When it comes to parenting, there’s always something new to learn. We make mistakes and we learn from them. Sometimes these new things we learn come in the form of parenting hacks: tips, tricks or short-cuts that enable parents to do more with less time and effort.
While no one knows what it’s like to raise a child better than the parent him/herself, sometimes these hacks can really come in handy. The following are some of the best hacks that have been proven effective by other parents.
Read on!
1. Take your kids to a chiropractor for children
According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractors are doctors of chiropractic who use a hands-on approach to address issues of the musculoskeletal system. They offer adjustments for adults, infants, and children in order to improve their musculoskeletal system.
A chiropractor for children is specially trained in addressing the specific needs of your kids. They may often focus on certain areas such as sports injuries. As some chiropractic approaches and strategies provide relief, your kids will love you for this!
2. Listen to a family podcast together
A family podcast is a podcast specifically made by a family unit and can be personalised to the needs of specific members. These podcasts often address topics like education, parenting, money management and other topics that are relevant to families.
It is important to note that these podcasts are not just for families but also for people who want an insight into how a family operates.
3. Make a simple meal plan by following a pattern
A meal plan routine is a way to structure your family’s meals and diet so that you can stick with it. Think of it as a long-term plan, not the kind that forces you to eat things you don’t like.
It’s helpful because we all have days when we’re hungry and think, “What should we eat?” There are too many choices out there! If you have enough protein or carbs for the day planned out, it’ll be easier to stay on track.
You can have taco Tuesdays, salad Wednesdays, and fried chicken Thursdays.
4. Do away with presents and put your money instead on family memberships
A family membership can be at your local theatre or a zoo.
For example, a family membership at your local zoo is a great way for you and your family to explore. Not only does it give you access to many of the exhibits, but it also usually entitles you to discounts at the zoo gift shop and concessions stand. In addition, some zoos offer camps for kids during school vacation periods so that they can continue exploring.
The membership card is usually pretty small, so it’s easy for small hands to carry around in their pockets or purses. The card often has pictures of animals on one side and information about the zoo on the other side.
Here is an example of a zoo family membership plan you can check out from Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
5. Use paper plates for breakfast!
It is always great to have a big breakfast in the morning with your kids. The only problem is that you often don’t know what to do with all the plates that are left over from your meal. There are a lot of good reasons to use paper plates for breakfast, one of which is that they make cleaning up much quicker and easier.
Paper plates make for a great alternative to typical dinnerware (at least, for breakfast when you’re in a rush to bring your kids to school) because they are more versatile and durable than traditional dinnerware.
They can handle hot food without melting or cracking like dishes can, and you can even reuse them for several meals if need be!
Wrap up
Parenting hacks are tricks that parents use to make their lives easier. They are usually best practices that have been passed down from one generation to the next or they are inventions created by parents.
These are just some of the parenting hacks you can use. However, you will certainly encounter more in the future! See which ones work best for you and your family!
