A MUM has found a savvy way to get her kids excited for bedtime and actually stay in their rooms.
Alex Anguish, from the US, took to social media to show off the clever hack along with her sister.
The mum-of-three and aunt could be seen standing guard next to the babygates near the children’s rooms.
Dressed in black with sunglasses on and a torch, the aunt said: “Who’s ready for Club Sleep?”
“All right, ID.
“Let’s line up right here. Keep it single file,” the tots instantly began to listen and gather their ‘IDs’ together,
The first guest was greeted by the bouncer who asked: “And where are you going?” “In my bed,” the young boy replied.
“In your bed? And your name?” she asked.
“Charlie,” he announced.
“Charlie.And what are you gonna do there?” she questioned.
“Lay in bed,” he replied.
“Lay in your bed? Possibly go to sleep?” she continued.
“Alright, come on back. You’re gonna get a pat down first.
“Have a good time, sir.”
Next, Charlie made it to the next babygate where his mum was waiting with some kitchen roll to give him a pat down before he got to his bedroom.
After that, each of the kids lined up for their turn and it seemed to make putting each of them to bed so much easier.
More parenting hacks
IF you want to make your life easier as a first-time mum, here’s nine hacks you won’t want to miss.
1. Routine Charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them engaging for younger children.
2. Meal Planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal prep to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy Rotation
Keep a portion of toys stored away and rotate them periodically. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY Cleaning Solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions using vinegar and baking soda. It’s effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Time-Out Jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions run high, children can pick an activity to help them settle down.
6. Educational Apps
Utilise educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for ones that offer interactive learning in subjects your child is interested in.
7. Command Centre
Set up a family command centre with a calendar, key hooks, and a bulletin board. It helps keep everyone organised and aware of daily schedules.
8. Emergency Kit
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies, and a change of clothes. It’s a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label Everything
Use labels for clothes, school supplies, and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
The clip has since gone viral on her TikTok account @alexanguish with over 11 million views and 1.8 million likes.
Parents were left in hysterics and took to the comments asking if they could get in too.
One person wrote: “I love everything about this!!”
Another commented: “The film of paper towels as a metal detector. 10/10. Maybe a lint roller could also work. Only note.”
“I want to go to THAT club!” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “This is awesome and will be a long-lived memory for all of you.”
“They request this every day now,” said the mum.
“They don’t even know how funny this is,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “This is motherhood.”
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