Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Letter Learning

For most little kids, learning how to read and write is a monumental task, and it can take a lot of time and effort. Help your child get over the hurdle of letters with this clever and easy way to practice. Fill a box with sand and make them some letter flashcards. When they've correctly drawn the letter, they can erase by shaking the box around. What a fun take on learning.

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Even if a ceiling fan is perfectly balanced, the breeze from the fan can cause the pull chain to smack up against the light fixture. Solve this annoying noises problem by removing the chain and sliding a 1/4-in. plastic tube over it.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.