A drinking straw trick that reduces beverage spills in the car
Martha's road trip tip may save your car upholstery from soda pop disaster.
6+ Years
Your baby's growing up! As the school years get underway, your kids enter a new phase of independence and learning.
Here, you'll find hacks relevant to your older child, including:
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
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14 March 2012
17 February 2012
How to get a child to stop nailbiting? Talk amongst yourselves.
Parenthackers share tips for getting a child to stop nailbiting.
13 February 2012
Valentine hearts letter match game
Marie of Make and Takes came up with a sweet way to encourage kids to "love" the alphabet.
10 February 2012
Amazon deal: Michley Lil' Sew & Sew Sewing Machine 43% off
The Lil' Sew & Sew isn't specifically made for kids, but the small scale, simple design and portability make it look like an ideal first sewing machine for a child. At this price, it's worth a try. Discount good until 2/25/12 unless they run out sooner.
09 February 2012
Printable Valentine cards for "smarties"
A cute, free, printable Valentine card + a classic (retro, even!) candy. SWEET.
08 February 2012
Printable Valentine cards: Robot Hearts
Look at these adorable classroom valentines Christy made! Not only did she point to them from the Parent Hacks Facebook page, she's invited anyone to print, cut and distribute at will.
03 February 2012
Make a heart stamp out of a toilet paper roll
That's a TOILET PAPER ROLL. With paint on it! I've seen this before but now I'm impressed all over again.
25 January 2012
New favorite craft material: polymer clay
Polymer clay (such as Sculpey and Fimo) has everything going for it: it's inexpensive, widely-available, versatile, long-lasting, easy to use, easy to clean up, and open to endless interpretation.
23 January 2012
Perfect first baking project: Blondies
I stumbled onto a recipe for Mark Bittman's Blondies over the weekend, and I hereby dub it The Perfect Recipe for a New Baker.
20 January 2012
DIY science experiment table
Most of us relish the idea of a little mad science with the kids, but then we run into the reality of gathering the materials and finding the space to work. Undaunted (and motivated by her daughter's love of science), Michelle set out to solve this problem.
17 January 2012
New kids' app review site: A Matter of App
Smartphones are the new handheld gaming device for many kids, especially preschoolers. The trick is to wade through all of the app offerings, which is why the new app review site, A Matter of App, is such a welcome addition to the blogosphere.
09 January 2012
Delegate after-meal cleanup with a homemade "Clean/Dirty" dishwasher sign
All you need is an index card and a fridge magnet to make your own version of one of those "clean/dirty" dishwasher indicators.
15 December 2011
Cut toast with a gingerbread cutter for a quick, festive snack
Anne's daughter turned making gingerbread men into something easy enough to do every day.
13 December 2011
12 December 2011
Make paper snowflakes out of coffee filters
Any way you can get kids involved in holiday decorating...do it. Here's an easy paper snowflake hack from Kirsten.
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