Most parents want their children to be more self-sufficient. This means that your children wake up, brush their teeth, get dressed for school, and don’t mix up their left and right shoes – and the most important thing is that they do it all on their own, without assistance. Isn’t it a parent’s dream come true?
How not to get locked in
Use some Scotch tape if you want to prevent small children from accidentally locking themselves in a room or asking for your help whenever they need to open a closed door. Kids love to slam doors, don’t they?
How not to spill bubble solution
Every parent has encountered this issue at some point. On the one hand, your child is enthralled by the prospect of catching bubbles. On the other hand, he wants to grip the soapy liquid bottle and blow the bubbles himself. Do you think it’s a difficult assignment for one little guy? As a result, the spilled bubble solution makes the floor extremely slippery, and your youngster is irritated about the whole situation. Try this simple trick: use tape to secure the container to the chair. This way, your child will be able to play with his new stylish no-spill bubble tumbler.
How to prevent those ice cream stains
Ice cream won’t ruin your child’s clothes if you use a cupcake case as a popsicle drip-catcher.
How to hold a pen correctly
If you want your children to learn how to hold a pen or pencil correctly, try using a napkin: tell them that they have to hide it under their fourth and fifth fingers.
How to use the right amount of toilet paper
Colorful “stop” arrows will tell your kid how much paper they need.
How to get them to brush their teeth for two minutes
It’s difficult for children, and sometimes even for grown-ups, to know if they’ve spent enough time brushing their teeth. An hourglass, set for 2-3 minutes, is a perfect solution for you and your child. Another smart idea is to find a children’s song that lasts for at least 2 minutes and turn it on every time your kid brushes their teeth.
How to tell which shoe goes on which foot
Kids often have trouble telling left from right, and so they mix up their shoes. Just place half a sticker in each shoe. Your little one can match up the sticker and get their shoes on the correct feet.
How not to mix up the keys
If you trust your child with the keys, try this trick. Paint them in different colors, and your kid will easily memorize which key opens which door.
How to turn housework into a fun game
Your child will gladly do the sweeping if you turn the whole process into a game. Use some colorful Scotch tape to make a square on the floor, and tell him that his special mission is to score a goal.
