Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Monster Spray

If you have a little kid who is afraid of the dark, here's an easy way to get the fast asleep in no time. Simply decorate a little bottle of air freshener with pictures of monsters and creepy creatures. Tell them that it's "monster spray" to keep the nighttime terrors at bay. They will be able to get some shut-eye and you won't have to worry about any potential nightmares.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.