Now, her daughter thinks it’s the coolest thing ever. Imagine seeing your mom being featured on iTunes alongside the likes of Taylor Swift. It’s as cool as having a Wikipedia page or having google auto-fill your name or something you’ve done but it is not yourself who’s googling you. Yeah, it’s that kind of rad.
#22 My 4-Year-Old Daughter Is Terrified Of Spiders, So I Put Some Body Spray And Water In This Bottle. She Sprays It Where She Doesn’t Want There To Be Spiders. My Whole House Smells Amazing
#24 When Deflating Pool Toys, Use A Small Clamp To Pinch The Inflation Tube Perfectly While You Lay, Lean, Or Sit On It
Like with many other aspects of life, there is no shame in asking for help. Ever. Parenting isn’t a one man gig. Your significant other can and should always help. Grandparents and parents, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts, nieces and nephews all have the potential for helping out when parenting gets tough—and their involvement will only strengthen the bond of the family.
#26 "Hands On The Circle!" The Phrase We Say As We Jump Out Of The Car. The Circle Is The Gas Cap, And So Far, Has Kept All Kids Safe From Any Oncoming Traffic While I Unload The Trunk
#27 Cut Toilet Rolls Down And Use Them As Bridge Pillars For Your Kid's Train/Car Tracks
Last, but certainly not least, stay positive. Being grumpy and negative never really amounts to anything, and especially not parenting. Be there for your kids, watch them grow as they explore and discover the world, encourage them and let them be a positive influence on you. Life is hard as it is—being salty about it all the time won’t help, so better not even start.
#28 Pro Tip: Pack A Squeegee In The Stroller Permanently, If You Live In A Rainy Climate & Visit Slides
#30 Parenting The Gaming Generation
Times are approximate, Rewards are not.
A clean room is its own reward."
"WANTED: Centipedes (Dead - $0.25, Alive- $1)"
"Quest: Dirty Reflection - clean all windows and mirrors (time: 45 min, reward: $8)"
"Quest: It sucks! - vacuum the living room (time: 15 min, reward: $3)"
"Quest: Artistic condition - organize the art drawer (time: 10 min, reward: $2)"
So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Have some parenting hacks that you found to be very helpful? Share them and any stories in the comment section below!
And if you want more parenting content, you don’t need to go anywhere, honestly.
#31 I Will Repeat My Best Dad Hack. It’ll Make Light Fluffy Hollandaise And Then Take Bubble Baths To The Next Level
#32 If Anyone Else Out There Has Crazy Wasteful Children And Wants To Keep Them From Pumping Giant Globs Of Soap, Tie A Ponytail Holder Or A Rubber Band On The "Pump" Part Of The Dispenser
#33 DIY Child's Wheelchair. Child Almost Severed His Toe, Couldn't Crawl/Walk, And Too Small For Wheelchair
#34 Clothing Hack: Big Girl Shirts Can Make Cute Toddler Dresses. It Doesn't Work With Everything, But With The Right Garment Sewing A Simple Pintuck On The Back Catches Things Up Nicely
#35 We Drive Past McDonald's On The Way To Daycare, And She Always Wants To Stop And Get Hash Browns. I Started Saving The Wrappers And Cooking Frozen Ones From Aldi's Before We Leave
#37 Keep Fingers Sticky-Free With This Fancy Ice Lolly Accessory (Cupcake Wrapper)
#39 Cut Foam Pool Noodles And Use As Door Bumpers To Prevent Little Fingers From Getting Caught In Doors
#40 The Sticker Wall. My Kid's Reward For Using The Potty Is He Can Pick A Sticker And Place It On The Wall
