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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

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

The three yr old wouldn't eat anything but chicken nuggets, so I called every thing chicken nuggets and he eats it. Boy loves pork chops and steak....if he only knew.

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

That's gold, I may try that one :)

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

Witty, yeah, sitcom material. But lying to your kids is dumb. So is not addressing the issue your kid might have with you, if there's any.

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

She's gonna be even madder when she figures it out!

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

That's great I wonder if this would work with getting the kids to go to bed...

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

I finally decided i will have children.

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

Clever and also really nasty kid! She knows how to get a good revenge. :D

泰淳 沢野
Community Member
4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Amalia Eva
Community Member
5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you willing to know who your spouse really is, if your spouse is cheating just contact hackingsetting, He is good at hacking into cell phones,changing school grades and many more. This great hacker has also worked for me and my colleagues and we got results of our spouses whatsapp messages,call logs, text messages, viber, kik, Facebook, emails, deleted text messages and many more, this hacker is very fast, cheap and affordable. He has never disappointed me and my colleagues for once, contact him if you have any form of hacking problem, am very sure he will help you out. THANK YOU. contact: hackingsetting50@gmail.com

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

Brilliant! If you have another child, trick, er, I mean tell them that you hate the sound of the lawnmower too.

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    #2

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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.

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

    Not necessarily. Mine are 17 and 12. They either volunteer to help or they run and hide in their rooms. Either way it's a win / win because all I really want is either for them to help or get the hell out of the way so I can do it myself. ;)

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

    If my kid bothers me too much we tell him he's going to get a chore to do bc he's obviously in need of something to occupy his time. It works.

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

    I like the sound of some peace and quite 😌

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

    Or simply reply to their moaning with: "Oh, you might not want to do it all the time you do it."

    Amalia Eva
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are you willing to know who your spouse really is, if your spouse is cheating just contact hackingsetting, He is good at hacking into cell phones,changing school grades and many more. This great hacker has also worked for me and my colleagues and we got results of our spouses whatsapp messages,call logs, text messages, viber, kik, Facebook, emails, deleted text messages and many more, this hacker is very fast, cheap and affordable. He has never disappointed me and my colleagues for once, contact him if you have any form of hacking problem, am very sure he will help you out. THANK YOU. contact: hackingsetting50@gmail.com

    Kip The Otter
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I clean up every other night for my parents

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

    Oh yes...this one always works or tell them they have to fix their own dinner and they suddenly aren't hungry.

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

    This is the one I always rely on lol

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

    Or tell them time for bed, they will suddenly become hungry.

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    #3

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    CaffeineandF Report

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

    Hahaha..this is so trueee :D

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

    They have their sensors which tells them when to make ur time miserable

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

    My ten month old daughter can hear the arthritis in my wife's knee down the hall if she moves, but once asleep a train won't wake her because we don't "tip toe" around our kids. Also no eye contact lol.

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

    Yes! When putting my 'just asleep' daughter in bed, if one of my joints cracked as I turned to leave, it was all over.

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

    People transmit excitation in many ways unawares.

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

    why stay with your kids when they are asleep? it's a recipe for disaster

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    #4

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    jessnjulio0405 Report

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

    The question is: Do you want to give up the quiet-time you're getting?

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

    Well, there's nothing more irritating than having your Wi-fi turned off, so I suppose this works for any age group.

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

    my welcome ! good hack neverthless, smoke the ungrateful rats out the tablet hole

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

    If you cant find your kids at home than your home is too big!! lol

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

    Hm . If the kids are busy playng why ruin your time off..

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

    Wi-Fi is already over-indulgence.

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    #5

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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.

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

    do you mean you lose sometimes and win other times?

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

    This person could be a children psychologist, that's exactly the reasonable thing to do. It didn't really work for my sister and I because we weren't from the competitive type, but this method was indeed written in my mom's children's psychology book, which was accidentally found by me and considered worth checking through.

    Danielle Tropea Ibclc Cpst
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 7 year old son competes against himself to take the fastest possible shower - my idea. I told him I bet he couldn't take a shower in under 2 minutes. Now he willingly takes a daily shower. Mostly.

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

    My friend does this, she teaches in kindergarten. The kids even sprint for naps!

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

    I "race" my son to see who can eat faster just so he'll pay attention. With breaks to drink so he doesn't choke of course.

