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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.
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#1
Use Cardboard To Stop Car Fighting Like This Genius Dad Did
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#3
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#4
Keep Your Toddler Busy By Letting Them Paint The Fence With Water
Samantha P 7 years ago
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!!
#5
Use A Fitted Sheet To Keep The Sand Out At The Beach
#6
Recycle Old Cot Into A Craft Or Work Spot For Your Kids
#7
Hide Your Candies In Frozen Beans Bag
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
HILARIOUS.... Not many kids would bother to look inside a package of Edamame!
#8
Put A Bean Filled Glove On Your Baby's Back When You Want Your Kids To Feel Loved, But You're Too Tired
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
One of the best ideas here! I'm surprised this hack isn't further up the list!
#9
Baby Head Protector
#10
Leave Your Kids With Their Creativity In The Empty Box
#11
Color Their Routine And Teach Time Management
#12
Put Stickers On Your Kid's Shoes To Teach Them To Put Them On The Right Feet
#13
Put Your Kid To Work By Turning Chores Into Fun Games
#14
Make A Table Hammock With A Bedsheet For Your Kids
#15
Turn a Coffee Cup Lid Into A Drip Catcher
#16
Detangle Doll's Hair With Dish Soap And Hair Conditioner
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
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.
#17
Use Butcher Paper To Create An Endless "White Board"
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
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?
#18
Give Your Kids Controllers That Are Not Hookep Up. They Will Play Like This For Hours
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
It's all fun and games until they figure it out. And today's kids would NOT take too long to figure this out.
#19
Use Toilet Paper Rolls To Create A Garage For Toy Cars
Melissa Gladden 7 years ago
We gave our sons tons of pvc, connectors and lots of marbles. Gave him hours of constructive entertainment
#20
Keep Baby Still During Photoshoot By Using Dad As A Prop
#21
Give Your Kids This To Help Them Battle Scary Monsters At Night
#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
#23
Cover Your Baby's Crib With A Sheet. This Will Keep Baby From Getting Bitten Up By Mosquitoes
#24
When You Can't Find Your Glasses Or Charger Just Make A Hunting Game For Your Kid To Help You
Liz Miller 7 years ago
Ok I need to do this for all the items I've lost somewhere in my home. Can i borrow someone's kid?
#25
Use Slick Paint To Prevent Slipping On The Floor
#26
Create A Chart On The Prescription Bottle To Track When You Give Your Kids Their Medicine
#27
Use A Plastic Egg To Keep Unfinished Lollipop Clean
Simona Kibartaitė 7 years ago
Kjorn, you know, that there are more countries in the world, not obly usa? :)
#28
Use A Fan To Inflate Your Children’s Bed Fort
#29
Use Pool Noodle Will Protect Your Kids From Serious Injuries
#30
Use Frozen Marshmallows To Make A Great Ouchie Pack. Soft And Not Too Cold
#31
Turn An Old DVD Box Into A Coloring Case
#32
Put Colorful Glow Sticks In Your Kid's Bathtub To Make Him Feel Like Jedi
#33
Turn A Builder Grade Vanity Into A Child Friendly Vanity By Converting The Toekick To A Step Drawer
#34
Keep A Door Open With Rubber Bands To Protect Your Kids From Getting Locked In The Bathroom
Tin Vrban 7 years ago
Ahh, Americans.. -.- Use a normal door handle that anyone can use, even cats and dogs. 6-58398799a5f19.jpg 
#35
To Avoid Perpetuating Gender Stereotypes, Give Your Kids A Mix Of Dolls And Toy Cars To Play With
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
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!
#36
Get Your Kid A Temporary Tattoo With Your Phone Number
Lisa Boutin 7 years ago
Or use a fine point sharpie, let it dry and put liquid skin over it. Less expensive than custom temp tattoos
#37
Keep Your Baby’s Eyes Safe And Dry With A Baby Shower Cap
#38
Prevent Your Child's Toys From Floating Away In The Bathtub And Make Bathtime Generally Easier
#39
Prevent Your Kid's Little Fingers From Getting Slammed In Doors With A Pool Noodle
Lindsey Schwarte 7 years ago
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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What do you think ?
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
This just goes to show the creativity of some parents. Always thinking outside the box!
Skunk Drunk 7 years ago
Some of these are great. Some of these are functional but there are better alternatives, and some are just lazy.
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
This just goes to show the creativity of some parents. Always thinking outside the box!
Skunk Drunk 7 years ago
Some of these are great. Some of these are functional but there are better alternatives, and some are just lazy.
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