13 Parents Who Thought Outside The Box And Shared Their Genius Discoveries With Others

In a world where only the strong survive… only the strong survive. And parents have no choice—they have to find their way around all of the challenges that their kids throw at them. And that means getting hella creative.

Today’s list features some of the freshest, most ingenious parenting hacks, tips, tricks, and other forms of advice that helped them get through parenting easier.

13 PHOTOS

#1 Added A Smiley Face To My Kid's Shoes So He Knows When They Are On The Right Feet

#2 True Hell On Earth For A Teenager. This Is A Parenting Hack

When my kids get in trouble, I remove their SIM card from their expensive phone and put it into a cheap unlocked Blackberry from the 2000s. This is a way to still use a phone, but social media is almost non-existent.

#3 How I Eat Candy Around My Kids

Now, parenting is one of the harder challenges in life. A rewarding one, but a hard journey nonetheless.

With that said the hacks you see in this listicle are a way to make things at least a tad bit easier, or maybe even the fruit of the hard work parents put into raising a good human being. A fruit that is creative parenting.

#4 That's Clever

#5 Here’s My Best Parenting Hack

You know how kids always want PAW Patrol yogurt or Disney waffles or whatever? Bring your stickers to the grocery store and start sticking. Today we’re having Winnie the Pooh brand spaghetti squash. It goes perfectly with Toy Story broccoli.

#6 Parent Life Hack

But it doesn’t have to be hard. As long as you know what to do, that is half the battle.

One of the best things that you can do as a parent is to “feed your soul.” That means you have to find ways to rest, relax, and restore that which is in your core. You can call it “me time” in a sense—experience something for you every day.

#7 Tip For Having A Fun Halloween At Home

Ready for Halloween this week!! Since we are not doing trick-or-treating this year, I decided to do a boo-hunt with my kids. I will hide these little candy ghosts all over the house, turn off the lights, and then give my kids flashlights so they can go on the hunt. 

#8 $3 Worth Of Glow Sticks. Kids Went Nuts For It

#9 When Making Ice Cream Cones For The Kids (Or Yourself) Put A Marshmallow At The Bottom Before Adding Ice Cream. It Stops Any Drips That May Leak Out From The Bottom Of The Cone

By giving yourself a moment to not care about your parenting worries and instead do something for you, you recharge. And with that, you can go on being a good parent.

If you cook, listen to what you want in the background. If you need to work, maybe do it in a cafe. If you just had lunch, take a walk around the neighborhood to fully use your lunch hour. Things like that.

#10 Parenting Win

#11 My Dad Put An Example Of Each Band-Aid On The Outside Of The Zip-Lock Bags

#12 I Took My 6-Year-Old Daughter’s Favorite Toy On A Work Trip With Me So She Wouldn’t Be Sad. Was A Lot Of Fun. She Loved It

The next thing to note is that you are not alone. So, don’t try to brave it alone—build a tribe. Surround yourself with people who would cheer you on when the going gets rough. Sometimes, it’s an issue of not being able to let someone in, and other times you don’t have anyone. But if you make the effort, someone is sure to respond sooner or later.

#13 This Helps Not Only With Children But Also With Spouses Who Are Hungry For Ice Cream. Excellent Idea