Most of parenting is learn-as-you-go, but there are some things every mom should know. Read on for some hilarious tips from our Facebook fans that will make your life as a parent a little bit easier.
- How to turn off the water main at the street
- How to dispose of the dead rodents your dogs bring up to the patio before your toddler sees them
- That you can’t be “super mom” all the time
- How to unclog the toilet when toys have been flushed (or a whole roll of toilet paper, for that matter)
- How to get your kids to eat veggies
- How to check the oil and coolant in the car, and change out the wipers and serpentine belt
- That this too shall pass…screaming, colic, only eating chicken nuggets
- How to tell if your child is really too sick to go to school or if he is fakin’ it!
- How to say No when other parents say Yes.
- That you should NEVER smell your little boys finger if he asks you to!
- How to take a deep breath before you deal with those teenage boy grades
- How to change a flat tire…rain or shine
- How to get a small object out if your child’s nose
- How to reset a fuse
- How to find a bathroom in a hurry (Because your child has to go — now!)
- How to feed a baby bottle and apply make up at same time. (Sweet babies don’t wait for you to get ready)
- How to get to your son’s poop on the floor before the dog eats it. (Oh the joys of potty training!)
- How to laugh about the small stuff (Such as eggs in your bed because your daughter said eggs are for cracking)
- How to clean up throw-up
- How to pick your battles. If you over-react, think about her locking her baby sister or brother outside… It could always be worse!
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