Life is full of surprises, especially when you are a parent. Everything comes down to your way of adjusting to this new and challenging part of life. Some people consider themselves strict, while some parents are okay with playing it a bit cool. And then, there are also parents who are simply smart folks putting their creativity and power of improvisation into good use. How? By doing amazing tricks that help them a lot in taking care and looking after the kids.
You’d be surprised at how genius these tips can be!
Getting ready in the morning can be a very big mess when you have kids in the house. Everything is on the fast track and should be done with efficiency. This mom happened to realize she has competitive kiddos and took advantage of this by making their morning routine a race.
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Let’s face it. most of the time, it’s Mom who always looks after the little ones. But when men take over, they have their own brand of babysitting and it’s not conventional, but still works!
This Dad found out that his child did not want a pair of white sneakers. Instead of buying a new one, he let her daughter color it the way she wanted. He saved some money and taught his kid about art as well.
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One of the challenges of having kids is going to the grocery store. There is always a lot to buy! Good thing kids also love wagons and one mom put her kid’s toy wagon to good use by bringing all her grocery bags in one go. Great job!
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5. How not to lose kiddie socks
Kiddie socks are cute but the trouble is, it is quite frustrating to look for the pair because they are quite tiny, especially when you are looking for them in the washing machine. This woman’s solution might just be the thing you need.
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Girls are cute and sweet, but one challenge about them is how to keep that hair in place while they run around all day. If you have run out of ponytails, then this Dad’s hack might be a great thing to try. A coffee stirrer can be a nice alternative to the scruchie.
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Organizing things in the house is a definite challenge when you have little runners and mess-builders aka kids. One mom thought about adding a sense of organization in their home by putting a division in the laundry basket. Cool idea!
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Dolls are cute but they can be very messy especially their hair. One mom thought of adding a shower cap in this doll using a balloon so the floors will stay dry even if this Barbie doll gets dipped in the pool and brought inside the home.
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Milk not hot enough for your baby and you are still on the road? This Dad has a tip and that is to put the cold milk on top of the car engine to warm it up. I am just not sure if this is sanitary, though.
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Moms come up with the neatest trick and the cheapest ones, too! It turns out you can use the plastic cover of baby wipes as a cover for electric outlets.
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Kids love blowing bubbles, but their tiny hands may not be very strong to hold onto the bottle tightly, causing them to spill the solution and causing kids to cry. The solution? look for a post or a tree where you can place the bottle or container securely and within kids’ reach. Voila! Bubbles for everyone for a longer time!
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12. A Netflix trick for Dads
Dads are selfless, but sometimes having a bit of “me” time can be very satisfying. One way to chill is by watching their favorite shows or films on Netflix, but even this can be hard at times. This Dad was tired of getting confused with his Netflix account, so he named his account “Install Windows updates Now”. No one dared opened his account ever again.
13. Another use for the baby pen
This Dad proved that baby pens are useful even when the baby is inside it or outside it. Genius!
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You can teach your kids to stay put and behave and being crafty at the same time. Making useful things in the house is certainly a great bonding activity and one that will even help you save!
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These kids thought their brother turned into a mushroom because he refused to take a bath. Their parents even added a photo in the family album as a proof!
Can you imagine the surprise of one mom when she came home to this art session? Apparently, her husband told the kids to draw him and he dozed off. Now, they are watching him, not the other way around.
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17. A trick for burrito lovers
When you love a certain food a lot, you’ll do whatever it takes to have it just the way you want them. This Dad really loves burritos and found a good way to use a really nice thermos. Now his burritos are always warm for him to enjoy!
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18. When you are in need of a bottle stopper
A bottle of wine is nice to have, but when it is opened and there are kids in the house, there is no telling how long you can keep the bottle stopper within sight. It’s a good thing kids also love cheese sticks and this turns out to be a really great alternative to the stopper!
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Kids love snacks, but they are not as enthusiastic when it comes to keeping the snack cabinet in order. One way to organize as suggested by this mom is through the use of a hanging shoe organizer. instead of footwear, this organizer can hold snacks for everyone in the family to access to.
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Feeding little tykes need to have a bit of color and creativity for them to be enticed into grabbing more from their plates. One trick this dad has up his sleeves is by utilizing the ice cube rack and serving nuggets using it. So cute and definitely a favorite for the kids!
Is your child crazy about yogurt packs? If they are, then you are probably aware that these can be very messy as little children tend to squeeze out the contents. Adding a straw is the trick in solving this issue.
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22. Never leave the dishes alone with your husband
Husbands really have their own way of doing things around the house. Apparently, the bottle rack for the baby’s bottles can also serve as a rack for the wine glasses.
