From parenting hacks to tips to get us through the tough parenting days, TikTok delivers
You either love TikTok or you hate TikTok, but if you fall into the latter, hold up for just one second and hear us out. Yes, TikTok is sometimes questionable, but there are some real gems of wisdom and advice that we’ve seen on the video platform and have personally tried out—resulting in some rock-star parenting moves. So if you aren’t too sus of TikTok parenting advice, check out these tried-and-true favorites below.
Toys are overrated. Especially for toddlers.
@holly_at_home_ #greenscreenvideo just trying something different 😂 #momtok #playpen #dramaticplay #experiment #tryingsomethingnew #momhumor #jokes #parentinghack
♬ original sound – holly | motherhood
Sometimes all you need is water and a paintbrush for a moment of peace.
@nannyamies Quick, simple and effective! I leannon this a lot! 😉✍🏻🙌🏻 #childcaretip #parentinghack #toddlerhack #children #imbored #childcare #toptips #parentsoftiktok #parents #mumlife
♬ In Da Club – Instrumental Hip Hop Beats Crew
Silence is more terrifying than screaming.
@deal_family MASS CONFUSION AT THE END!🤣 #parenting #parentinghumor #parenting101
♬ sonido original – Isandrep oficial
Duct tape is all you need to bring some quiet into your home (for the toys, not the kids).
@nicolestorydent I hear the songs of their toys in my sleep. Trust me voluming down is better for everyone. #momlife #millennialmom #parentinghumor #relatable #humor #toddlermom #momsover30 #toddlerlife #honestmomconfessions #badmomsclub #momtruths #parentinghack #momtok
♬ original sound – Nicole Story Dent
Finding “unicorn mom friends” is hard. SO hard.
@annaleegrace15 And they do exist!! So if you havent found yours yet, keep looking!! ❤️ #momlife #momsoftiktok #babiesoftiktok #toddlersoftiktok #marriedlife #husbandwife #momtok
♬ original sound – Annalee
Spontaneous cuddles are always a good idea. PS: This 100% works for big kids too.
@nubiabrownn Best reaction ever. ❤️🥰 #cuddlechallenge#toddler#mifamilia
♬ original sound – James Blake
Finger hearts has given us a new way to say goodbye to our kids, all while spreading the love.
@yourkoreandad Sorry about my messy hair, but hope this answers your great question @naruek_gui #yourkoreandad #fingerheart
♬ original sound – Nick Cho @YourKoreanDad
All parents lose their temper—even Molly Sims—and that’s okay.
@mollybsims And it works like a charm🍷 cc: @The Variety Show, this is hilarious 😂
♬ original sound – mollybsims
This 30-second lesson in gratitude might change your life.
@davidchoe I Get To > I Got To #gratitude #mindfulness
♬ Steven Universe – L.Dre
This grocery shopping cart hack is a genius move for those of us who have kids that are getting too big to lift.
@lauren.clutter MOM HACK for the grocery cart! Thanks for the tip @shannonldoherty 🤯 #momhacks #momcontent #thetiktokmom #parentingtips #CanYouWorkIt
♬ original sound – LAUREN
Our kids eat cauliflower and don’t even know it thanks to this secret-ingredient smoothie recipe.
@kianatom 3 secret ingr for creamier healthier smoothies. Frozen cauliflower rice (low cal. very nutritious), frz banana & spinach. #smoothies #foryourpage #fyp
♬ original sound – kiana_tom_flexappeal
Growing avocado trees (and learning a bit about science) is our new jam thanks to all the plantspo on TikTok.
@its.all.green.to.me What I mean when I say I grow Avocados 🥑 #avocado #avocadovers #avocadoseed #avocadosarmy #avocadoqueen
♬ Originalton – Hi
Two Words: Cheerios. Sand.
@ellethevirgo 🌞🐠🌴 #fyp #sensoryplay #upcycling
♬ Laxed – Jawsh 685
Having older kids really is leveling up so hang in there, toddler parents!
@jagarcia728 Their first time going inside without mom or dad to buy something 😂😂 #parenting #parentinghumor #parentingdoneright
♬ Cool Kids (our sped up version) – Echosmith
Additional reporting by Andie Huber