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

    It takes a competitive child to do that tho. Didn't work with my little brother. I'd try to make him do stuff by challenging him into a race and he'd be like "nope, congrats, you win."

    Christina Smith
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents did this once I ended up going to school with my shirt backwards 😆

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

    That's how I get my seven yo to do his homework.

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

    I used to do that...

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

    this is how my parents got me to go to bed when i wanted to watch tv

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    #6

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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!

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

    *gasp of horror* as a representative of the children of the world I am offended!

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

    Oh, that's so evil, I eat the stuff I don't want to share when my sister isn't around. Also, when I buy stuff from the Bio shop I hide it from her because she also wants at least one bio cookie or bar but if I give some to her every time she pleads, I'd bankrupt! ;)

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

    My Dad use to buy snack foods and eat them in his car so he would not have to share them with his four kids! We always found the wrappers though!

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

    Saves hiding in the bathroom to eat a candy bar! :-)

    madcow 3417
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would never do that. *my stomach is full of Reese's right now*

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

    Or, schedule activities for them all the time so you don't have to guard the fridge

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    #7

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    Six_Pack_Mom Report

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

    Better than talking to them, we suppose.

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

    I'm not sure how long she got away with this, but when the ice cream truck came around I'd ask my mom what it was, and she'd tell me it's just a truck that plays pretty music! I don't even want to know how many Bomb Pops I missed out on! Mom was so crafty.

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

    OMG. I used to watch my son when the ice cream truck came around here, because he would forget. The one here, the song plays, there's 5 seconds of silence, then a VERY loud woman's voice says "HELLO?!" And he would jump, every single time. I would then laugh at him. ;)

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

    Brilliant! Have to remember this one.

    #8

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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.

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

    ...until they're four and decides they've had enough of that and nothing but peanut butter sandwiches from now on....

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

    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!

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

    It could be because Americans broil vegetables to death. Kids in countries with better cuisine enjoy vegetables.

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

    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

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

    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.

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

    Fun fact: if your kids didn't saw in the tv that they should hate vegetables they like them.

    Wanda Queen
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    8 years ago

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    Congrats, you win a lifetime supply of my contempt for posting the most sanctimonious response I've read all morning, anywhere on the internet.

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

    Exactly,bc you are starting with reinforcement for refusal.

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

    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.

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

    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

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

    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!

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    #9

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    one_busy_mama Report

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

    Yeah, tried that. My daughter answered: if you are faster then you should do it.

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

    I told my kiddo that anything I had to pick up went into the trash. Highly effective.

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

    i literally fall asleep when i dont want to do something

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

    Make everything into a game so it is more fun!

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

    All my mother had to do was point and say, Clesn your room. She never needed to raise her voice, and we knew better than to whine.

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    #10

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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

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

    Like backwash. And boogers. Or....small toys.

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

    I made a Margarita once, she is my first daughter. I made her with a lot of love. No lemons involved

    #11

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    TheAlexNevil Report

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

    Say "I want you to stay up to 12 o'clock or I'll give you extra homework!". Kid would probably start crying his/her eyes out, saying that he/she won't do it. You simply play the role of the nice, easy-going parent who only pretends to be harsh and let them go to bed. Who knows, this might work!

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

    My husband had a comeback for the kids when they would say they weren't tired at bedtime. He told them "Bedtime isn't because you're tired. It's because I'm tired of you".

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

    Now that I am adult I really enjoy cleaning my teeth...I sleep well after that minty taste....

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

    That happened every night with me and my mom, so I just ended up saying LAZY instead.

    #12

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    Keris Report

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

    This is the best day of my life EVER 7YO daughter when given a McDonald’s happy meal. P.S she has one once a week as a treat if she does her chores and homework and it’s always the best day of her life EVER! Lol

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

    Learn to appreciate so any things that many poor people don't get!

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

    This was my mother exactly <3 love her so much

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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.

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

    I do it while doing gardening...to avoid chatty neighbors...

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

    It's better to actually connect it to something without playing anything. Then at least it's harder to notice.

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    #14

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    sazzlemarie Report

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

    'No, no, MAAAAAM! I want it!'

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

    Exactly! My younger brother used to have an old Glider bike. Whenever we tried to pitch it he would take it, ride it around some more, then forget about it. The process repeated for about 5 years.

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

    Every toy is 'special' to my kids once they know it is leaving the house for good.

