Out of sight, out of mind

Kids will start to find random household items to be some of the most amazing things on earth so try to understand that when you take their new discovery away from them, it may shatter their little world. Be mindful of their limits, locks and other things intended to keep your children away from danger will only last so long. There will come a time, sometimes sooner than you expect or want, they will Houdini around the house popping up on the wrong side of a child gate or suddenly find a pen and Picasso all over your walls. Keep distractions close in case you need to barter for the BBQ tongs you thought were safely on the other side of a locked door.