{"id":63,"date":"2024-12-20T15:15:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T15:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/megastorytales.com\/?p=63"},"modified":"2024-12-20T15:15:54","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T15:15:54","slug":"11-best-hacks-that-make-your-life-as-a-parent-or-grandparent-easier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/megastorytales.com\/archives\/63","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Hacks That Make Your Life as a Parent or Grandparent Easier"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header\"'>\n<h1 class='\"entry-title\"'>\n\n</h1><p><a class='\"image-link\"' href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/rznews777.store%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/11%5C/463383367_379394125249527_6959508505369880474_n.jpg%5C%22"><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"attachment-hitmag-featured' size-hitmag-featured wp-post-image src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/rznews777.store%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/11%5C/463383367_379394125249527_6959508505369880474_n-735x400.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"735\"' height='\"400\"'>\n<div class='\"entry-content\"'>\n<p class='\"Dg' fg>Parenting and grandparenting are two full-time jobs that often feel like juggling chainsaws while blindfolded. It\u2019s a wild ride filled with laughter, love, and a whole lot of mess. But fear not! This arsenal of 11 genius hacks will transform you from frazzled to fabulous, one life-saving tip at a time.\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>They say it takes a village to raise a child. But let\u2019s be honest, sometimes it feels like the village has gone on vacation.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/0jZ4K0T5vpJmRotoaFqaa3_nle-le3cvbicQFOfHN1Y\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vN2QxZDY3N2RjZjM1YzQxZWMyZmUzNmUwMWZiN2JkOTczN2NmYTYwYjE3MDBhOTM4MTgzNzk2ZjQyZjRjMWJkYy5wbmc_d2lkdGg9ODQ5JmhlaWdodD01NjA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/7d1d677dcf35c41ec2fe36e01fb7bd9737cfa60b1700a938183796f42f4c1bdc.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' stressed woman source: midjourney width='\"849\"' height='\"560\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A stressed woman | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Feeling overwhelmed between diaper duty, bedtime battles, and the relentless cycle of laundry is a normal thing, and every parent or grandparent goes through it.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>One minute you\u2019re mastering the art of toddler distraction with a spoon, and the next, you\u2019re wrestling a tiny Houdini out of their crib. You\u2019ve perfected the \u201czombie shuffle\u201d while sleep-deprived, only to be ambushed by a rogue crayon masterpiece on the pristine white wall.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5woKO8fEWWYMmOMkUtJfgKXBdpD_yNcg_3ykH4DfsqU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGMzMjEyMTgxZjI1M2YxZTU2MmQ5YTM0NzIxYTQxMzY0NTRjMGJlNjE3NzMwMDNmY2JmNzExYzc3OTc4M2M3YS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTM0NCZoZWlnaHQ9ODk2.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/8c3212181f253f1e562d9a34721a4136454c0be61773003fcbf711c779783c7a.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' child drawing on the wall source: midjourney width='\"1344\"' height='\"896\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A child drawing on the wall | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>If you\u2019ve ever found yourself questioning your sanity while simultaneously trying to decipher hieroglyphics disguised as baby babble, you\u2019re definitely in the right place.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Scroll down to read some of the best hacks that will allow you to trade chaos for calm.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>1. Eat Your Veggies!\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Let\u2019s talk turkey (or rather, carrots) about getting those little monsters to eat their greens. We\u2019ve all been there: the power struggles, the picky eaters, the feeling like you\u2019re bribing a small army. But fear not, there\u2019s a sneaky little trick up our sleeve.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MfUzqeoaTiqvGjyF_isW4Hx7Fa49HX3Nm6aIds_rG9M\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMzQxMTk3NWRmZGRhYTMxNTEyNzgyOGZlMGIyZjRiMTY5ZDVhOTFiNzJmNWIyZWZhNzQ2YjM2YjI1ZGRkYTM3Mi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/3411975dfddaa315127828fe0b2f4b169d5a91b72f5b2efa746b36b25ddda372.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' child with a bib source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A child with a bib | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>If you\u2019re struggling to get your kid to chow down on their chlorophyll-packed goodness, try serving those veggies before dinner. Hear us out.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Little tummies tend to be growling by dinnertime, making them more receptive to anything that resembles food.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>So, whip up a plate of crunchy carrots and cucumber sticks and present them as the grand appetizer. Bonus points for serving them in a fancy glass. Kids love a good presentation.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8UJzSdpkvipnNJq-GJ-xOKX0bM57eXG63cMv1_cTxpg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWYxZGI2YmRkZDE0ZTFkZGZjMTc2YmRlOGY4N2UwZjc5MzgxOTRlMTdlYjc0Nzc2N2Y1M2E2ZjZlNWRiNDQ3Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTI4MA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/9f1db6bddd14e1ddfc176bde8f87e0f7938194e17eb747767f53a6f6e5db4476.