The Genius 'Mom Hack' Kristen Bell Uses To Keep Her Kids Safe

From Good Housekeeping

Actress Kristen Bell rarely shares photos of her and Dax Shepard's kids, daughters Lincoln and Delta. She's fiercely protective of their privacy - and, of course, their safety. But she has been known to share some genius parenting hacks on her social feeds. In a cute Instagram featuring her girls' hands, Kristen shared the trick she uses to keep her kids safe.

When her children get out of the car, she reminds them to put their "hands on the circle" - the car's gas pump cover - so she can load or unload the trunk without worrying they'll run into traffic or wander off. She writes that her "brilliant sister-in-law" invented the trick, which has "thus far kept all kiddos safe."

Commenters loved the idea, with many writing that they use a similar system for their own kids, or saying that Kristen inspired them to try it.

"This legit works!" One commenter wrote. "My 3-year-old did it ... although she kept questioning why she kept her hand on the circle! Thank you for sharing!"

Another added, "I started teaching my 2-year-old to put his hand on the circle. He can do it for a full minute now! Thanks."

Thanks for sharing this awesome hack, Kristen!

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