Genius Parenting Hacks That Make The Hardest Job in the World Manageable

Being a parent is a full-time job and might just be the most difficult job in the world. As any parent knows, tips, tricks, and advice are always welcome when raising tiny humans.

Kids are short (duh) and reaching the faucet is a challenge that the kids face every day. And, it’s no secret that kids get their hands into just about anything so they need those suckers washed frequently.

Mary Poppins said that a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down. But if you don’t want to get the kids all hopped up on sugar, you might consider trying this method instead. 

Not all of us are too handy with a sewing machine or thread and needle, but if you are this is an amazing way to prolong the shelf life of your kids’ pants. When summer rolls around and they need some new shorts, take some scissors to the jeans.

Any parent knows that getting some downtime is nearly impossible when you have kids. Taking a nap is basically unheard of. But, this is one way to be able to lie down and rest while keeping the kids entertained. 

It might just be one of those days when you wake up and the first thing you feel is your head throbbing. All you want to do is rest, but you don’t just want your kids to be glued in front of the television. 

If you try to tell a toddler not to do something, they’re just going to go right ahead and do it anyways. So, when you caution them from sticking their fingers in the sockets, chances are they’re going to get themselves hurt.

Bathtubs aren’t always a common element of any dwelling. Yes, environmentally, taking baths is more friendly than long showers. However, when you have a kid, you have to make ends meet somehow.

When the kids hit that age and they start to open up every cabinet, drawer, and door in the house, parents start to get worried. There are lots of babyproofing items that can be bought and used to effectively protect children.

Getting the kids to sit down and do homework or clean their rooms is never easy. One way to make the schedule a little more fun is to add some color. Draw some colors onto the clock and correspond them with the things the kids should be doing. 

Getting on a plane with kids can be a lot to deal with, sometimes it results in horror stories. Although, it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a great hack to keep your children occupied and content during a flight.

Multiplication is one of those things that can be difficult to master for young kids. You can turn your staircase at home into a learning experience and make it super colorful for kids.

While kids can be wonderful, they can also be stubborn when they don’t want to do a certain thing. The mom in the photo should earn an award for this groundbreaking hack.

Any kid that has a favorite doll has probably had the experience of the doll hair on the left. That wild hair needs a good trip to the salon. Luckily, this combination can make your kid’s doll look brand new.

No parent ever wants to see their kid slip on the hard floor. And as every parent knows, it is nearly impossible to get the kids to stop running, so what’s the solution? Make the socks non-slip socks that double as an art project.

Having kids means you will also have to dedicate a lot of time to making sure they are safe and protected, especially when out in public. Naturally, kids tend to wander off, looking for another adventure to embark on. When they go out of your sight, even if for a few moments, it can nearly give you a heart attack.

When the kids outgrow their cribs and make the jump into big-kid beds, you don’t need to throw the crib away! You can repurpose the crib as a desk for the kids to do arts and crafts or school work.

During long car or plane rides, keeping your kids occupied can seem like a massive undertaking. Kids don’t have the best attention spans and getting them to pay attention to one thing can be daunting. This hack will solve that problem!

When the kids begin to crawl, they start making strides to go all over the place. They can be hard to keep track of! If you need to protect the kids from the sun while you’re doing some yard work, this is for you.

This is a great way to keep the kids away from the hot grill. Baby gates can be used for more than just the stairs. Put a gate around the barbecue so the kids steer clear of the hot grill.

None of us like bugs and they are often a big pain. As a parent, we do all that we can to keep children away from pesky bugs (and vice versa). So, what’s the answer? Cinnamon!

Most daughters grow up to that age where they want to start wearing clothing that their parents might not necessarily approve of. This dad had the perfect solution to stop his daughter from wearing the short shorts.

Sometimes, kids have difficulties that need special attention. For instance, if your child deals with OCD tendencies, this is a great hack to keep their attention on one thing while you go take a little nap for a while.

The only thing more difficult than raising a kid is raising more than one at the same time. This dad found that the solution to get the kids to stop bothering each other in the back seat is to put up some dividers.

Yes, babies are adorable, but sometimes you need a bit of a break so you can tend to other things. Luckily, there’s a solution.

