We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a parent! The days are definitely long, and the years are astonishingly short. Some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share some #ParentHacks from local parents that can make being a mom or dad a little less stressful!
You are not alone! When it comes to raising kids, we all had certain no-no’s we forbid our kids from doing or simply having. The staff from Giggle Magazine has asked moms from our community what some of these items may be.
Here are their answers:
Slime!!
– MEGHAN HENEHAN
Slime here too- but also Babybel cheese. One of mine somehow ended up smashing that red wax all over their scalp- to the point that they required a buzz cut.
– JENN GARRETT
Rodents as pets. Or anything that resembles a rodent!
– HEATHER MONTES
Dora the Explorer. I just can’t.
– APRIL SIBISKI
Kinetic Sand
– LINDSAY MCKEOWN
Play-Doh. Can’t stand the smell.
– CARRIE GOODWIN
Barney! Uggghhhh!
So annoying and repetitive!
– MELISSA DISTEFANO
I’m about to ban beads!!!
– BRITTANY GALLMAN
Sharpie markers
– TAMI BLEIL
Sponge Bob
– STEPHANIE HUMPHREY
Hungry Hungry Hippo Too loud!!! Lol
– AMY HOGUE
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