Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Medical Miracles

Getting kids to sit down and take their medicine is no simple task. Usually, you can expect kids to throw a fit and refuse the liquid. However, this mom had an idea to get past all of that complaining. She let the little boy think he was drinking out of a Pepsi can, but he was really sipping the medicine. He might not have noticed the difference, but he sure feels better.

The More You Know

An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
Stow bulky items overhead by cementing together a simple rack from 2" PVC pipes and fittings. Bolt the straight pipe to the ceiling joists to support heavy loads, and screw the angled pieces from the 'wye' connectors into the cross brace to stabilize the whole rack.
When you're working on the roof, wrap rubber bands around tools to help them stay put. The rubber will grip on roofs with up to a 6/12 slope.
Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.