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman chopping vegetables source: pexels width='\"1920\"' height='\"1280\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A woman chopping vegetables | Source: Pexels\n\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>2. Always Ready for Bed\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>If you take your kids swimming in the evening, then we\u2019ve got the perfect hack for you to get them ready for bedtime.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>When it\u2019s time for an evening dip, simply toss those cozy PJs into your swim bag. After the splashing and showering is done, your little ones can slide right into their sleepwear, no frantic searches or desperate negotiations required.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Even if they\u2019re not quite ready to hit the hay just yet, they\u2019ll be prepped and primed for a seamless transition to dreamland.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/vjSs8JSnBN4WnGkqTyPxLvBi9kOLL59Wra927jk5sE4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGI3NzNlYTgwOWE5ZmJmMGE5NDJiMDczMzk4NjQ2ZTc2NjgxNjQwZGQ2OGVkYjU3ODdlMzNlMWJlNDBlNzBmNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTI4MA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/8b773ea809a9fbf0a942b073398646e76681640dd68edb5787e33e1be40e70f4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' boy in pajamas on the bed source: pexels width='\"1920\"' height='\"1280\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A boy in pajamas on the bed | Source: Pexels\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>No more stalling tactics or bedtime battles. Just a smooth, stress-free segue from splashing to snoozing.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>3. The Burp Hack\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Ah, the infamous newborn burp, the bane of many a new parent\u2019s existence. But fear not, we\u2019ve got a secret that\u2019s almost foolproof.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Instead of the usual back-patting and bouncing, try this ingenious technique. Sit your little one on your knee, supporting them under the armpits, and gently move their upper body in a circular motion. It\u2019s like a reverse hula hoop but for burping.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1-0\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7LSrHQm3vfjEIkKe5DbvcR1vDXyeQHCtcVn9KYyWfmw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBmM2I0MGZjY2QxOGMzYTMzN2U0Y2VlYjZiYTE1ZjkyN2I2NDhiM2E1OTU5M2I1Y2FjNjljMDJkMjU3ZTJkZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYyOA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/40f3b40fccd18c3a337e4ceeb6ba15f927b648b3a59593b5cac69c02d257e2dd.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman with her baby source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1628\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A woman with her baby | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>This simple maneuver seems to do the trick far faster and more reliably than traditional methods. Say goodbye to the endless minutes of futile burping, and hello to a blissfully burp-free baby. Your sanity (and your shirt) will thank you.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>4. The Nap Trap\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Sleeping when you\u2019ve got kids around is almost impossible, but this hack will allow you to achieve that elusive solo nap.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>The strategy is simple: announce to your little ones that you\u2019re about to take a much-needed snooze, and when you wake up, you\u2019ll all be tackling chores together.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/o_zIrySg_tVGjzNzyDaCvS4kButyY2oqK0nHD9gu624\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWRkMDBiNzc0NThkZDdkZDBlZDk5YzZhNzc4NDI1N2M0ODQ0YjQ1ZDM2NTY3OTkzMWU3ZDRlZGUwOGE5OTVlMS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/edd00b77458dd7dd0ed99c6a7784257c4844b45d365679931e7d4ede08a995e1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Three' kids sitting on a table source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Three kids sitting on a table | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2-1\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Now, watch as those sneaky offspring suddenly develop an intense desire to let you sleep. They\u2019ll tiptoe around, terrified of disrupting your slumber and, in turn, prolonging their own freedom from household duties.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>So go ahead, take that blissful nap, read a book, or simply enjoy some well-deserved peace and quiet. Your kids will be practically begging you to sleep in.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>5. Meltdown Madness\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>The next time your little one is in the throes of a full-blown meltdown, try this: simply ask them what color their shoes, shirt, or any other article of clothing happens to be.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZF1khTniMvG21cka5qNcnO1dn1ztFjo52f5GJRrKHIQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTYyMWQ2NGJhNDFmYzNmODdlMzg2YTQ1ZWJlMjY3N2FmZjlmMjU0YjA3ZjgyNjdjOGJiNDE2ZGE0Mzk4NDI4My5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTM0NCZoZWlnaHQ9ODk2.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/a621d64ba41fc3f87e386a45ebe2677aff9f254b07f8267c8bb416da43984283.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' boy sitting on a chair source: midjourney width='\"1344\"' height='\"896\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A boy sitting on a chair | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>This simple question acts as a gentle distraction, snapping them out of their intense emotions and refocusing their attention on something external.