5 Awesome Parenting Hacks You Should Try This Year
Although extremely rewarding and worthwhile, parenting is hard. There are days when things can get overwhelming and you just want a break. That’s why more and more moms and dads are sharing tips they discover throughout parenthood, to make it easier for other parents!
Here are 5 awesome parenting hacks you should try this year:
Have your measurements ready
Who would have thought that a leisurely trip to the mall can be so exhausting? That is, if you have to carry a toddler (who runs even more when you yell “stop running!”), if getting him to the store is hard enough, imagine asking him to try on clothes and shoes.
The simple solution to this is to take your measurements, write them down on a piece of paper, and keep them inside your wallet. You can also track their feet! This way, you can shop with ease whether he is with you or not. Don’t forget to update these measures from time to time – children grow up too fast!
Make your little one a bracelet with your phone number
You know those big plastic letter beads that are used to make children’s necklaces and bracelets? You can put them to good use! They also make them with numbers, and you can make a bracelet with your phone number for your child to wear when out and about. It would be extremely helpful if you get lost.
Let them help make or design the bracelet so they want to wear it more. Win win!
Make a travel art kit
Young children love to draw and color, and one way to keep them entertained along the way is to have an art kit ready. Use an old DVD case to create your kit. Just attach pieces of paper, some crayons or colored pencils and voila – your hassle-free travel art kit!
Seal up those bath toys
Bath toys are incredibly useful, they keep your little one busy while you clean up. But the water gets in causing mold. To prevent this from happening, use a hot glue gun to seal the holes in the bath toys.
Turn household chores into a game
Children love games and rewards. If you turn chores into a game, they’ll want to be a part of it. Whoever saves the most toys, picks up the most mess, or completes a simple chore checklist wins!
If this means getting even just 5 minutes back in your day, go for it! Try these awesome parenting hacks!