I’m a lazy mom – how I get my six-year-old daughter to pack her own case

IF you’re a parent, you know that a family trip means packing for both yourself and your child, and maybe even your husband too.

To save yourself the hassle of packing for your child, and to teach them independence, there is a simple and fun trick you can use.

A TikTok mom, from Hands On Family, has shared her creative way of teaching her children to pack their own suitcase.

The mom-of-two showed her followers the fun list she created for her six-year-old daughter, which includes pictures of various items of clothing.

Beside each garment, the TikToker drew a box which she then covered with clear tape.

This allowed her to write how many of each item her child needs to pack.

Once the bag is packed, you can simply wipe the numbers off and your list will be ready to use for your next trip.

Explaining how she thought of the hack, the TikToker said: “I love to encourage my kids’ independence, and I always try to teach them through a fun activity.”

Her followers were impressed with the creative teaching method. One user wrote: “Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.”

Another person joked: “Bold of you to assume I have the laundry folded and put in their rooms.”

“My husband could use this,” said another viewer.

One user commented: “My kid can’t be trusted to do this, but it’s a good idea.”