Being a parent is no easy task. For most moms and dads, surviving the day with no major injuries and no poop problems counts as a success. Sometimes you just have to get creative. Sometimes your creativity leads you to solutions that are absolutely genius. And those are the times that you level up in parenting.
We’ve gathered together a list of the parents who have not just found ways to be creative but have leveled up the art of using what you’ve got. These are parents who will never let simple problems like “I clearly don’t have the right tool for this job,” stop them. These are the heroes among us.
So if you’re ready to be inspired to take your parenting up a notch, keep on reading. Your idea of parenting will never be the same when you’ve seen how brilliant a mom can be. Let’s get inspired.
Everyone knows that being a parent is tough.
I think all we have to say is “poop smearing” and you get the picture.
If poop isn’t enough of a challenge, sometimes kids like to create mini-death traps.
Ah yes, Legos on the stairs. A classic way to go.
But parents are some resourceful folks.
And no matter what kinds of challenges their kids throw, they roll with the punches.
And every time we think that moms can’t step up and find a solution?
Well they show us how powerful they are.
So let’s take a look at some amazing mom solutions shall we?
Prepare to be blown away.
Have you ever had that experience where you need a rolling pin but all you have is vodka?
This mom sure has, and she knew just what to do.
Everyone knows that there’s no such thing as too many pockets.
And that women’s clothing has a serious lack of pockets. But this mom was not afraid to craft her own solution.
Speaking of creative solutions…
When your kid wants to play outside with their cars, a little bit of snow isn’t going to stop a mom.
In fact lots of moms have to get creative when they take their kiddos outside of this house.
Like the mom who brought her kiddo to work and used a laundry basket as a bassinet.
Other times you can be totally prepared…
And life still throws curveballs at you. Curveballs of pee.
Of course, not all curveballs are negative.
Sometimes you’ve just got to think a little bit outside of the box to make life with a family work.
Because kids can be super destructive.
And sometimes a mom needs to know how to put any and everything back together.
Not only are moms super good at fixing.
Sometimes they even upgrade a little bit.
Other moms are big on the ingenuity but lower on the polish.
Like this mom who knew Smirnoff can be used for all kinds of things.
It turns out candles are often a surprising challenge.
Like this lady who created “55” out of the leftover candles she had.
Also some kids have VERY specific feelings about their candles.
Which leads to more creative solutions.
Seriously moms are amazing if you ever forget the thing you need.
They’ll always come up with a workaround.
Even if that means replacing poker chips with candy.
Honestly the candy is probably preferable.
Speaking of replacements…
This mom came up with a genius solution when her kid wanted surprise Pez.
The intended use of an item means nothing to a mom.
It’s a mom superpower: the ability to transmute any object into what you need.
No matter where you go when you’re a mom, you have to find ways to contain your tiny humans.
Even if that means constructing a baby gate out of whatever is at hand.
And because kids operate 100% on their own schedule…
You may have to change things to suit their needs.
And even if the kids cooperate…
The weather doesn’t.
Plus, moms are always in a hurry.
So they’re always innovating to increase efficiency.
Now to be fair, not all moms are geniuses.
Sometimes they have to improvise because they have no idea what they’re doing.
Kids don’t come with a manual!
And you can’t just treat them like miniature adults.
But what really drives parent innovation is obvious.
It’s the way they love their kids, whether human or pet.
Oh, and also the fact that life gets weird sometimes.
Really, really weird.
So to all the parents out there who are doing things differently.
