A CLEVER mum has shared the parenting hack that actually gives her peace and quiet.
Kayla Holly, a single mum from the UK, took to social media to share her hack with others.
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She revealed it was the best way to ‘play’ with your kids and keep them entertained all while getting a well-deserved break.
In the clip, Kayla sat on her bed as she said: “Today’s life hack.
“Play hotels with your kid, have them check you into your room, say you’ve had a long day traveling so you’d like to chill out and then call them on their iPad and order some snacks for room service.”
As Kayla waited patiently on her bed, her daughter was downstairs getting a tray and a chocolate bar to bring to her mum.
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She told her daughter: “You’re gonna get a big tip at the end of my stay.”
Trying not to laugh, Kayla opened up her chocolate bar and was able to get some rest.
“POV: You’re the hotel guest & your kid is the concierge,” she added.
“Wonderful life hack unlocked.”
The clip soon went viral on her TikTok account @kaylaholly4089 with over 83k views and 5,500 likes.
Plenty of parents took to the comments hailing the mum as a genius.
While many wanted to try it out for themselves, others shared their go-to hacks to get some me time.
One person wrote: “Great idea!!! We used to play hide n seek. Send our daughter to hide and after 20 mins of peace and quiet just loudly shout that we give up and can’t find her, but getting snacks brought is a completely different level!”
Another commented: “Genius!”
“I put myself in timeout on the stairs, I had to sit there for 28 minutes because that’s how old I was,” penned a third.
More parenting hacks
IF you want to make your life easier as a first-time mum, here’s nine hacks you won’t want to miss.
1. Routine Charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them engaging for younger children.
2. Meal Planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal prep to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy Rotation
Keep a portion of toys stored away and rotate them periodically. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY Cleaning Solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions using vinegar and baking soda. It’s effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Time-Out Jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions run high, children can pick an activity to help them settle down.
6. Educational Apps
Utilise educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for ones that offer interactive learning in subjects your child is interested in.
7. Command Centre
Set up a family command centre with a calendar, key hooks, and a bulletin board. It helps keep everyone organised and aware of daily schedules.
8. Emergency Kit
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies, and a change of clothes. It’s a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label Everything
Use labels for clothes, school supplies, and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Well now I know a good weekend activity.”
“Omg I love that. Wish I’d thought of it when my kids were little,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Great idea, will definitely be doing this.”
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