A MUM has revealed how her "backwards beach day" hack makes it much easier when going on holiday with kids.
Kelsey Pomeroy, from Missouri, has two kids aged four and one.
She said that by switching up your day – and avoiding the beach in the morning – can make all the difference in both avoiding the crowds and having happier kids.
She explained on Instagram: "I am a PM beach person and this realisation has actually made me like going to the beach with small children.
"I don't go to the beach in the mornings anymore.
"Instead we do shorter, easier activities like pools and parks, and then roll up to the beach at 4pm."
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She said not only were the UV rays lower, but there are fewer crowds and you don't need umbrellas as the sun has gone down.
She continued: "No more tired screaming children at dinnertime.
"You can do your vacation restaurant meals at lunch then pack up your dinner for a beach sunset picnic."
She finished by saying: "Just try doing the day backwards instead."
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The video has racked up millions of views since she posted it.
Loads of mums agreed in the comments.
One wrote: "Yes! The BEST time to be at the beach is when everyone else has gone in to take showers and line up in the restaurants for dinner.
Another wrote: "Yes!!! Why do we feel pressure to do things the way everyone else does?
"I finally realized that I only really enjoyed taking my kids to the neighborhood pool in the evening."
A third simply said: "Ok why haven’t I thought of this and picnic dinner is genius!"
Others said it wasn't just a good tip for the beach.
Someone commented: "This rule works for amusement parks too. I give myself permission to get to the park at 1 or 2, and we have just as much fun."
Another mum has shared her beach hack – and it involves a fitted sheet.
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