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3-2\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>It\u2019s almost like a mental reset button. The child suddenly hasn\u2019t thought about what was upsetting them, and instead finds themselves contemplating the hue of their favorite pair of jeans or the pattern on their socks.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/3RJInmlSMYw1vsFL6Y3a_Xq_j-K5amPPpMg4lh5i8Nc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODRmZDlmMjk0MmFmNjgzYTQyODVhOTJkNDFkYzEzY2E1NzIwMGZiYjk4MzlhYmQzNjllMmRiOTUyM2EwZTUzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/84fd9f2942af683a4285a92d41dc13ca57200fbb9839abd369e2db9523a0e536.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Close-up' of a boy playing with toys source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Close-up of a boy playing with toys | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>6. The Countdown Trick\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>As any parent knows, transitioning a little one from playtime to pack-up time can be a recipe for meltdowns and resistance. But we\u2019ve got a secret that can make things easy for you.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>The secret lies in using a concrete, visual timeline that your child can easily understand. Rather than vague warnings like \u201cwe\u2019re leaving soon\u201d or the dreaded \u201ctwo more minutes,\u201d get specific with your countdowns.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4-3\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/bIZ92i4t2m-sQNxjlVU1szwAWonpjuLQwOZIN3SGrLA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2IzNDNhNzNiZGQ2MGUyZThjZmZlYTU5YTk5NTg2MzMxZjNkODljOTUyZDU4ZGYwOTljM2M1Nzk5ZjFiMzA2Ny5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTI4MA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/3b343a73bdd60e2e8cffea59a99586331f3d89c952d58df099c3c5799f1b3067.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman at the playground with her kid source: pexels width='\"1920\"' height='\"1280\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A woman at the playground with her kid | Source: Pexels\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>For example, you might say, \u201cOkay, let\u2019s see you go down the slide one more time. Six more slides and then it\u2019s time to go.\u201d\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>The key is to never use a number lower than five. Anything less is bound to be met with the classic \u201cjust one more!\u201d plea.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>By giving them a clear, quantifiable target, you\u2019re empowering your child to have a sense of control and closure over their play session. Moreover, six slides feel like a substantial number, giving them the satisfaction of getting their fill before reluctantly wrapping up.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ypFC7XANUG-3em_K-FDNaVLM77S30cjXMLQQ_RdU8Ss\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTdhZGVmNTdiNmQyMzEwMDg5YzE3NzQ3NzFhZTA4ZDMxOTc5MDIyOGNiNzhhZTJiYzZjMDlhYjNmYTU0NzgyNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTkyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTI4MA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/17adef57b6d2310089c1774771ae08d319790228cb78ae2bc6c09ab3fa547824.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Girls' on a slide source: pexels width='\"1920\"' height='\"1280\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Girls on a slide | Source: Pexels\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1-4\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>7. Consistency is Key\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>We\u2019ve all experienced that moment when our child pushes the boundaries, testing our resolve with a blatant disregard for the rules.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>At that point, it\u2019s quite tempting to issue a stern threat, hoping it\u2019ll nip the behavior in the bud. But the true test lies in our ability to follow through, 100% of the time.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>You see, kids are born boundary-pushers, constantly exploring the limits of what they can get away with. But as wise caretakers, we must remain steadfast in our approach.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/fxo0cSsS-VzeJwzZNHt49-XV5fWQ9lld15RJEBbJunM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDllZDRiZTc5MGRlNGY5YzQxNDIzZmExOTgzZTNjNzAxZjgyNTgyZDdlNDcwNTY1MjRjNGYxMDRiMTEyM2I1ZC5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTM0NCZoZWlnaHQ9ODk2.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/09ed4be790de4f9c41423fa1983e3c701f82582d7e47056524c4f104b1123b5d.png%5C%22" alt='\"Three' kids sitting together source: midjourney width='\"1344\"' height='\"896\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>Three kids sitting together | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>If you tell your little one, \u201cIf you throw sand again, we\u2019re leaving the beach,\u201d then you\u2019d better be prepared to pack up and head home, no matter how inconvenient it may be for you.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_2\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_02\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_2-5\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>The key is to ensure the consequences you impose don\u2019t impact you to the point where you\u2019re unwilling to actually follow through. A hard line to toe, for sure, but the payoff in terms of building trust and respect is immeasurable.