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45 Of The Best Parenting Hacks From Twitter You Won’t Know How You Lived Without
Hey parents! How many times have you found yourself surrounded by infant-induced chaos and thought to yourself, there has got to be an easier way?
Well today is your lucky day. We here at Bored Panda have got your back, having scoured the internet for the very best, most useful and creative parenting hacks. Sourced from bona fide moms and dads, stressed out to the max for optimal creativity, these tips and tricks are guaranteed to make raising your clan a little easier (or at least get a few giggles along the way).
Check out the list below to vote for your favorite, and feel free to share your own tips in the comments. Happy parenting!
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You mean that THEY don't want to share.... personally I go nab a few pieces of their Halloween candy!
If you dig in and start eating them, they will make a mad dash to the plate so as not to lose out on the treat.
...until they're four and decides they've had enough of that and nothing but peanut butter sandwiches from now on....
Load More Replies...My kids' hunger was always triggered by the smells of me making dinner. I'd let them eat their vegetables early, and everyone was satisfied!
It could be because Americans broil vegetables to death. Kids in countries with better cuisine enjoy vegetables.
Once heard a teen that said her mom would leave candy out on the counter and told her kids they could eat what they wanted but then told them Veges were the special treat. She said all the kids couldn't wait for their "special treats" and most of the time left the candy alone
I think way too much media tells (or told, I'm not sure how it is now) kids that vegetables are gross. I learned how to like vegetables the best when I cooked my own dinner and explored the different choices and seasonings there were.
Fun fact: if your kids didn't saw in the tv that they should hate vegetables they like them.
Many times for snacks I'd put out some oatmeal/raisin cookies and a plate with carrots, celery & ranch dressing. My kids would most often split a cookie and polish off the veggies.
Its so true, I have started putting out a plate of veggies while I'm prepping dinner and they munch on them because it's easier than making or grabbing a snack on their own, lol
My parents' trick to get me eating veg was when our first abroad holiday was booked when I was 8. "All they eat in Fuertaventura is roast dinners, so if you want to come you've got to start eating them"... of course this was a terrible lie, but flash forward 19 years and a roast with all the veggies is my fave!
Well, dunno why most people can't figure this out by themselves. I mean, everyone was a child and should know that there's something about children's psychology that makes them do exactly the opposite of what you tell them. This is curable with patience, understanding and firm discipline but really, parents, if you think that it's a... well, child's play to talk your children into eating something that isn't really to their taste, then you obviously forgot what's like to be with a child's mind too easily.
Yes I've forgotten what it feels like to be a child, isn't that the norm? My nephew has never been the type to do the opposite. Wheter it comes to food or general discipline he's a people pleaser. He hates veggies right now, but I'm pretty sure it's because his dad hates them (now that he's single). No one overrules dad's opinion in his eyes.
Load More Replies...When my kid is whining and having a fit at the wall (she stands at the corner for time out), I'll put earphones in play music on my phone. Once she realizes I can't hear her, she shuts up, after another quick fit of frustration.
That's a poor, short term choice. Think 'strategy', and not 'tactics'. Once your daughter realizes she has been had, she will always have doubt in the back of her mind whenever you tell her something. Be honest with her, and if possible, include her in your project. You may be surprised that she really does want to contribute. If not, she will do something else.
I always go to bed early when my mom is mad, I DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS TRICKING ME!!!
100%. I ate a cookie before he got up, and a rice krispy treat after he left for the bus another day.
This works...thanks any tips for things stuck to the ceiling...my three yr old.
Reminds me of my little cousin who got a toy car for his birthday (5th) and ended up playing with the box it came in. Kids indeed do the darnest things.
For a while at age 4, my niece refused to wear matching socks. She'd pick out mismatched socks of the same color, but matching ones, hooo boy. Bad idea.
My toddler is allergic to chocolate so I keep mints in my purse so when we get to end of grocery shopping she has a little something to help her keep going👍
Correction: Don't forget to record a single important call so it all looks perfectly real!
I had this growing up. My mom offered to pay us R2.00 (around $0.15), for hours and hours (we had no concept of time). My sister wised up, and I carried on for years after. Money is money and I wanted candy!
The very most annoying for all other customers. Nothing goes faster except everyone else's growing anger!
I'm never ever going to have children! Life's hard enough for me even know. Also, I don't like children and I don't like to be forced to share everything I eat.
I have four kids and I still don't share what I eat. Heck, even our cats and dog know better than to touch my food!
Load More Replies...this website is the perfect solution for everyone, even kids themselves
wow - some people's kids run their lives. Sorry folks - but I'm in charge of my kids - not the other way around.
A lot of these, if I'm being honest, sound like they'll have long term negative impacts on the children, if they're done often. Or, if they're young enough, just doing them. Maybe I'm biased because I'm not a parent, though.
I'm never ever going to have children! Life's hard enough for me even know. Also, I don't like children and I don't like to be forced to share everything I eat.
I have four kids and I still don't share what I eat. Heck, even our cats and dog know better than to touch my food!
Load More Replies...this website is the perfect solution for everyone, even kids themselves
wow - some people's kids run their lives. Sorry folks - but I'm in charge of my kids - not the other way around.
A lot of these, if I'm being honest, sound like they'll have long term negative impacts on the children, if they're done often. Or, if they're young enough, just doing them. Maybe I'm biased because I'm not a parent, though.