An Ignoble Experiment: [Parent Hacks] 3 new posts in Parent Hacks

2010/02/02

[Parent Hacks] 3 new posts in Parent Hacks

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links for 2010-02-02

Toddler Keyboard: Script for "locking" keyboard keys

I just ran into this hack that came to me soooo long ago -- brilliant application by a dad who just wanted to make computer games less frustrating for his little ones. At AutoHotkey. A very belated thank you, Bob!
Make Your Own Valentines (For Cheap!) :: Heavenly Homemakers

Easy, cute, fun. Thanks as always, Laura!

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Never throw it away: bubble wrap

Polly reminds us about kids' never-ending fascination with bubble wrap:

Keep kids busy and occupied with bubble wrap. Most kids can't resist popping all those bubbles. It's great to bring with you when traveling in the car or sitting in the doctor's office and easy to carry in your purse or diaper bag. Don't let them know you have it and wait to pull it out when they are getting restless. Just be sure they are old enough to know not to put it in their mouths. My kids love it.

For us, rubber bands are a constant source of inspiration. What household items do you consider worthy of the "never throw away" title?

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Cut your toddler's nails while he's "playing" with the computer

Another distraction-while-grooming tip! From Stephanie:

Cutting nails has ALWAYS been a struggle with my son (now 2). He absolutely hated it and I was always afraid of cutting him since he was squirming so much until I found...THE COMPUTER (insert any favored hands-free distraction here. -- Ed.). I go to the Sesame Street website and let him bang on the keyboard. Meanwhile, he doesn't realize he's even getting his nails cut. It worked so well he now asks if he can go "Cut your nails?"