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As a parent, you need to check on your kids, so they don’t develop new innocent yet mischievous ideas. And, of course, it’s not an easy road, especially for first-time parents. In addition, you must balance your work life and parental responsibilities without falling back on them. So wouldn’t you want some ease so you can worry less about your kids and enjoy your me-time? Well, a few life hacks can make your parenting life easier overnight.
Let’s look at some creative yet effective life hacks that will help you quickly sort out your parental responsibilities with some planning.
1. Minimize The Toy Sound With Tapes
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Are you fed up with constant noise from your kid’s toys and wondering how to reduce the continuous beeps and boops? Tape is your ultimate savior. Cover the speaker with tapes and let that noise be limited to your baby.
2. Say No To Door Slamming
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You wouldn’t want your kids to slam their doors when they leave the room in frustration. And neither would you like to watch your kid hurting their fingers or hands while shutting the door. So, a pool noodle or foam will do the trick for you and keep your kids safe and sound.
3. Soothe Your Baby Anywhere
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It’s hard to make your baby comfortable in new environments, especially traveling. They just become restless before bedtime, and you can’t blame them. Instead, all you can do is make them comfortable by adding a soothing sound to the background. Yes, install a white noise app on your phone to make them feel at home in any place.
4. Teach Them About Budgeting While Playing
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The sooner your kids learn about saving money, the better it will be for their future. But don’t make it too apparent by bringing a notepad and calculator and teaching them about budgets. Instead, play games like Monopoly with them to make them understand the budget in a fun way.
5. Name Tags For Permanent Solution
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Are you worried about your kid going out of sight in crowded areas and they won’t be able to contact you? Well, it’s time to make them remember the contact details in a second. You can add a name tag on their bags or give them a wallet with all the contact details so that they can use it during an emergency.
6. Make Them Choose The Right Shoe
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Kids can get confused while picking up the right side of the shoes. And you cannot always be around correcting them. So, you can do this small chit-placing trick to make your kids always pick the right shoe. Put a chit, naming left and right, and place them inside the boots.
7. Fly With Your Kids Without Drama
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You don’t want yourself in a situation where your babies won’t stop yelling while you are traveling in a plane. So to avoid such an embarrassing situation, you must pack a separate bag with all the stuff, like toys, and crayons, that your kid is familiar with so that they can entertain themselves throughout the journey.
8. Shoo Away The Monsters With A Spray
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Kids’ imaginations can backfire sometimes. So if your little one is complaining about a monster under their bed, it’s time to up your game. First, make a separate spray bottle and introduce it as a monster killer to your kid. And the next time they trick you with their imagination, use this spray to help them calm down and sleep peacefully.
9. Race To The Cleanest Teeth
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You can add a fun variation if you want your kid to follow a proper nighttime routine, including activities like brushing their teeth. For example, ask your child to clean their teeth by saying, ” Let’s see who cleans them first.” This way, they’ll take it as a challenge and show their sportiness in completing the task, just like you wanted them to.
10. Rubber Bands To The Rescue
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Does the fear of your kids locking themselves scare you? Use a rubber band to prevent your doors from locking shut when your kids swing close. Thanks to this, your kids won’t unintentionally lock themselves in the restrooms at home.
11. No More Slipping
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Your kid will be jumping around your house a lot, making slippery surfaces a concern. So add a bit of 3D fabric paint or glue gun on the bottoms of your kid’s socks, boots, or onesies as a bright parenting tip for youngsters.
12. Don’t Let The Popsicle Spill Out
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Anyone who eats a drippy popsicle cannot avoid making a mess. Kids will ruin their clothes and smear them all over their faces. Put the popsicle through a holder, making it a perfect cupcake to prevent this issue.
Parenting is a rollercoaster ride, and getting along with kids isn’t an easy task. Hopefully, these hacks will help you with creating an easy-going routine. And since kids are naturally curious, you can count on them to fully engage in an enjoyable activity. So use these tips, have fun, and relish being a parent.
