14 Smart Hacks To Help All The Tired Parents Out There

Parenting is hard. That's a fact. So, it's no wonder parents need all the help they can get. Thankfully, now that the internet is around, folks all over can share their tips so others can get things under control in their household, too.

Something tells me you're going to love these #ParentHacks, and if you do, pass them along!

1. This Dad Hack

Does your kid move too much when you're trying to change his diaper? Oh, yes, that's a struggle indeed. So this clever dad had enough, and he had to resort to using dumbells, ha, ha! I'm laughing so hard at this.

2. This Genius Christmas Hack

Christmas is a magical time, especially when you have kids. But are you always worried they would break your precious tree ornaments? This mom was, so she hung them up on her chandelier instead.

3. This Snack Idea

Who loves Pillsbury cinnamon rolls as much as I do? Omg, they're so yum. But have you ever tried to put them in a waffle iron instead? Wow, that sounds like such a great idea, huh?

4. This Food Trick

Kids can be picky eaters, that's for sure. They often scoff at eating anything that's good for them. So this mom discovered that if you display the food in a fun way, they're that much more inclined to eat it.

5. This DIY Naptime Simulator

If your child only likes to sleep in the car, you've got a dilemma. It's not really convenient to have to take the kid for a drive every single time. So this dude came up with a car simulator, and he's the real genius here.

6. This Duct Tape Idea

This lady's kid managed to get through the safety locks she installed. So she had to think fast on her feet. And as it turns out, trusty, old duct tape came to the rescue here.

7. This Outlet Safety Hack

Are your toddlers very grabby? Well, that's what kids do, right? This mom wanted to have some peace of mind, so she came up with a clever way to cover the outlets in her house.

8. This Laundry Trick

Why is it that the kids' socks always seem to go missing in the laundry? Can someone explain this to me? This mom couldn't take it anymore, so she attached plastic snaps to them, and now they won't go missing again.

9. This Getting Ready Hack

Parents know the struggle of getting their kids ready on time. Somehow they always seem to take forever. Isn't that right? So this mom created a chart to trick her kids to get ready faster. Wow!

10. This Bubble-Making Solution

Lots of kids love making bubbles, but they usually keep spilling the solution. Am I right? So this mom was tired of refilling it, so she taped it to the pole outside. Easy, peasy.

11. This Nap Hack

This dad didn't want to miss his nap time even though the baby was starting to crawl. So he did what he could to get some precious zzz's, ha, ha! Heck, if it works, it works. Right?

12. This Safety Gate

If you really love making BBQ outside but are worried about your kid being safe, check this out. This clever dad installed a safety gate, and now the whole family can enjoy some yummy grub, hee-hee!

13. This Breast Pump Solution

If you've ever used a breast pump, you know how uncomfortable it can be, right? It's especially so when it's cold. So this mom used her office heater to create some more comfort. That's pretty brilliant, eh?

14. This Banana Idea

Speaking of picky eaters, this lady's kid refused to eat bananas. So she came up with the only idea she could think of here. She put sprinkles on the sliced bananas to make them look more attractive. Ha!

I know parenting isn't for the faint of heart, so it's cool to see fellow parents helping each other out.

I hope you'll find all these tips and tricks useful for next time your kids give you a headache, hee-hee.

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