Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Clean-Up Crew

Picture this: you walk downstairs and find your basement floor covered in dangerous toy cars, ready for you to slip on. Little kids are terrible at cleaning up their toys, but when it comes to ones with wheels, all precautions should be taken. By filling a wooden crate with empty toilet paper rolls and some clever craftsmanship, you can make parking those cars the best part of playtime.

The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.