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This life hacks list is the one for all you parents out there. Need a little help with raising kids? Who doesn't? Well you're in luck thanks to this list of simple yet effective parenting hacks that are sure to make your life just that little bit easier.

Compiled by Bored Panda, the parenting tips and tricks you'll find below are worth their weight in gold in upping your parenting skills. Or just staying sane while raising the little ones. Want your little kids to stop fighting in the car? Looking for the perfect place to hide candy? Want your kids to eat their vegetables or take their medicine? Whatever it is that you're stuck with while parenting, we've got the solution. Don't forget to vote for the best! You can thank us later.

#1

Use Cardboard To Stop Car Fighting Like This Genius Dad Did

Use Cardboard To Stop Car Fighting Like This Genius Dad Did

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Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water

Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best idea ever!! The kid still has something to do and if the kid gets something on the clothes then it will dry with no stain!!

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#5

Use A Fitted Sheet To Keep The Sand Out At The Beach

Use A Fitted Sheet To Keep The Sand Out At The Beach

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Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids

Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids

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#7

Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag

Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HILARIOUS.... Not many kids would bother to look inside a package of Edamame!

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Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired

Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the best ideas here! I'm surprised this hack isn't further up the list!

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#10

Leave Your Kids With Their Creativity In The Empty Box

Leave Your Kids With Their Creativity In The Empty Box

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#11

Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management

Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management

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#12

Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet

Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet

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#13

Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games

Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games

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#14

Make A Table Hammock With A Bedsheet For Your Kids

Make A Table Hammock With A Bedsheet For Your Kids

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#15

Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher

Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher

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#16

Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner

Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Skip the dish soap (unless the doll hair is dirty) just use the conditioner and it works. I've used it on all my nieces dolls.

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#17

Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"

Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why not just put the white board up and save the hassle of the picture frame and worse yet, a 5 lb. roll of paper hanging above your child's head?

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#18

Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours

Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's all fun and games until they figure it out. And today's kids would NOT take too long to figure this out.

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#19

Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars

Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars

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Melissa Gladden
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We gave our sons tons of pvc, connectors and lots of marbles. Gave him hours of constructive entertainment

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#20

Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop

Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop

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#21

Give Your Kids This To Help Them Battle Scary Monsters At Night

Give Your Kids This To Help Them Battle Scary Monsters At Night

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#22

Starting In Kindergarten, Put Your Child's Graduation Year On A Large T-Shirt And Take A Picture With The Same T-Shirt Every Year To Watch The Child Growing Up

Starting In Kindergarten, Put Your Child's Graduation Year On A Large T-Shirt And Take A Picture With The Same T-Shirt Every Year To Watch The Child Growing Up

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#23

Cover Your Baby's Crib With A Sheet. This Will Keep Baby From Getting Bitten Up By Mosquitoes

Cover Your Baby's Crib With A Sheet. This Will Keep Baby From Getting Bitten Up By Mosquitoes

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#24

When You Can't Find Your Glasses Or Charger Just Make A Hunting Game For Your Kid To Help You

When You Can't Find Your Glasses Or Charger Just Make A Hunting Game For Your Kid To Help You

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Liz Miller
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok I need to do this for all the items I've lost somewhere in my home. Can i borrow someone's kid?

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#25

Use Slick Paint To Prevent Slipping On The Floor

Use Slick Paint To Prevent Slipping On The Floor

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#26

Create A Chart On The Prescription Bottle To Track When You Give Your Kids Their Medicine

Create A Chart On The Prescription Bottle To Track When You Give Your Kids Their Medicine

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#27

Use A Plastic Egg To Keep Unfinished Lollipop Clean

Use A Plastic Egg To Keep Unfinished Lollipop Clean

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#28

Use A Fan To Inflate Your Children’s Bed Fort

Use A Fan To Inflate Your Children’s Bed Fort

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol this was me every night when I was little!! I thought I was so clever =)

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#29

Use Pool Noodle Will Protect Your Kids From Serious Injuries

Use Pool Noodle Will Protect Your Kids From Serious Injuries

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#30

Use Frozen Marshmallows To Make A Great Ouchie Pack. Soft And Not Too Cold

Use Frozen Marshmallows To Make A Great Ouchie Pack. Soft And Not Too Cold

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#31

Turn An Old DVD Box Into A Coloring Case

Turn An Old DVD Box Into A Coloring Case

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#32

Put Colorful Glow Sticks In Your Kid's Bathtub To Make Him Feel Like Jedi

Put Colorful Glow Sticks In Your Kid's Bathtub To Make Him Feel Like Jedi

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#33

Turn A Builder Grade Vanity Into A Child Friendly Vanity By Converting The Toekick To A Step Drawer

Turn A Builder Grade Vanity Into A Child Friendly Vanity By Converting The Toekick To A Step Drawer

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#34

Keep A Door Open With Rubber Bands To Protect Your Kids From Getting Locked In The Bathroom

Keep A Door Open With Rubber Bands To Protect Your Kids From Getting Locked In The Bathroom

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#35

To Avoid Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes, Give Your Kids A Mix Of Dolls And Toy Cars To Play With

To Avoid Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes, Give Your Kids A Mix Of Dolls And Toy Cars To Play With

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids learn this c**p from their parents. Let the kid be a kid and play with WHATEVER toy they prefer.... I had both dolls, dishes, trucks AND army men!

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#36

Get Your Kid A Temporary Tattoo With Your Phone Number

Get Your Kid A Temporary Tattoo With Your Phone Number

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Lisa Boutin
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or use a fine point sharpie, let it dry and put liquid skin over it. Less expensive than custom temp tattoos

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#37

Keep Your Baby’s Eyes Safe And Dry With A Baby Shower Cap

Keep Your Baby’s Eyes Safe And Dry With A Baby Shower Cap

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Prevent Your Child's Toys From Floating Away In The Bathtub And Make Bathtime Generally Easier

Prevent Your Child's Toys From Floating Away In The Bathtub And Make Bathtime Generally Easier

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Use a little tin tub instead of the basket to achieve the same result and save water. When kiddo outgrows the tub, you can use it as a cute planter or a toy box that doesn't look ugly in the living room.

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#39

Prevent Your Kid's Little Fingers From Getting Slammed In Doors With A Pool Noodle

Prevent Your Kid's Little Fingers From Getting Slammed In Doors With A Pool Noodle

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Lindsey Schwarte
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I use this and it works like a charm! Love it! No smashed fingers, no kids locked in rooms, it's great!

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#40

Use These Animal Toothpaste Caps So They Don’t Forget To Brush Their Teeth

Use These Animal Toothpaste Caps So They Don’t Forget To Brush Their Teeth

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