Parent Hacks
Let's talk Parent Hacks!
In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha share their favorite parent hacks that have made their lives easier as parents. They discuss tips for making the baby's crib easier to clean, using a splash mat under the highchair, using a pacifier to give medicine, freezing breast milk flat, and rotating boxes of toys. They also talk about creative ideas like using animal stickers to help kids put on their shoes, creating a shirt with handprints for each grade, and having a snack bag with individual portions in the car. They share various parenting hacks and tips for making life with kids easier. Some of the hacks include having individual portioned snacks in the car, using a telescoping back scratcher to retrieve dropped toys, keeping a plastic tote or bin in the car for muddy shoes, carrying wet wipes everywhere, having a change of clothes for the entire family in the car, using a car potty for toddlers, using sticky table placemats to reduce mess, and using a fishing lure box or a spinner plate for snacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding what works best for each family and not being judgmental about different parenting choices.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
In this episode, Ciarra and Samantha share their favorite parent hacks that have made their lives easier as parents. They discuss tips for making the baby's crib easier to clean, using a splash mat under the highchair, using a pacifier to give medicine, freezing breast milk flat, and rotating boxes of toys. They also talk about creative ideas like using animal stickers to help kids put on their shoes, creating a shirt with handprints for each grade, and having a snack bag with individual portions in the car. They share various parenting hacks and tips for making life with kids easier. Some of the hacks include having individual portioned snacks in the car, using a telescoping back scratcher to retrieve dropped toys, keeping a plastic tote or bin in the car for muddy shoes, carrying wet wipes everywhere, having a change of clothes for the entire family in the car, using a car potty for toddlers, using sticky table placemats to reduce mess, and using a fishing lure box or a spinner plate for snacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of finding what works best for each family and not being judgmental about different parenting choices.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you'd like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you'd like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!
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Email: BirthBabyPodcast@gmail.com
Website: https://birthbabypodcast.transistor.fm/
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Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
- (00:00) - Introduction and Disclaimer
- (01:03) - Parent Hacks Introduction
- (01:31) - Making the Baby's Crib Easier to Clean
- (04:13) - Using a Splash Mat for Easy Cleanup
- (06:34) - Giving Medicine with a Pacifier
- (08:01) - Freezing Breast Milk Flat for Space and Organization
- (10:23) - Rotating Boxes of Toys for Engagement and Organization
- (16:24) - Helping Kids Put on Shoes with Animal Stickers
- (18:18) - Creating a Shirt with Handprints for Each Grade
- (21:04) - Having a Snack Bag for Car Rides
- (21:31) - Snack Hacks and Car Organization
- (24:19) - Retrieving Dropped Toys with a Telescoping Back Scratcher
- (25:45) - Keeping Shoes Clean with a Plastic Tote or Bin
- (27:34) - The Importance of Wet Wipes
- (28:51) - Always Have a Change of Clothes in the Car
- (31:32) - The Convenience of a Car Potty
- (37:07) - Reducing Mess with Sticky Table Placemats
- (39:08) - A Variety of Snacks with a Fishing Lure Box or Spinner Plate
- (41:00) - Finding What Works Best for Your Family
- (41:54) - Don't Judge, Prioritize Convenience and Sanity
