Parenting is an art – an imperfect business, learned on the job. And you need to learn the hacks and tricks fast.

Kids are fast thinkers and unlooked-for. Often, they come up with plans and executions that involve some sort of disaster. So, being a parent you need to be one step ahead of them – always.

Being parents we always need to have our own set of creative plans in place so that things remain in order, or at least semi functional.

Here are some creative hack you’re going to love.

1) This can keep your kid busy for a while so that you get enough time to get something done.

Day 2: Colour (crafty fun with pipe cleaners) #photoadayapril

A post shared by Matthew McGarity (@mcgaritydotme) on Apr 3, 2012 at 5:26am PDT

2) This is truly genius to maintain your peace

Desperate times! #ParentHacks

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3) Now this is funny, yet alarming!

LOL, this is soooooo funny and had to share it! Hope you like it. #minions #laughs #parents #parenthacks #charger

A post shared by Linda Torres (@torresls) on Jan 29, 2017 at 6:56pm PST

4) Watermelons can sometimes act as the savior!

Sweetest idea for eating watermelon!!🍉 Cut it long ways then in little squares so you come out with little sticks like this that makes it so easy to eat especially with little tikes!! #momhacks #parenthacks

A post shared by C A S E Y B E G L E Y (@begley_fitness) on May 30, 2016 at 5:02am PDT

5) Seriously, hours worth of distraction.

Cardboard box = makeshift playpen and hours worth of distraction. Thanks #webergrill 👍 ps. The bbq is actually awesome as well 🍖 . . . #instababy #babygirl #toddler #kidsplay #chubbybaby #babyfashion #crayola #kidstoys #parenthacks #parenting

A post shared by Frankie (@frankiewinter.t) on Dec 12, 2016 at 2:56am PST

6) This is great until you lose the key.

Stumbled on this gem today on #facebook. Very clever #parenthacks #safeparenting #qualitytime #picoftheday #photooftheday

A post shared by Quality Time App (@lovequalitytime) on Apr 13, 2016 at 11:10pm PDT

7) Drip catcher for summer popsicles

Keep fingers sticky free with this fancy ice lolly accessory (cupcake wrapper) #ParentHacks

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8) For the over-creative child and to save the walls

Parenting is never an easy job, but sometimes you can make it a little easier with fun activities! #ParentHacks

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9) Keep the chocolates safe. Level: Parent

Too funny!!!!! 😄😄😄😂😂😂 #comedy #funny #parenthacks #mommyproblems #momlife #gottatrythis #mommyblogger

A post shared by Latoia💋💎😏 (@lifeofmines__) on Jun 9, 2016 at 10:54am PDT

10) To well accommodate

I’ve noticed a flood of new followers this last week…I’m guessing because the PARENT HACKS book was a holiday gift for many of you! However you’ve found your way here, WELCOME. I’m @ashadornfest, and I’ve been passing along parents’ clever shortcuts since 2005 — originally, via my blog, and now, via Instagram and Facebook. (I tell the full Parent Hacks backstory in the book’s introduction.) If there’s anything eleven years of this has taught me, it’s that parental ingenuity is never-ending. As long as new babies are born, there are new #parenthacks to discover and share. What better parent hack to share today than the tip that appears on the book cover? @ashleyannrupp found that a laundry basket in the bathtub helps her son stay upright, and keeps the toys within reach. Adorable. I hope you find something delightful or sanity-saving here. And please share YOUR OWN parent hacks by tagging your photos with #parenthacks! I always ask permission before reposting photos, and repost with credit. I’m so glad you’re here.

A post shared by Parent Hacks (@parenthacks) on Dec 28, 2016 at 11:22am PST

11) Make it less painful

This is the single most GENIUS #parentinghack you’ve never heard of! Tape over the speakers on your kids’ toys to lower the volume. It makes shrill sounds so much more tolerable!

A post shared by Momming On Purpose (@mommingonpurpose) on Dec 11, 2016 at 7:22pm PST

Did you enjoy the tricks? Do you have any to share with us?