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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!

#1

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AnnieMcCarren Report

John L
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if this one is in any of the "Child Psychology" text books? ;D

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    Jenn_H_Scott Report

    Sam Spade
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reverse psychology always works in the beginning. But if it becomes a habit, sooner or later they catch on, and you're again out of luck.

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    CaffeineandF Report

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    #5

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    FatherWithTwins Report

    Cat Meow
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever I visit my family, I do this all the time with my nephew and nieces. Sometimes I let them win, other times I don't.

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    #6

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    lunchboxdad Report

    Yvonne Bernal
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean that THEY don't want to share.... personally I go nab a few pieces of their Halloween candy!

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    #7

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    Six_Pack_Mom Report

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    adamed Report

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #10

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    UnfilteredMama Report

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That sounds.....interesting. Don't forget to check the lemonade and make sure there aren't any added ingredients. ;D

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    #11

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    TheAlexNevil Report

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    Keris Report

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    #13

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    RHairing Report

    Diana Ashby
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #14

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    sazzlemarie Report

    #16

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    daddydoinwork Report

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #17

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    katiestrong Report

    Ingrid Tsai
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always go to bed early when my mom is mad, I DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS TRICKING ME!!!

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    #19

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    MidgardMomma Report

    Cassandra Vasquez
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100%. I ate a cookie before he got up, and a rice krispy treat after he left for the bus another day.

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    #21

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    abhorrent_wife Report

    Douglas Lee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol am I the only one that went till this page? :D

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    #22

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    DadandBuried Report

    Rhân
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uh I think, that could have bad consequences, he may learns to get something whenever he screams, so he will scream more

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    #23

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    LindaInDisguise Report

    Blue Hippo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This works...thanks any tips for things stuck to the ceiling...my three yr old.

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    #24

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    RyanBender2 Report

    Alberto
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why?, my kid loves repeat, and we dont have to find things she likes all the time , + when is always on they don't watch all the time , and its an easy fix to make her stop crying or you stop the cartoons she never watches anyway ....

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    #25

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    FatherWithTwins Report

    Haunting Spirit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell your kids to do something, they'll do the exact opposite.

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    #26

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    ValeeGrrl Report

    Miklós Nagy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly the same way as they felt while raised you.

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    #27

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    UnfilteredMama Report

    Ingrid Tsai
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never hated dinner because, well, it is food!

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    #28

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    RunNerdGirl Report

    #29

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    DadandBuried Report

    John L
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great idea,.....until Mommy finds out what you are doing. She has far more ways to "Get Even" than you ever realized. :D

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    #30

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    Mama Panda
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one made me spray coffee everywhere!!!

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    #31

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    SezLeigh Report

    ugaas wiilhoog
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

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    #34

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    Momzilla111 Report

    Neurotic_Octopus
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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.

    Shari H
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who cares about trendy, I've always worn mismatched socks, and the wilder the pattern the better. For Christmas last year my husband got me chicken foot socks, pizza socks, and flowered socks that say "I'm a delicate f*ckin flower" on them. I mix match them regularly.

    SparklyCuckoo
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We *always* wear mismatched socks in my house. The only time they match is school time as they both need black socks. They may both be black, but I bet they’ll still be from different sets!

    Wanda Queen
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It IS trendy right now.....perfect!

    cj be like
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's she chewing on in the picture?? a gray ball?

    Sue Lowe
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter & her bff started wearing mis-matched socks when they were in 5th grade... 1975 or 6.

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I buy an 8 pack of black socks and 8 pairs of white. No way to have mismatched socks anymore and they go with everything. I am lazy like that *L*

    Anna Repp
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my daughter was 3, her daycare teacher asked me why she wears mismatched socks. "You need to make her wear matching ones," demanded the teacher. At 12 my daughter still wears mismatched socks :)

    Catherine Berman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    better odd socks than no socks, thats what i say!

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    #35

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    kaitlyn_dollens Report

    Amanda McKeown
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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👍

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    #37

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    PerfectPending Report

    Zori the degu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correction: Don't forget to record a single important call so it all looks perfectly real!

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    #38

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    sarcasticcook Report

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    #39

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    ixix82 Report

    Vanessica Bloxgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    maybe soften the words there

    #40

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    aubreyhunterrr Report

    Tarryn Munro
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    #42

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    homeschoolmomb Report

    Scott Johnson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It also introduces them to They Might Be Giants music. Hot Dog!

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    #44

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    TheAlexNevil Report

    Yioryos Ninjitsu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw...that's pretty mean man, i love my childhood crafts!

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    #45

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    Momzilla111 Report

    Danika April
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The very most annoying for all other customers. Nothing goes faster except everyone else's growing anger!

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