Parent Hacks

8 easy rituals to add meaning to every day

My new post at The Accidental Expert shares ideas for simple things you can do to insert a pause for reflection and appreciation in your family's busy days.

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Add a mostly-spillproof lid to any cup with Glad Press'n Seal wrap

When Donna saw the Press'n Seal Art Bib, she sent a great hack for making quick, temporary cup lids.

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Big news: Minimalist Parenting now available for pre-order!

It's been over a year since Christine and I put our heads and hands together and set off on the challenge of writing a book. I am so excited to share with you that MINIMALIST PARENTING is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite local...

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Minimalist Parenting book trailer [VIDEO]

Thanks to the generous help of several talented photographers, one video editing genius and some royalty-free music, we ended up with a book trailer that went beyond what we ever hoped for.

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Keeping board games organized? Talk amongst yourselves.

Let's give Tracy a hand...please share your tips for keeping board games organized!

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Simple casserole hack doubles your dinners

I employ this hack whenever I make lasagna, enchiladas or some other casserole-type dinner.

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Amazon Gold Box deal: Soft Heat Warming Mattress Pad 32% off

At Amazon: Soft Heat 233 Thread-Count Low-Voltage Electric Heated Mattress Pad Let me tell you a little story about a very special mattress pad. A couple years ago, I poked fun at my mom for owning a heated mattress pad. She was saying something about "preheating her bed" and I...

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Soft bath toys as drool absorbers

Have you got a drooler? A gusher? A saliva factory? When my son was a baby his mouth was like a tap you could never fully turn off. But Steffie's discovered a solution (or, at least, a handy plug).

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The one mental shift that will help you keep your New Year’s resolutions

"I’ve made a shift in my thinking about my hopes and plans for the future. This one mental shift has completely changed the way I think about solving problems and improving my life."

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Help me chart the course for Parent Hacks in 2013: What do you need help with?

Tell me: what do you need help with this year?

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