Yes, parenting is a joy, but it’s also often a complete nightmare, right!?
Kids make up such an important part of our lives. In fact, most of us live for them. At the same time, they can be just so, so annoying.
Of course, it isn’t their fault. They’re kids. They literally don’t have the brainpower to be considerate, kind and courteous all of the time. Instead, from a young age, they’re equipped with the mental capacity to whine, whinge and wrangle everything from their elders.
It’s left to us to teach kids how to behave. This is a long and winding process. No kid is an angel, no matter how well their parents bring them up.
But luckily, there are many things that parents can do to get their kids to behave and become easier to manage. And no, that’s doesn’t mean corporal punishment! Instead, there are more nuanced, kinder ways of encouraging kids to act mature and learn the skills they need to be adults (or just to get off your back!)
Of course, all children are different, but thanks to several facts about human nature, there are some tips and tricks that (almost) always work on any child.
And if you’re wondering what these are, well now you don’t have to. Instead, you just have to look at these 50 hacks that will make your parenting lifestyle just a little bit easier!
Make Or Buy A Baby Head Protector Backpack
When babies learn to sit up on their own, it’s such a cute time. But it’s also incredibly nerve wracking, as now their fragile heads are in danger of falling onto a hard surface! But you don’t have to worry if you get or make a special backpack with a head protecting donut on the back!
Stick Pool Noodles Onto Walkers To Protect Your Walls/Ankles
Putting a baby in a walker is a great way to teach them how to use their legs. The downside? They end up running into everything in the home, your precious ankles included. But a simple upgrade to the walker can completely eliminate the chances of suffering walker related damages to your home/legs. Just stick on some pool noodles.
Want To Keep Your Child Happy On An Airplane? Give Them Window Stickers
With window stickers, they’ll be occupied the entire journey, even if the plane has no little TVs.
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When You Have A Baby, You Have The Best Anti-Theft Device Ever
Just make sure that you don’t accidentally throw it in the trash!
Don’t Want Your Kids To Go Into The Sea? Bring A Shower Curtain To The Beach
They can still enjoy the water, if you make this easy pool.
Make Watermelons Less Messy For Kids To Eat By Cutting Them Into Squares
Why isn’t this taught in schools!?
Got Two Kids? Microwave Their Dinners At The Same Time
Now no kid will whine about “Not being first.”
Cut Halfway Through A Pool Noodle To Stop Children From Catching Their Fingers In The Door
The real beauty of this is that you can place it high up on the door, so kids can’t take them off!
Smudge A Marshmallow Into An Ice Cream Cone
No more dripping from the bottom of the cone! And it’s a yummy way to end the snack!
Make Your Baby Sleep Better With A Homemade Heated Pillow
All you have to do is sew up a flannel blanket, put rice inside before sewing up the last bit and put the blanket in the microwave. Just make sure that it isn’t too hot before putting it next to the baby.
Or You Could Do A Similar Thing With A Rubber Glove And Tying The End
Just don’t do this when the baby is old enough to believe in ghosts and stuff, or this will look terrifying to them when they wake up.
Create A Mystery Reward Jar
Whenever they do something good, they get a chance to win something, they just don’t know what it’ll be. Just be nice and don’t put something disappointing, like “One free hug,” in the jar.
Sew Four Pillowcases together To Make A Portable Bed
Don’t sew together the zipper parts. Taking the pillows out makes the bed incredibly easy to wash.
Are They Getting Restless On A Drive? Ask Them To Spot Specific Things
For instance, you can task you kids to find 10 red things, or anything else that you think would take up their attention while in transit.
Recruit The Kids To Help With Shopping – And Keep Their Items Separate
Shopping with kids can be a nightmare, but if you turn it into a game, then it can be a dream. You can give them lists or tell them the things that they need to find. (Of course, your children need to be old enough to walk around the store on their own!) And when they’ve found their items, make sure that the kids are in charge of those items after the checkout. It can make sorting all the stuff you buy so much easier!
Tell Kids That They Can Set “Share Minutes” For Their Toys
Whenever a kid sees another kid playing with a toy, they want it. If your kid has the toy, then there’s a way to get both kids to have their fun. Just tell the kid that has the toy that they can decide how long the other kid can play with their toy. It’ll make the kid that starts out with the toy feel like they have control.
Give Your Kids Color Coded Sippy Cups And Other Items
If you’re going on a trip, you can always know if you’ve got enough cups packed when each kid has their own color cup/potty/pacifier. Color coding your kids essentials really makes organization easier
Stop Kids From Having Temper Tantrums In Stores With Six Words
Whenever a kid sees something that they like in a store, they always, always, always ask for it. When they do this, just say “Put it on your birthday list.” Problem solved.
Rotate Which Toys They Have Access To
The big problem with kids and toys is that children get bored of toys in no time at all. But to fix this, you should separate their toys into three or four groups. You should only let them access one group of toys at a time. Children will appreciate the toys they have access to at the moment so much more.
Put A Laundy Basket In The Bath
It’ll keep your child’s toys within grabbing distance.
Give Them Bracelets With Your Phone Number On
If they get lost, someone will be able to call for help.
