Raising kids, as rewarding as it is, is full of challenges that you might not even see coming. As a parent, you might feel exhausted and overwhelmed, as if you have to juggle a hundred different tasks each day. So, it helps to know that you’re not alone in this. There’s a whole world of parents out there ready to support you.
Comedian Joe Dombrowski recently sparked an interesting viral discussion on Threads after inviting everyone to share their “oddly specific” parenting advice. These are the types of tips that feel fresh, unique, and bizarrely helpful, and we’re featuring some of the best ones with you today. Scroll down to check them out, and make sure that you’re taking notes! We’re pretty sure you’ll want to test a few of these out ASAP.
#62
Get good at being silly when you're mad, or sad, or exhausted. Turning what could be a snappy response into a silly game will save you a lot of drama
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5points
#63
Once in a while, It’s ok to allow your child to eat leftover pizza as breakfast.
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5points
#64
When you are driving t(w)eens around, fade the music to the back and then turn up the volume… They will think you can’t hear them and will speak more loudly.
The intel is STAGGERING.
The intel is STAGGERING.
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5points
#65
If you plan to do something with them (zoo, trip somewhere, even ice cream shop) and you want to surprise them, tell them about it ON THE DAY OF. They’ll still be surprised, but you’ll avoid being asked every day “how many days left”, “ how many hours?” Etc
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#66
There will be a time when life will be lifeing for your kid, you’ll know they need a “win” and that’s when you break a BIG rule. For us it was icecream or cake for breakfast.
Yes, it’s unhealthy and no you can’t do it all the time, the point is the feeling of “breaking a rule” is going to overshadow the losses. We can teach our children how to bend and not break. But I don’t know, pray about it.
Yes, it’s unhealthy and no you can’t do it all the time, the point is the feeling of “breaking a rule” is going to overshadow the losses. We can teach our children how to bend and not break. But I don’t know, pray about it.
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5points
#68
A friend whose kids started hitting each other during disagreements were limited to “one sibling smack per day”. They ended up negotiating with each other about how strongly they felt about said argument and collectively deciding whether it was “worth the hit.”
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3points
#69
For as long as you’re able, if you’re in situation where your kid is going to order an icee or a popsicle or a shave ice, order the clear (white raspberry or birthday cake) option. No food dye, and much easier on your laundry.
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3points
#70
If they poo their pants, just throw the underwear away. Don’t torture yourself by trying to rinse them out and clean them
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2points
#71
Oh! When your kid starts kindergarten, go to the thrift store and buy an adult-size Hawaiian shirt. You’re going to need a Hawaiian shirt at least three or four times a year for the next thirteen years, just buy one they can grow into.
2points
#72
If your toddler is arching their back while you’re trying to put them in the car seat, say, “Hiya!” as you lightly karate chop them at the waistline. They fold right in half.
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1point
#73
Turn vegetables into a food race. "Who can eat their asparagus the fastest??? Ready, go!"
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#74
Whenever you go to a store where you type in your phone number on a pad for rewards, have your toddler do it. Coach them through it.
They will memorize your phone number in no time.
They will memorize your phone number in no time.
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#75
If you can, buy a house as close as you can to the high school. No matter what extra curricular activities your teen does, you will be at that school for drop offs and pickups ALL.THE.TIME and at ALL HOURS.
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#76
Santa brings 2-3 presents per kid and game and art project for kids to share, and parents do everything else including any big ticket items. Wrap it all in Santa paper that you hide from kids.
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