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>8. Put It on the List\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/bbseZZKEW-UDPZpVVoVoxruNPcunMROa89YNc-kWsvU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYjQzOTc5YmE2MjdhYWMyNTU1ZmY0ODUxN2I2ZGQ4MDJhYjk1MGFiMDdiYzc1NTk3ZTg2ZDgzOTE5MDIzMzk1ZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU3NQ.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/b43979ba627aac2555ff48517b6dd802ab950ab07bc75597e86d83919023395e.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' girl writing something source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1575\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A girl writing something | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Picture this: you\u2019re out shopping with your kid when suddenly their eyes light up at the sight of the latest must-have toy or game. The pleading begins, and before you know it, you\u2019re in the throes of a full-blown negotiation. We\u2019ve got a hack to handle this tricky situation.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Next time your little one spots something they simply must have, calmly tell them to \u201cput it on the list.\u201d This brilliant strategy serves two purposes.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_3\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_03\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_3-6\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>First, it avoids the dreaded \u201cno\u201d that can so often lead to arguments and tears.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ErlD2sjCTLOyufoFocDcFYWUquAstrK8etWNmmm-7Bk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWIwMzg0NTZjNjcxMzgyMTRiYTZkNDM5M2RmM2E0YjRiODM0N2IxMDFjZGRmMjJjZDg4MGEyMTVhYzA3ZGYyZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/eb038456c67138214ba6d4393df3a4b4b8347b101cddf22cd880a215ac07df2f.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' girl with her hands on face source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A girl with her hands on her face | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Instead, you\u2019re redirecting their focus to a list, which is a tangible way for them to keep a track of their desires.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Second, this tactic plays right into the hands of the forgetful child. If they\u2019re the type to lose interest in their \u201cmust-have\u201d items as quickly as they discover them, chances are they\u2019ll completely forget about that toy by the time the next holiday rolls around.\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>This trick will definitely help you avoid arguments in the store.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>9. The Ear-Covering Lie Detector\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_4\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_04\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_4-7\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Tsu7GHzS2aQMkJkRv3D_UkdrtAPfdfC2LVNYGLeEpgQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZDE5NTZkZmViN2Q4OWM3YmRmYTI0OTE5ODJiNjJlMzNmYjRiODY0MTlmOTg5ZTNlMGViY2Q3OGM3MGIyYTllOS5wbmc_d2lkdGg9MTM0NCZoZWlnaHQ9ODk2.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/d1956dfeb7d89c7bdfa2491982b62e33fb4b86419f989e3e0ebcd78c70b2a9e9.png%5C%22" alt='\"A' girl covering her ears with hands source: midjourney width='\"1344\"' height='\"896\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A girl covering her ears with her hands | Source: Midjourney\n\n\n</p><div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Outsmarting a little one\u2019s sneaky tendencies can feel like a full-time job, but this ingenious hack puts the power back in your hands.\n\n</p><div>\n<div>\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>Simply tell your child that their ears turn red when they\u2019re telling a lie and watch in amazement as they instinctively cover their ears the moment the lies start flowing.\n\n</p><div>\n<h2 class='\"Hg\"'><strong class='\"Bg\"'>10. Lead by Example: The Sleepy Bedtime Hack\n\n<div>\n<p class='\"Dg\"'>When it comes to getting your little one down for the night, the secret may lie in your bedtime routine.\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"wi\"'>\n<div class='\"yi\"'>\n<div class='\"me\"'><picture><source srcset='\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/cRKOvlnJz8dWIKPlBafcKdoQZTSrc5Q3lC2Ua1T3xBQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODhlNzhmZDE4NjYyMjllYWNiYWI3ZDU3Yjg4ZTVmZDhkYmRkOTAxMDA5YzhkNjkwNTFmMzRiMmM4OGJhNGYzNS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg' type='\"image\/jpeg\"' sizes='\"(max-width:'></source><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"ie' zi src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/cdn.amomama.com%5C/88e78fd1866229eacbab7d57b88e5fd8dbdd901009c8d69051f34b2c88ba4f35.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"A' woman sleeping on the couch source: unsplash width='\"2400\"' height='\"1600\"'>\n\n<p class='\"vi\"' data-testid='\"image-source\"'>A woman sleeping on the couch | Source: Unsplash\n\n\n</p><div>\n<div class='\"adv\"'>\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' jf>\n<div class='\"jh\"'><span class='\"kh\"'>Advertisement\n<div class='\"Ad-Container' l uf>\n<div class='\"K\"' data-slot-type='\"1\"' data-position='\"in_article_1\"' data-code='\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_com_intext_01\"'>\n<div id='\"in_article_1-8\"' class='\"H\"'>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div>\n</div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></strong></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></picture></div></div></div></div></div></div></a></p></header>