5 Life-Saving Hacks That Will Make Your Life A Lot Easier As Parents

You might be fully equipped to become a parent. But no matter how many books you read, people you speak to, or classes you attend, you are bound to be taken by surprise when you become a parent. Your kid will probably make you feel helpless, and you might really need a win. Because let’s face it, losing to a 2-year-old is not fun. But you have no choice but to give in. What do you do when your toddler is throwing a tantrum in the middle of a supermarket? How do you comfort a screaming baby? What can you do if your kid is a fussy eater?

As parents, you have probably wondered how to deal with problems that seem to have no solutions. We hear you, and we come bearing gifts. We know how tough parenting can be, and we’ve got your back! Scroll below to find out 5 life-saving hacks to make life a lot easier for parents:

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1. Make A Chart To Deal With A Picky Eater

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Parents whose kids are picky eaters have the most challenging time trying to nourish their kids. They refuse to eat anything, and parents have to come up with creative ways and dishes to feed them. Doing this once in a while might be fun, but it becomes quite tedious if you have to do it every day. If your child is a picky eater, make a chart together and chalk down every food item your kid tries. They could evaluate it with stickers of happy or sad faces. Try this method and be saved from worry and frustration every day.

2. Stop The Tantrums In Toy Stores

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Every parent would have experienced this at least once in their life. You take your kids to a toy store (or a supermarket) and end up being vexed because your child starts throwing a tantrum over toys, chocolates, biscuits, or stationery. A simple way to deal with a situation like this is to take a picture of your child with the item. Tell them you’ll send it to Santa, and they’ll probably get it by Christmas if they are on the “nice list”. You could actually send the photo to grandparents, relatives, and godparents so your kid might receive them.

3. Cry With Your Baby And Make It Stop

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Yes, you heard us right. If your baby is crying for reasons you don’t know, turn it into a game. Say it’s your turn to cry next and pretend to cry. Do this for a few minutes and tell your baby it’s their turn again. They might not like it and will probably say they don’t want to do it. If your child starts to cry more, encourage them and then say it’s your turn again. They will get annoyed and stop — voila!

4. Ensure Your Child A Safety Ride

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You have a special seat for your kid in your car, but many times, in an unfortunate situation, a vehicle crashes, and the parents are left unconscious. Your child is rescued to safety, but the rescuers do not have any information about your kid. They don’t know his/her name, age, or medical history. Therefore, you could write down important information about your child, including emergency contacts, and stick it to their car seat. It really helps save children’s lives.

5. A Trick To Calm Your Child Down

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When your kids feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed, don’t scold them and tell them to behave. It will probably trigger them more. Instead, you could get down on your knees and talk to them kindly. The trick is to get down to their level and stay there until they start to feel better. A few words of encouragement never hurt anyone.

It’s tough being a parent, especially when your kids surprise you with behaviors you have no idea how to deal with. We hope this article helped you. Share it with fellow parents to ease them from their struggle and make their life easier.

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