Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

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If you need to slow your kids down, this is a fun and cheap way to get the full secret-spy experience. Cover a room or hallway in a string, taped to walls, and strung through railings. Have your kids try their best to get from one end to another without touching the string. It'll be nearly impossible, but a lot of fun to watch. Plus, they might just find a passion for yoga.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.