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Know This: Things That Can Make Life Easier

Know This: Things that can make your life easier

Here a list of a few things that might make your lives a little easier.

Anything that can take a little stress out of our lives or our family’s lives is worth sharing.
I hope you agree, and if you have any suggestions for things that have helped you let us know in the comments below.

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Know this: A better way to collect urine

An easier way to collect urine samples for females in doctor’s offices.

Here is a video demonstration [1] showing how to use a nun’s hat.

Nun’s Cap: https://amzn.to/2t31qlY [2] (affiliate link)

14 Stroller Hacks Parents Need to Know

14 creative tips to make strollers more functional, secure, and easier to operate, as well as more efficient for those times that you have to multi-task while using one.

How to use your cell phone to save time and reduce stress

I am sharing a solution that has significantly reduced my stress when it comes to getting documents scanned, into my computer, and emailed…quickly!

TurboScan Pro: PDF Scanner: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/turboscan-pro-pdf-scanner/id342548956?mt=8   [3]

(affiliate link)

How to Stir Natural Peanut Butter HACK

Here’s a quick tip to get that peanut butter mixture that is so hard to stir.

Use a dough hook with your hand mixer. Dough Hook: https://amzn.to/2PS9qwP [4] (affiliate)

 

Related: 6 Lunch Box Hacks; Save Time And Effort [5]

 

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School Homework Hacks

I think one of the biggest challenges, at least for my children, was figuring out the specifics related to homework. Should it be done right after school? After dinner? It really depends on the child and their individual needs. I think it is important to start thinking about all this a month or so before school starts. This way you have time to talk about it with your child, make necessary charts or schedules and avoid the extra stress that could come as a result of not planning ahead.

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https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/back-to-school-homework-hacks/

 

{Hacks for Stress Free} Cookie Decorating with Kids

I used to love to make cookies with my family; it was a tradition in our house growing up. I USED to think it was fun and I enjoyed it, BUT life became hectic as a MOM and I just stopped it!! I hated the mess and I never seemed to have enough time or energy in my day for all of the steps it took to do it. Now that I am (slightly) older (haha), I realized that it can be fun and enjoyable once again with these simple “hacks”. I wanted to share these you all of you, as well.

Read More [7]

https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/hacks-for-stress-free-cookie-decorating-with-kids/

 

Related: Simple Cookie Icing (Squeeze Bottle) Plus 4 “Hacks to Help!” [8]

 

DIY Homework Folder {Tip 10 of 31}

A DIY homework folder that helps keep school work organized!

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Good Record Keeping is a Must! Tips on Organizing your Medical Records

As parents of children with special needs, we make frequent visits to various doctors and service providers. To help our children to be successful and to eliminate additional stress in our life, good record keeping is a must.

Read More [11]

https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/good-record-keeping-is-a-must-tips-on-organizing-your-medical-records/

 

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