Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Letter Learning

For most little kids, learning how to read and write is a monumental task, and it can take a lot of time and effort. Help your child get over the hurdle of letters with this clever and easy way to practice. Fill a box with sand and make them some letter flashcards. When they've correctly drawn the letter, they can erase by shaking the box around. What a fun take on learning.

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The More You Know

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  • Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Next time you open a bottle of wine, save the cork! You can use a slice of synthetic cork to brace a wobbly table leg. Just mark the amount of cork needed, slice it off with a utility knife and glue it in place.
  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
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