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

    I'm think that Auden might now me a parent, toys are expensive.... I can buy my dog a toy for $5 and she's plays with it for years, but that for the kid and he plays with it for a day

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

    Why would you MAKE your kids play with old toys if they don't want to? Giving them to charity is a way better option.

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

    Because they cost money, and money doesn't grow on trees.

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    #15

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    sarcasticmommy4 Report

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

    What about sharing the task of cooking?

    #16

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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.

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

    awww that's kinda sad....poor kid will be hiding forever and will realise you abandoned her game :/

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    #17

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    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!!!

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

    Don't do that.They'll start avoiding you...

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

    That's amazing, though I wouldn't do it on purpose.

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

    whenever i sleep and my mums mad... she slaps me..

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    #18

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    WendiAarons Report

    Terry Jeppsen
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Bieber... the worst torture technique.

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

    This is brilliant. I'd save video of his most annoying song for backup threats.

    #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.

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

    Aw, let them eat the brownies - with a glass of milk, of course. I got s**t from some family members for letting my kids eat pieces of completely organic peach pie from a local farm for breakfast. Until I showed them the IHOP menu listing the carb/calorie/nutrient list from their pancake with "peaches" breakfast. They shut the hell up real fast.

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

    They need the nutrition for their growing bodies & brains. We can slack a little, our bigger problem is eating too much....

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

    My mom let us eat cake or brownies for breakfast because donuts...It is amazing I'm not diabetic.

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

    Technically that makes sense... I don't think donuts are any healthier, but people have them for breakfast all the time.

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    #20

    Parenting Hack Tweet

    TVRav Report

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

    oo trouble for kids, i usually just say ' the normal'

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

    I'm lost in that sentence. Can someone translate?

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

    mom: whet did? you learn at school today? kid: i don't know. mom: i'm going to call your teacher and ask him/her why they're not teaching you anything... kid: well there was that thing about the new deal...

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

    And then the kid feigns innocence because their teacher already hates them, so this is payback!

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

    Indian and Sri Lankan parents always do this

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

    The poor in this post made it really hard to read! Besides, what's the point of asking that?

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    #21

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    abhorrent_wife Report

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

    I don't have kids; I do have 4 cats and a dog. I have not eaten a donut out in the open in 6 years.

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

    2 cats and a puppy my food mysteriously disappears even if I put it out of reach somehow they Jedi it down to their fuzzy little mouths

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

    what happened to telling the kids no?

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

    Yeah, exactly what means being a parent xD I'm not one so i'll not juge, but i'm a broken child so maybe I can finally..

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

    As a fellow person who doesn't have kids I'm assuming my opinion is worth exactly di** in this conversation however I don't understand why it's so hard to tell children no and be the type of parent like my mom was. I was disciplined when I did something wrong and rewarded for doing something exceptional. NOT just for doing what was expected of me. That all seems to have changed lately and kids are super spoiled and bratty

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

    Nope, I buy enough for everyone. I always share mine too and my husband says I’m too soft ....... however he doesn’t mind when it’s him that I share with!

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    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

    It's Caturday 2.0
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think the child will be screaming for tanpons. He's not giving y candy or some such, he is just distracting the child from what the child is really screaming about. This does work without repercussions for toddler-aged children, specifically.

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    CBN2143
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My 3 year old twins see my putting tampons in my bag and say "why are you taking all the string cheese?"

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

    Hahahahahaha! I came home one afternoon to find my boyfriend and 2 y/o son playing war by "shooting" tampons into a full bathtub. He had added drops of red food coloring and little green army men were floating about. Sick as s**t. Creative, but still sick.

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

    Doesn't teach him good things though

    Zori the degu
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    8 years ago

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    Simply ignore him, it's supposed to always work. It worked for my pup with his stupid endless barking.

    It's Caturday 2.0
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nonono. Kids aren't dogs. They're human and even though they're little, they feel BIG. To this very day I remember many times how upset I was about a certain situation and mom just walked away or ignored me. I felt so sad and alone. People, please do not ignore your child. He or she is not a pet. You're their protector and the most important person in their lives.

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    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.

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

    how did you get your 3yr old stuck to the ceiling?!

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

    Try warming stickers with hair dryer. Hot glue = easier comes off.

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

    Boring but stickers come off with hairspray and the horrible sticky stuff left comes off with nail varnish remover You’re welcome

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

    Wait...what! Does it actually work?

