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Parenting Hacks for Rangling Toddlers to Moody Teens

Lower your standards and embrace simplicity in parenting. Consider unconventional solutions like dressing a baby in a onesie overnight. Use competition to motivate children, such as timing their speed while getting dressed. Acknowledge and give yourself permission to be a 'ship parent' if it helps maintain your sanity. Use water, like a bath or a 'feelings bath,' to change a child's mood. Simplify laundry by labeling drawers for different types of clothing. Find creative and nutritious solutions, like making banana smoothie popsicles. Engage children with activities like eating pistachios, taking 'fun' showers, or allowing fidget toys at school. Pause and reflect to understand what your child may be going through. Build a warm and safe base of friendship with your teenagers, allowing them to open up to you. Simplify and cut back on extracurricular activities to reduce stress. Welcome your teen's friends into your home and have meaningful conversations during car rides. Choose kindness over punishment, as it helps children feel loved and connected.