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Parenting can be overwhelming and stressful at times. Keeping track of everything the kids need, taking safety precautions no matter where you go, and always looking out for them can leave you feeling exhausted. All parents are people and they are bound to wear out quickly without the help of some useful tips. Kids are naturally curious and although this is a good thing, it can also mean that mess is around every corner. So, any way to make life easier is always welcome. Besides, everyone needs a pick-me-up, especially overworked parents. So here is a list of parenting tips to help you get out of a tricky situation and save the day. Read on to know them all!
1. How To Avoid Dirtying Clothes While Drawing
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Kids love to get their hands messy with paint and crayons. It’s a good way to get creative and express themselves. Simply use a paper bag or a spare apron to cover your child’s clothes while they’re making art. Instead of getting paint or drawing on their clothes they will get it on the paper instead. Hassle free art time!
2. How To Avoid Pacifiers On The Floor
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Here’s a fun trick to keep your pacifier afloat, literally! If you’re tired of your child throwing their pacifier onto the floor and crying instantaneously, this is the hack for you. Cleaning the pacifier every 5 minutes is not an option. Simply tie it to a balloon. That way even if your child lets go of the pacifier, it floats and stays well above the ground!
3. How To Make Safe And Edible Paints
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Some kids can’t resist putting everything in their mouth, including paints. Now this can be a complete nightmare for parents as some paints are made out of harmful chemicals. So, what do you do when your child wants to paint but can’t be allowed near it? You make your own safe, edible version. This may be easier that you imagined. Simply boil some coloured sweets with water and it’s ready to go! The colors may not be as opaque but you can tell your kids they are watercolors and they’ll eat it right up!
4. How To Get Your Kids Interested In Healthy Snacks
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If your child’s craving for candy gets a little out of hand, just try this trick! Wrap a small fruit, like a grape, into a candy wrapper and hand it over to your kid. They will think they are eating sweets and will happily munch away. You can also do this by scooping out miniature scoops of watermelon or mango.
5. How To Keep Your Baby Safely On A Chair When They Are Being Restless
This is one you never saw coming. If for whatever reason your child has taken to failing around and falling off the chair, this trick will come in handy. You can use mom or dad’s old t-shirt to keep them in place. Simply put the shirt over the back of the chair and on your child to keep them safe when sitting on adult chairs. This will give them some wiggle room but will keep them from making any harmful sudden movements. It’s a great trick to make dinner time less stressful.
6. How To Keep Little Fingers Clean While Eating
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This trick can take away all your woes when your little one insists on eating something messy. If you’d like to combat the mess that comes with ice cream snacks, all you need to do is put a cupcake paper cup on the stick under the ice cream. This will catch any drips and spills and save you from a lot of handwashing and cloth scrubbing.
7. How To Spend Quality Time While Getting Work Done
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We get it, sometimes it’s hard to make time for the kids. Parents have to shuttle back and forth between catering to the kids and dealing with work and other responsibilities. So, achieving balance and harmony isn’t always easy. However, there are simple ways to make it work. Use a blanket to make a hammock under your desk and ask your kids to hang out there for a bit. This way, you can get work done while still checking in with them and they get to be close to you. Besides, all kids love a good hammock.
8. How To Get A Neat Ponytail
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This trick might sound silly and wild but it works! If your child is very particular about their ponytail being straight and neat and insists that you do it over and over again, this one’s for you! A vacuum cleaner can be your hero! Use the tube to gather your child’s hair and make a neat ponytail.
Being a parent doesn’t have to be hard, a few tricks up the sleeve are just what you need to get through the day. So, which one was your favorite and what did we miss? Let us know in the comments below!
