Parenting is hard, but I got you.
Here are 10 genius parenting hacks you probably haven’t tried yet:
1️⃣ “Two Things” tidy
Try getting kids to pick up two items at a time, rather than one – it builds momentum
2️⃣ ‘Goodbye’ routine sticker
For anxious kids, create a visual ritual to ease school drop-offs.
3️⃣ Freeze some ‘First Aid Snacks’
Grab a frozen muffin on the way out the door to avoid pickup hanger.
(Why frozen? Because the fresh ones will get eaten!!)
4️⃣ Blame it on House Rules
It means you’re not the bad guy, and depersonalises the battles.
5️⃣ Play Beat the Timer
Turns boring stuff like tidying up into fast mini-games.
6️⃣ The Special 10
Give your kids undivided attention before transitioning away.
7️⃣ Keep a bag of small ‘restaurant activities’ next to your front door
Make meals out less painful
8️⃣ Visual Choices
Show two options to minimise power struggles.
9️⃣ First-Then Language
Simple cause-effect statements are easier to understand, therefore more likely to be cooperated with.
🔟 Emergency Dance Party
When everything’s falling apart, dance it out.
I’m delighted to bring you this menu of tools for your back pocket — because just a little bit of effort in the right places can make your whole life SO much easier.
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