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40 Of The Best Parenting Hacks Ever
ParentingJUL 6, 2016

40 Of The Best Parenting Hacks Ever

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This life hack list is for all you parents out there. Need a little help with raising kids? Who doesn't?
Well, you're in luck, thanks to this list of simple yet effective parenting hacks that are sure to make your life just that little bit easier.
Compiled by Bored Panda, the parenting tips and tricks you'll find below are worth their weight in gold in upping your parenting skills.
Or just staying sane while raising the little ones. Want your little kids to stop fighting in the car? Looking for the perfect place to hide candy?
Want your kids to eat their vegetables or take their medicine? Whatever you're stuck with while parenting, we've got the solution. Don't forget to vote for the best! You can thank us later.
Of course, some parenting patterns go deeper than any hack can fix. If one child always seemed to get a pass while another carried the weight, it may be worth reading up on the golden child dynamic and what it means for the whole family.

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#1 Use Cardboard To Stop Car Fighting Like This Genius Dad Did

Cardboard dividers between car seats to keep kids separated parenting hack
270points

#2 It's Not Medicine, It's Pepsi

Using a soda can with a straw to help a child drink parenting hack
269points

#3 Metal Dad Lvl 80

Child at a music concert wearing ear protection for parenting safety hack
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268points

#4 Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water

Toddler painting fence with water for fun outdoor activity parenting hack
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264points

#5 Use A Fitted Sheet To Keep The Sand Out At The Beach

Beach play area with umbrella parenting hacks
260points

#6 Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids

Converted crib into a kids craft table and chairs parenting hack
254points

#7 Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag

Frozen bag of edamame upright in freezer for quick snack parenting hack
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250points

#8 Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired

Glove on sleeping child parenting hacks
231points

#9 Baby Head Protector

Baby wearing a protective bee-shaped backpack for safe falling parenting hack
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207points

#10 Leave Your Kids With Their Creativity In The Empty Box

Toddler sleeping in scribbled cardboard box parenting hacks
206points

#11 Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management

Color-coded schedule clock for parenting hacks
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203points

#12 Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet

Children's shoes with character insoles parenting hacks
193points

#13 Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games

Toddler sweeping small mess into floor-taped square for easy cleanup parenting hack
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179points

#14 Make A Table Hammock With A Bedsheet For Your Kids

Child relaxing in homemade yellow fabric hammock under table parenting hack
162points

#15 Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher

Little boy holding colorful popsicle ready to eat parenting hack
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159points

#16 Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner

Restoring doll hair with hot water for toy care parenting hack
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145points

#17 Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"

Child drawing on wall protected by paper roll parenting hack
140points

#18 Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours

Father and kids sharing video game controllers for fun parenting hack
139points

#19 Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars

Homemade parking garage made from tubes for toy car storage
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135points

#20 Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop

Dad lying down wrapped in blanket for baby photoshoot parenting hack
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131points
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