Trace Your Children’s Feet, And Buy Shoes More Easily
Some kids hate shoe shopping. But they’ll gladly let you tace their feet. Just take the tracing with you to the shoe shop, and you’ll find the right size.
Having Trouble Giving A Young Kid Medicine? Stick A Medicine Dropper Into A Pacifier
The kid won’t realize that they’re taking their medicine!
When Your Youngest Gets Too Old For The Crib, Don’t Throw It Out
Instead, convert it into a kids’ desk! All you need to do is take off one of its sides and put something on the planks.
DVD Cases Can Turn Into A Coloring Notepad
Just stuff the side where the leaflet goes with some paper.
Want To Take The Kid’s Tooth Fairy Experience To The Next Level? Just Add Glitter
Everyone knows that fairies would leave glitter in their wake, right?
Slip A Disposable Coffee Lid Under A Popsicle
No more mess, until your kid drops the popsicle on their lap.
Put A Pool Noodle Under A Fitted Sheet To Stop Kids From Falling Out Of The Bed
Is there anything that pool noodles can’t do?
Put A Crazy Straw Into A Drink Upside Down
The curves will mean that they can’t pull the straw out of the drink!
Fill A Little Cup With Your Kid’s Favorite Drink, Put A Pacifier On Top And Put It In The Freezer
They’ll have the perfect thing for their sore gums. This is amazing when the kids are teething!
When A Soap Bottle Gets Empty, You Can Turn It Into A Water Balloon Pump
Kids always struggle to fill water balloons, so this works a treat.
Hang A Shoe Holder Onto The Car Seats
Now there’s an easy way for kids to find their toys and for you to keep the car clean.
Got Glitter Everywhere? Get It Up With A Lint Roller
At last, a way to remove the stuff! No matter how much glitter the tooth fairy leaves, it will always come up easily!
Kid Got A Splinter? Mix Together Baking Soda And Water
When it looks like a paste, apply it to the kid’s splinter. In a few minutes, the splinter will rise up, making it easy to get out.
Put Cardboard In Between Baby Seats
The toddlers won’t fight any longer!
This Is How You Can Get Them To Drink Up Their Medicine
Also, you can pour the medicine into an empty can if they’re a little older.
Get Them To Decorate The Fence With “Special” Paint
That’s right, the paint is water. They’ll never be finished!
Fitted Bed Sheets Make Ideal Beach Mats
The edges will form a barrier, stopping sand covering the place and making the baby comfortable.
Want To Hide Your Candies In A Place They’ll Never Look?
That’s right, put them in a green vegetable bag in the freezer. What kid ever wants vegetables!?
Your Kids Want To Draw All Over The Walls?
Just give them some disposable paper walls, also known as a cardboard box.
Color In A Clock To Teach Them Routines/Time Telling
Learning how to tell the time is something every kid goes through. But they understand colors much more easily. If you color in their routines on a clock, then they’ll learn how to tell the time and get used to their everyday activities.
Tear A Sticker In Half And Place It On The Insides Of Shoes So They Learn Left And Right
In fact, there are some adults who could use this!
Kid Wants To Play Video Games, But They’re Too Young?
Just give them a controller that isn’t connected to your console and start playing. They’ll think that they’re the ones playing the video game.
Lost Something Important? Thankfully, You Have Some Tiny Treasure Hunters
Draw what they have to find. When they get the treasure, give them some candy as a reward.
Need To Keep Track Of When To Give Kids Their Medicine?
Just get a permanent marker and draw a chart on the bottle.
Line A Trampoline With Pool Noodles
Trampolines just got a little safer. But still tell your kids to be careful on them!
Kids Bored Of Rubber Ducks? Put Glow Sticks In The Bath!
They’ll make bathtime so much more magical.
Toys Too Loud? Tape Over The Speakers
They’ll get marginally less annoying!
Make Snow Bricks With A Tupperware Container
Now the kids have no excuse to not build a formidable ice fortress.
Put A Stick In Yoghurt And Freeze It For Delicious Ice Pops
Kids always love it when things are a little different!
Just imagine all the ways that you can make your life with the kids easier, with some genius ideas like these! It just goes to show that there are better ways to do everything.
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50 Pro-Parent Hacks That Work On Almost All Kids
Maxim Sorokopud
07.22.19
Yes, parenting is a joy, but it’s also often a complete nightmare, right!?
Kids make up such an important part of our lives. In fact, most of us live for them. At the same time, they can be just so, so annoying.
Of course, it isn’t their fault. They’re kids. They literally don’t have the brainpower to be considerate, kind and courteous all of the time. Instead, from a young age, they’re equipped with the mental capacity to whine, whinge and wrangle everything from their elders.
It’s left to us to teach kids how to behave. This is a long and winding process. No kid is an angel, no matter how well their parents bring them up.
But luckily, there are many things that parents can do to get their kids to behave and become easier to manage. And no, that’s doesn’t mean corporal punishment! Instead, there are more nuanced, kinder ways of encouraging kids to act mature and learn the skills they need to be adults (or just to get off your back!)
Of course, all children are different, but thanks to several facts about human nature, there are some tips and tricks that (almost) always work on any child.
And if you’re wondering what these are, well now you don’t have to. Instead, you just have to look at these 50 hacks that will make your parenting lifestyle just a little bit easier!