Embracing child-like wonder.

Don’t ever lose it!

#9: Making sure the kids don’t get spoiled.

The faster you finish your chores, the sooner you can have lunch.

#10: Laughing at all their jokes.

Even when it hurts.

#11: Sticking together through thick and thin.

Because there is no one else in the world who you would want to share parenting with.