It's Child's Play: 17 Clever Parenting Hacks

As any mom and dad knows, parenting is a full-time job. I mean, what are you supposed to do when little Sophie goes missing in the ball pit again, or when Timmy starts mixing a "delicious" cocktail out of dish soap and drain cleaner? It's easy to say "Relax!"... but that often doesn't stop the blood pressure from rising! This is why parents need to stick together and share any helpful tips they can get.

1. If your little one doesn't like bath time, it's time to get creative...

 
 
 
 
 
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2. Child-friendly barbecuing.

 
 
 
 
 
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3. Having trouble telling the difference between twins? This mom has come up with the perfect solution!

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4. Building an igloo for the kids has never been easier. 

 
 
 
 
 
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5. While woolen gloves keep your kids' hands nice and warm, they're no good when they become wet. Simply roll some disposable gloves over them and let the snowball fight commence!

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6. A clever trick for fussy eaters to get their 5 a day!

 
 
 
 
 
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7. Learning your multiplication tables on the go...

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8. If you don't have an ice pack, a frozen sponge does the trick for keeping lunch boxes fresh.

 
 
 
 
 
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9. A little tape turns the floor into a race track.

 
 
 
 
 
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10. This mother has attached a note to the child's seat with the details below. If there's an accident, this information helps paramedics do their job and could save the child's life.

 
 
 
 
 
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11. This dad can tidy the kitchen without the baby getting in the way.

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12. "Sometimes I have to disguise oatmeal within a banana to get my child to eat. He’s been eating the same bite of banana and new oatmeal this whole time."

 
 
 
 
 
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13. "I've convinced my 3-year-old that I hate the sound of the vacuum. That way, she'll vacuum up every time she's angry with me."

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14. By covering paper with plastic wrap, this budding Picasso has a reusable canvas.

 
 
 
 
 
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15. An excellent idea for keeping animals and any other unwanted guests out of the sandbox at night.

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16. "Although we tell our daughter not to run into parking lots, it doesn't mean she's going to listen! So I bought this car magnet and it has been a miracle worker. She loves keeping her hand on the bright colors while waiting for mom and will try so hard to match her fingers to the magnet!"

 
 
 
 
 
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17. No more mud in the doorway.

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For creative parents, bringing up kids is a challenge to be relished. The chaos that comes with parenting just adds to all the fun!

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