Parent Hacks

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How to tighten pants without sewing

in: Getting Dressed, Popular

How to tighten pants without sewing

Parents’ no-sew hacks for tightening the waistband on kids pants. No more droopy drawers!

Dry wet shoes in front of the refrigerator vent

in: Featured, Getting Dressed

Dry wet shoes in front of the refrigerator vent

WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT? Oh yeah, that’s what’s so great about Parent Hacks…someone else already did!

Remove clothing tags with a seam ripper

in: Getting Dressed

Remove clothing tags with a seam ripper

Hannah’s thoughtful hack for those of us who aren’t familiar with sewing paraphernalia.

Kids hang their own coats with the help of stick-on hooks

in: Getting Dressed

Kids hang their own coats with the help of stick-on hooks

Michelle’s hack illustrates how simple home tweaks can make a big difference to your kid’s independence.

Clothing-shaped drawer labels show kids where to put away their clothes

in: Getting Dressed

Clothing-shaped drawer labels show kids where to put away their clothes

Susan’s brilliant labeling brainstorm helps her kids get their laundry put away.

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About the Author

Asha Dornfest is an author, optimist, and mom of two. She started the Parent Hacks blog in 2005, and turned it into a book in 2016. More about Asha »

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