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    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 ....

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

    oh, also now sound until she was 6, now very low level

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

    OMG. I wish I had thought about this before she got old enough to navigate them herself! I also sometimes force her to wear headphones. Lol.

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    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.

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

    You mean when you tell your kids to do something, they actually do it? What's your secret?

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

    Why do so many parents feel the need to trick their kids? If I had any, I would just tell them what to do or not to do. Let them whine all they want too. You are suppose to be the boss!

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

    Nope. Mom of 2 autistic kids = 3am wake up EVERY blooming day. Need monster , pro plus and coffee

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

    6 am, on the dot, no matter what. I'm lucky though, because it used to be 5 or earlier, my youngest (aka kid who never sleeps) is often the last to go to sleep and first to rise.

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    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.

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

    And thy send them back loaded with caffeine and sugar - - With a new puppy.

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

    Grandmas usually wake up at 5 or before so it's not really an issue

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

    my gran was already awake at 5, i was the one asleep til 1pm at age 9

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    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!

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

    Why on Earth do some kids refuse to eat their suppers? I only hated those in the kindergarten!

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    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

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

    Never sabotage mommy. Her revenge will come when u have forgotten she was mad at you:)

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

    Misguided Fool. She heard you. Dads are not be trusted!! We always hear what you are up to. :)

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

    Is that a parenting hack, or just being a s****y spouse?

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

    #suicidehack more like it... I ain't trying that

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

    my answer to everything is "going ask dad"

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

    Me too, because I am always the first one our kiddo comes to for everything. They both ask me to tell the other one things. I nipped that in the bud.

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

    But when your out numbered, you need your partner to fight back... I love watching her put them children in line!!!

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

    That also works for my dog.

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

    My dog, has a place where we keep his food and treats, so, when I get coffee in the morning, he goes to stand in front of his treat place and waits! Then when I'm on the way out of the kitchen, I grab him his best treat, so he has his " coffee" Forgot once, and he looked at me like, so sad I'd not gotten him his treat! I felt awful!

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

    I'd let them stay hidden and use that time to do whatever I wanted to do.

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

    best ever!! Steps: Parenting - wine - parenting - wine -parenting - wine - wine - wine - mom parenting

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    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.

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

    Just like cats. Boxes are always more interesting than the (bloody damn expensive!!!) things that come in them.

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    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
    1 year 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 :)

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    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👍

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

    Bribery with food may lead to fat kids!!

    #36

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

    Life ain't fair, kid. Plus, you gotta learn to live even with things you don't like.

    #37

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    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!

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

    uh actually that does the opposite. if you tell your kids that you are on any important call..they just want to bug you that much more.

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

    Think that depends on age of kids, and if they understand what 'important call' means

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

    That's not a parenting hack that's common sense

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

    If he is smart, he does it behind your back.

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    #39

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    Vanessica Bloxgirl
    Community Member
    8 years ago

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    maybe soften the words there

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    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!

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

    Dont you like to have your back scratched

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

    Why would that be a good hack?

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

    Because it keeps them busy, thinking they’re helping…and it’s like having a mini massage!

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

    They'll know they're like bloodhounds!

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

    Really! They can smell McDonalds on your breath and clothes.

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

    how is this a hack? this falls in the common sense every parent does this category ;-)

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

    Pssssst...its not the Mickey mouse clubhouse that is the crack...its the TV ;-)

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

    until mickey mouse crackhouse becomes their club

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    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!

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

    I've eat a lot of hard macaroni and glue too. Ahh childhood crafts.

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

    Even better, when your kids bring stuff home, upcycle into paper chains for Christmas decorations for their rooms.

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    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!

    Marysia Jawłowska
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    8 years ago

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    Nah, I think people who actually mind the fact that toddlers exist and act like toddlers are worse.

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

    … Or just make sure his diaper needs to be changed.

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

    Yeah, this is so mean to the other people! Do you really like pissing other people off this way?

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

    oh god...no thanks! I know we were all toddlers at one point in life but wtf.

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

    that's how to get out the store quicky, not necessarily through the door

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

    Oh ya be that a*****e in line with the screaming child so u can get through it faster! I'm sorry you feel like you're more important than everyone else because you spawned a child but you aren't so don't be a d**k.

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

    You're a terrible parent and a horrible person.

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

    welcome back momzilla, and people with an account dont forget to like these posts

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