Debra Messing, who played Grace in”Will & Grace” is not just an amazing actress, but also a great singer, as seen on NBC’s “Smash.” Well, her parenting tip might only apply to musical theater nerds, as she claims the best way to distract kids from their own temper tantrums is to sing broadway tunes.
Debra has a lovely voice, but what should parents that weren’t blessed with singing abilities do? Singing off-key might worsen temper tantrums if you ask us.
Divide and Rule
Parenting one child requires grit and resourcefulness but parenting two requires a strategery, according to legend Jon Legend. Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen went for a simple yet effective method that has been available to parents since the dawn of time.
We call it "You take this one, I'll take the other" and it's a proven method that works. But when do they get to spend time together as a family?
Be Mindful
Let's face it, having children can be extremely challenging. Even simple things, like playtime with them, can get astonishingly tedious. Well, Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has a tip on how to eliminate that boredom — just be present!
Instead of being on your phone, or thinking about all the things you have to do next, just try and really be there when you play with your child. It will mean everything to your kid, to you, and to your relationship.
Ask For Help
We are always behind any tip that emphasizes the importance of knowing how to ask for help. Actress Elizabeth Banks knows that many of us today feel like we have to be super moms who do it all, take care of the kids, cook, and have a wonderful career.
But that's a goal that's very hard to achieve, and if it is attainable, it must include a lot of help from others. Banks says she asked for a lot of help, and so should you, don't be shy about it!
Potty-Running
Just like the rest of us, fabulous model Gisele Bündchen had to potty train her son. Bündchen is a hard worker, and she never takes the easy way out. When it was time to potty train her son, she was no different.
The model would let her son walk around the house, no diapers included, and when it seemed like he had to go, she would pick him up and run with him to the toilet. It's bizarre, but according to her, it works.