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This mom found a nice way to be creative with her kids’ toys. Why not make a pair of stilettos with Lego blocks, right? They may not be comfortable, but at least they are colorful.
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Here’s another genius mom who knows her tricks and hacks. The best hiding place for snacks? The dishwasher!
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When you are working from home, a huge challenge is how to combine playtime with the kids while trying to get some work done. This mom realized she can do both by pretending that dolls actually help her with work. Good thinking!
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This is probably for punishment, but it is also a way of teaching the kids about what they eat or how they should behave. It’s a win-win whether they get to eat ice cream for a job well done or a scoop of refried beans for misbehavior.
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Needing ice but no ice cube trays in the house? Get a pair of disposable gloves, fill them with water, and freeze. Ice fingers, anyone?
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How does a parent teach the value of money and house chores at the same time? Well, this parent found a really great way to hit both by setting up a store in their home where kids can “buy” snacks by paying it with money earned from doing chores. Genius!
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Staying at home with all the kiddos during this quarantine can be quite a messy situation. there is just too much chaos and a much-needed break can be very useful from time to time. This mom just wanted to get that quiet moment and still make it as comfortable as possible. Since the bathroom is the only place in the house where she can be truly alone, she pulled her favorite seat inside and relaxed to escape all that noise.
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30. When you really need to join that Zoom meeting
Working from home has given rise to online meetings. but, when you have a little child who also wants your full attention, it can be quite difficult to smoothly move from being a dad to being an employee. Fortunately, this dad found a way to solve the problem.
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31. Keeping the little ones busy
Need more time for yourself? Keep the kids busy by freezing their tiny toys inside small containers and letting them enjoy melting the ice during playtime.
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Big kids can be a bit of a handful, too. This dad thought of giving his older kids something to kill the time with by letting them disassemble a laptop and putting it back together.
Now this hack is for the lazy mom who loves to drink coffee in the morning. Apparently, there is a hole on top of the coffee pot an it’s the perfect size for a straw. No more pouring!
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Tired of all the kids barging in the bedroom when all you want is get some work done? This parent thought of putting underwear on the door handle and now, no one dares to open the door.
35. Pretending to be listening
Kids can be very demanding. They always look for mom to do lots and lots of things for them. Well, this woman found a way to make them do things on their own from time to time. She pretends to be listening to music and cannot hear them when they call her. Eventually, the kids learned to get their own food from the fridge.
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The most effective way to make kids follow is probably by giving them rewards when they do something good. Thid mom and her husband gives their child a dollar whenever she completes a chore. What the child does not know is that she has been receiving the same dollar over and over again. They definitely saved a lot and even taught the child some valuable lessons!
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Stepping on Lego blocks can be very painful, all parents know it. But with this guy’s idea, will this problem really be solved?
38. Getting them to sleep
Sometimes, creativity and good use of technology are the best friends of parents who want to win at parenting. Getting children to sleep is one of the most difficult parts of being a parent, and this Dad solved that with a bit of searching for the right video to back him up.
Christmas Eve is a challenging night. Kids always try to sneak out of their bedrooms to get a glimpse of Santa! Good thing these parents are prepared with a fool-proof plan to keep the kids in bed, thanks to bubble wrap!
Looking after the kids but craving for a glass of wine? This Dad has the trick for you!
Crayon on the wall? Writings everywhere? This parent found a really nice and genius way of keeping her kid creative and their walls free of doddles.
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Wi-Fi is such a necessity for kids to be entertained these days. Moms know that so this particular mom made a game to ensure everyone has done their part in cleaning the house before going online. Cool idea!
43. Letter from the tooth fairy
When the kids are not brushing their teeth and are not listening to their moms, sometimes the “tooth fairy” needs to step up and call them out. And when the “tooth fairy” has had enough, this is what happens.
Always losing the remote controls? Keep them all in check by keeping them together!
45. A good way to respond
Kids are imaginative and tend to write their thought on just about everything. It may be stressful, but that actually depends on your response. This Dad’s humor led him to make his child’s wall art into a real framed art. How adorable!
46. Not the vacuum cleaner!
Reverse psychology actually works! Well, at least at first. This mom eventually got caught and now her kids don’t believe she hates the sound of the vacuum cleaner, but at least they got some work done!
Life is full of surprises, especially when you are a parent. Everything comes down to your way of adjusting to this new and challenging part of life. Some people consider themselves strict, while some parents are okay with playing it a bit cool. And then, there are also parents who are simply smart folks putting their creativity and power of improvisation into good use. How? By doing amazing tricks that help them a lot in taking care and looking after the kids.
You’d be surprised at how genius these tips can be!
