9 Ingenious Parenting Tricks To Make Your Life Easier

Here are some of the best hacks that we think every parent needs to know. You’ll be amazed at how simple they are and at how effectively they work!

Vinyl shower curtain = massive dry erase board. GENIUS. #ParentHacks : @_mrs_smith #art #toddlers #preschoolers

A photo posted by Parent Hacks (@parenthacks) on Apr 2, 2016 at 11:18am PDT

Rule #1 for parents of toddlers: NEVER throw away a big box. #parenthacks : @vikkimchugh #toddlers #boxes #whateverworks

A photo posted by Parent Hacks (@parenthacks) on Feb 17, 2016 at 4:16pm PST

Great idea, way less costly than outlet covers #MomHacks

A photo posted by @mommy_1.0.1 on Jun 20, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

Sweetest idea for eating watermelon!!🍉 Cut it long ways then in little squares so you come out with little sticks like this that makes it so easy to eat especially with little tikes!! #momhacks #parenthacks

A photo posted by C A S E Y B E G L E Y (@begley_fitness) on May 30, 2016 at 5:02am PDT

We are so excited that summertime is officially here! But along with summer fun comes summer heat. This is one of our favorite ways to stay cool on those hot summer afternoons. 😊 #geniusidea #summertimefun #staycool

A photo posted by Tips 4 Moms, Rachel Miller (@1crazyhousetips) on Jun 5, 2016 at 3:02pm PDT

Use a paper bowl to catch popsicle drips! I’ve seen this hack done with a cupcake liner, but a bowl looks studier. #parenthacks 📷: via @yourstrulyc8 #Popsicles #summer #kids

A photo posted by Parent Hacks (@parenthacks) on May 22, 2016 at 7:29am PDT

Keep your toddler busy by letting him “paint” the fence with water. Especially effective on a warm day when the fence dries quickly. #parenthacks 📷: via @macshona What are your favorite ways to keep your littles occupied in the back yard? #summer #toddlers #waterplay #outdoorplay

A photo posted by Parent Hacks (@parenthacks) on May 17, 2016 at 12:09pm PDT

In case you didn’t catch it this week, check out the blog for 21 FREE activities you can do with the kids this summer! We’ve including everything from art projects, to science to day trips to keep you and the littles busy. This potato stamping is just one example of a fun project you can to with supplies you have right at home. What other things would you add to the list on the blog? Link in bio. . . . . . #theeverydaymomlife #momlife #mom #mommy #mommylife #momblogger #momblog #mommyblogger #mommyblog #mombloggers #mommybloggers #genius #mommytips #momhacks #summer #kids #kidapproved #instamom #instakids #art #science #adventure #momsofinstagram #free #abmathome #fun #chicagomom

A photo posted by Mom Blogger 💕 Rachel (@theeverydaymomlife) on Jun 3, 2016 at 8:57am PDT