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.
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Use Cardboard To Stop Car Fighting Like This Genius Dad Did
Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water
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!!
Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids
Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag
HILARIOUS.... Not many kids would bother to look inside a package of Edamame!
Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired
One of the best ideas here! I'm surprised this hack isn't further up the list!
Baby Head Protector
Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management
Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet
Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games
Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher
Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner
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.
Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"
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?
Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours
It's all fun and games until they figure it out. And today's kids would NOT take too long to figure this out.
Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars
We gave our sons tons of pvc, connectors and lots of marbles. Gave him hours of constructive entertainment
Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop
Give Your Kids This To Help Them Battle Scary Monsters At Night
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
Cover Your Baby's Crib With A Sheet. This Will Keep Baby From Getting Bitten Up By Mosquitoes
When You Can't Find Your Glasses Or Charger Just Make A Hunting Game For Your Kid To Help You
Ok I need to do this for all the items I've lost somewhere in my home. Can i borrow someone's kid?
Create A Chart On The Prescription Bottle To Track When You Give Your Kids Their Medicine
Use A Plastic Egg To Keep Unfinished Lollipop Clean
Kjorn, you know, that there are more countries in the world, not obly usa? :)
Use Frozen Marshmallows To Make A Great Ouchie Pack. Soft And Not Too Cold
Turn An Old DVD Box Into A Coloring Case
Put Colorful Glow Sticks In Your Kid's Bathtub To Make Him Feel Like Jedi
Turn A Builder Grade Vanity Into A Child Friendly Vanity By Converting The Toekick To A Step Drawer
Keep A Door Open With Rubber Bands To Protect Your Kids From Getting Locked In The Bathroom
Ahh, Americans.. -.- Use a normal door handle that anyone can use, even cats and dogs. 6-58398799a5f19.jpg 
To Avoid Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes, Give Your Kids A Mix Of Dolls And Toy Cars To Play With
Kids learn this crap 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!
Get Your Kid A Temporary Tattoo With Your Phone Number
Or use a fine point sharpie, let it dry and put liquid skin over it. Less expensive than custom temp tattoos
Keep Your Baby’s Eyes Safe And Dry With A Baby Shower Cap
Prevent Your Child's Toys From Floating Away In The Bathtub And Make Bathtime Generally Easier
Prevent Your Kid's Little Fingers From Getting Slammed In Doors With A Pool Noodle
I use this and it works like a charm! Love it! No smashed fingers, no kids locked in rooms, it's great!
Use These Animal Toothpaste Caps So They Don’t Forget To Brush Their Teeth
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This just goes to show the creativity of some parents. Always thinking outside the box!
Very clever idea's! I should save this for when I do have kids!
Some of these are great. Some of these are functional but there are better alternatives, and some are just lazy.
This just goes to show the creativity of some parents. Always thinking outside the box!
Very clever idea's! I should save this for when I do have kids!
Some of these are great. Some of these are functional but there are better alternatives, and some are just lazy.