25 Hilarious Cases Of "It Ain’t Stupid If It Works": Parenting Edition

These days, despite all of the parenting books and coaching sessions available, parenting is still a difficult job. From dealing with the kids' schoolwork and activities to cooking and cleaning the house, these tasks can overwhelm you and stress you out. Luckily, that's when parenting tips come to the rescue!
Unlike what you've read in manuals or learned in coaching sessions, the following tips are simple yet effective. "How so?" you might ask. Well, because they were invented by parents to make their lives easier. They used these hacks because they worked. Therefore, they want to share them with other parents all over the world.
So, after scouring the Internet, we've put together a list of 25 parenting hacks that will save you time and stress. Some of these are hilarious; some may even sound "stupid." But hey, they wouldn't be stupid if they worked! Without any further ado, let's scroll down and check them out!

1. Keep your toddler safe in the grocery cart seat (and prevent abductions) with a carabiner.

Source: 5_Frog_Margin

2. "They would all scream for food at once so the best thing I came up with was to do 3 bottles simultaneously"

Source: Wabbastang

3. My kids were always complaining about getting the heel of a bread loaf, so I started flipping it over and putting the end side down so they wouldn’t know.

Source: nday79

4. Swing string

Source: Reddit

5. Ap-parent life hack

Source: h0ld_my_beer

6. "Saw this recently, I'll have to try it"

Source: goodlyearth

7. And... no more car fighting

Source: Jake White

8. Keep your toddler busy by letting them paint the fence with water

Source: macshona

9. Bean-filled glove: for when you want your kids to feel loved, but you're too tired

Source: FreddyJackson69

10. "It's all fun and games until your kid has the strength of a man at 3 years old"

Source: Listerin35

11. When you can't find your stuff, just make a hunting game for your kid to help you

Source: ruby1508

12. Give them controllers that are not plugged in and play like this for hours

Source: somecallmemike

13. Make a chart on the prescription bottle to track when you give your kids their medicine

Source: babytree

14. Metal dad level 80

Source: Decestor

15. Works well with indoor lighting too

Source: justpuneet

16. Turning chores into fun games

Source: justrealmoms

17. You’re welcome parents!

Source: vanfullamidgets

18. Instead of waiting at the drive-through every day to buy hash browns for his daughter, this dad saves the wrappers and cooks frozen ones from ALDI before they leave:

Source: Bobbaman77

19. How to get your kid to take medicine

Source: tht1d00d

20. Hide your candies in a frozen beans bag

Source: Pinterest

21. Use a fan to inflate your children’s bed fort

Source: Pinterest

22. Is your child afraid of monsters? If so, then you need Monster Spray!!

Source: karacreates

23. Easy wrap hammock for your little one

Source: joyfulabode

24. Keep baby still during a photoshoot by being a prop

Source: Unknown

25. Turn any poke-able cup lid into a drip catcher

Source: justrealmoms

 
What was your favorite tip(s)? Do you have any advice for future parents?