Parent Hacks

How to more comfortably carry a diaper bag AND baby carrier at the same time

Not only did Karen come up with a great hack, she sent in this AWESOME photo illustration to go along with it! (Thank you, Karen -- it really helps.)

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Six life skills your kids can learn this summer

It's summer, and the livin' may be easy, but that doesn't mean it has to be lazy.

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Knock off cleaning tasks in the time it takes to reheat your food

Sometimes the business of blogging dovetails perfectly with the business of life, and this is just such an occasion. My advertising partner, Federated Media, contacted me about participating in a Pine-Sol-sponsored conversation about household tips. Just that morning I stumbled onto this tip and was planning to write it up. I love it when that happens.

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Press’n Seal Art Bib

I love it when Parenthackers pass along great hacks posted elsewhere on the Web!

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Soft, colorful alternative to a star chart: the warm fuzzy jar

After reading our recent discussion about upgrading a marble jar with rocks, Melissa sent this adorable account of her family's warm fuzzy jar.

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Binder clip + grosgrain ribbon = sturdy pacifier tether

Hannah had her first baby two months ago and already has a great hack for a pacifier holder!

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How to effectively work at home during the summer? Talk amongst yourselves.

Emma asked a timely question via Twitter: Hey Asha, might some of your followers have ideas for how to work effectively from home during summer w/a 6YO around the house?

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Cloth diaper liners make great overnight nursing pads

Hannah, long-time Parent Hacks reader and new mom, discovered a robust alternative to standard nursing pads.

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Proud to join the #ONEMoms Advisory Council

Last year, I was one of several community partners that shared the story of ONEMoms -- a remarkable collaboration between ten social media moms and the advocacy organization ONE. ONE brought this group to Kenya to educate them about the incredible work going on to support local entrepreneurs, slow the...

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How to care of yourself this summer

Would love to talk further about self-care -- the whys, whats, and hows.

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TV/video game timer for limiting screen time? Talk amongst yourselves.

On Facebook, Karen asks for your input on tools for controlling screen time.

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