MOST parents already know the struggle of trying to get your kids to do anything in a timely manner.
That's why this savvy mum decided to make things a little easier for everyone with her clever parenting hack.
Mum-of-two Daisy explained on her Instagram account (@muddlethroughmummy) how she manages to get her kids to get ready on time, eat food before it goes cold and more.
She bought a basic clock with a visual timer so her kids know exactly how long they've got to do something.
"Time is a really abstract notion, which makes it hard to understand for children but we can make it more tangible and concrete for them by using a visual timer," she explained.
Daisy shared five of the simple ways she puts her visual timer to use every day.
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The first way is a two minute time for when her kids are brushing their teeth so they can get used to how long a proper clean should feel.
It can be put to use during meal times too, which is especially handy if you've got slow eaters.
"These can be incredibly helpful for setting eating windows in the morning if you need to get out the door on time for school," Daisy explained.
The busy mum also suggested turning dull tasks into a game using the timer, like getting dressed for school.
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"I like to play beat the clock," she noted.
But the most useful way the mum uses the timer is to help her kids "transition between activities."
So if they only have 10 minutes left to play, they can visually see how long is left.
Or if they need to turn the TV off in 20 minutes – there's no fuss over how long it's been.
But Daisy doesn't just use the timer for her kids, but also to track how long she's been doing certain actvities.
She said: "It really helps me as a parent who struggles to engage in endless play with my children.
"I choose a 10 to 15 minute window and it helps us both to stay on task."
Other parents loved the idea, and some had already put the trick to use.
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One raved: "I love the timer! Not only does it do wonders for him, it does wonders for me too!"
"I will definitely be getting one to help my 4-year-old and myself," a second commented.
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