Mom Hacks - 5 Time Saving Tips For Every Kid

The parenting manual certainly has a complete chapter solely on time management. Yes, it may also be marked by some coffee stains and scribbles. From managing school runs, sports practices, meal times, and countless ‘Mom, please help me with this!’ moments, time has ought to become an essential aspect.

Read below this interesting article to find out some really cool time-saving mom hacks to help you catch a breeze amidst a day of chaos and a lot more stress.

Remember the moment when your child cries, 'Mom, I can't find my socks’ just when the school bus is about to arrive? The struggle is real! But it is 100 percent avoidable.

Prepping outfits the night before (down to socks, shoes, and every little thing) can actually be the game changer and day saver.

According to a study, Americans spend an average of 16 minutes each morning deciding what to wear. So what if, with just a little preparation, all your little ones would need to do is grab and go!

What’s for dinner?

While this may seem the most innocent question, it certainly is not! Just when, after a 20-minute brainstorming question, you finally decide what to make for dinner, your child says, ‘No! Mom, I don’t like this.’

This is where meal planning comes in. Meal planning can save you from last-minute stress. In fact, according to the Journal of Family Medicine, meal planning helps reduce food waste by up to 25%.

This is probably your sign to block out time once a week to plan meals, create a shopping list, and get what you can well ahead.

Make sure you get your kids involved in the prep. This is because they will less likely be complaining about the meals if they’ve had a hand in making them.

Backpacks on the floor and shoes scattered across the hall are not uncommon in any Indian home. The "drop zone" is your answer to this daily disaster. It’s time to set up a space just near the entrance to keep all the daily essentials—backpacks, shoes, keys, and whatever else your child tends to misplace.

Not only does this save time hunting down lost items, but it also gives your kids some responsibility. 

It’s time to make timers your best friends. There’s something about a ticking clock that motivates even the most reluctant kid. Whether you want your child to finish their homework, clean up their toys, or get dressed quickly, entering timers is the perfect solution. Moreover, several studies have proven that setting a countdown encourages task completion by giving kids a sense of urgency.

Why not try turning it into a game by provoking your kids by asking, ‘Can you beat the timer?’

Getting kids to bed can sometimes feel like a hostage. However, a solid routine can be the magic by saving you time and minimizing the nightly back-and-forth. In fact, children with consistent bedtime routines fall asleep faster and get better quality sleep.

Just keep it simple with three steps—bath, brush, and book routine—to help your child stay on track.

No hack will magically give you 25 hours in a day. But with proper organization and a few hacks, you can get some of your precious moments that you would have wasted otherwise. From planning outfits the night before or using timers to keep things moving, every little effort can make a big difference.