Parents are aware that baby walkers are super useful and kinda fun, too. Using these walkers are a source of entertainment for your baby. Sadly, they leave bump marks against walls.

We all know that moms are superhuman. They can literally handle anything. They’re always prepared and can deal with a situation at a moment’s notice. If you don’t have any crayons in your bag (if they’re not in there already), pack some because they will come in handy.

We’ve seen how we can turn socks into non-slip socks, but this is a great way to make sure they don’t slip in their shoes either! Get out the hot glue gun.

If you’ve ever wrangled your kids to get them into the bath, then this hack is definitely for you. This is an easy way to make bathtime much more fun for the kids and you won’t have to spend as much time convincing them to get clean.

Being a parent is exhausting and you can’t always have your eyes on your children at every moment. But, if you look away for even one second, something could happen, so here’s a great way to child-proof your home.

This is a cute way to help your kids feel more confident that those monsters in the closet or under the bed can’t get to them. Decorate a spray bottle and label it as “monster spray”.

Getting the kids to eat their fruits and vegetables is the difficult fate almost every parent has faced while raising their young ones. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, so they need those fruits in their diet!

Parents are constantly doing things, and one of the biggest priorities is cleaning. If you have kids and toys, you are bound to be focusing much of your time on cleaning up after them.

This is a great way to repurpose those shower caps many of us have laying around. If you don’t have any at the house, consider picking some up from the dollar store for this easy mud-free hack.

Entertaining your kids can be taxing (and fun, at times), but if the weather is less than favorable, here’s an activity for them to do inside. Hopefully, there is a space large enough in your home for this hack.

Ice pops are one of the best treats for summer and the kids absolutely love them. One way to make sure they stay organized and you can guarantee a clean cut from the top is keeping them slotted in between the freezer racks. 

Okay, blanket forts might still be just as fun as they’ve always been. But, this blanket hammock is another way you can turn your regular old blanket into a hangout spot for the kids. 

There are tons of hacks to help your babies through the teething stage. This painful age is difficult for both the kids going through it and the parents having to deal with it. 

Kids can be occupied with a trampoline for hours, and we can’t blame them. Bounding around is fun! But, as they grow up they start to experiment with more and more dangerous tricks, and by the time they’re doing backflips, the parents are holding their breaths.

Spekaing of pool noodles, there is more than one way you can use them to hack the whole parenting thing! If you’re worried about the kids rolling out of bed, especially if they have a bunk bed, try out this hack.

Now we would never recommend that any parent give their kids an actual tattoo, but these temporary tattoos are an excellent safety measure for the rascals that like to run around.

If you’re in charge of getting the snacks and drinks for your son or daughter’s sports team, this is a great way to transport tons of drinks. Use a muffin pan to bring all those cups to the team!

Potty training your kids is difficult for everybody involved in the situation. It’s often a start-and-stop type of process, which is made even worse with traveling. Fortunately, there’s a super-efficient hack.

Kids create messes, and there’s no real way around it. But, you can teach them how to clean up after themselves and make it into a kind of game. 

If you have a kid that needs you to have a hand on them at all times, this is a perfect solution for you to regain control of both your arms! We don’t always have a hand to spare.

It’s no secret how much kids love candy. Sometimes, extreme measures have to be taken to hide it from them.

During the hot summers, there are always ways to stay cool and make sure your kids are enjoying themselves. When it’s time for a little treat, here’s a great hack to try out.

Things run out — it’s only natural! At times, we can’t make going to the store fit into our busy days so we must improvise.

Breakfast is the best meal of the day, so when you make pancakes you want your tots to be able to enjoy it. There’s a great and easy hack for that!

Children might not always be able to tell their right from their left, but that will change! Check out this super effective hack.

Being a parent means you always need to be prepared no matter what. For example, you’re at an appointment and you need to keep your kids entertained for a bit.

Enjoying a picnic at the park on a beautiful, warm summer day? Here’s a simple hack that your kids will love!

Keeping items clean is important, especially for pacifiers. It’s easy for them to get lost or fall on the ground.

There are many ways to store snacks for your kids. However, this particular hack is really quite genius.

Medicine can be gross! It’s not the best-tasting thing out there and your kids would agree. So, if your kid refuses to take their medicine, here’s an amazing hack.