Master List of Free Activities for Kids (100+ Easy Ideas!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Keeping the kids busy and happy when they’re at home is no easy feat, but this giant list of more than 100…[...]
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Favorite Football Cake (for Kid Birthdays or a Big Game!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later If you have a kiddo who’s obsessed with sports or want to celebrate a big game, this Football Cake is a fun…[...]
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Baking Soda Science Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Try a baking soda science bin – this is one fun experiment / activity.As far awards goes, this baking soda science bin gets some serious credit for the number…[...]
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Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting (with Less Sugar)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Whip up a perfectly creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting in just a few minutes. This is SO good (and happens to be…[...]
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Valentine’s Day Heart Art Activity (so cool!) – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Oh sweet little Valentine’s Day Heart Art Activity – you were pretty cute and perfect.I had this Valentine’s Day Heart Art activity draw up in my head but it…[...]
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Favorite Yogurt Melts: SO Easy & Nutritious for Babies and Toddlers
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Making a batch of Yogurt Melts at home is a simple way to change up how you offer yogurt—and the healthy fats,…[...]
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65+ Genius Indoor Activities for Kids (free printable) – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Inside: Looking for the best list of indoor activities for kids? This list was made from thousands of parent submission. Download the free printable today! This is the ultimate…[...]
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Healthy Family Meal Plan For February (4 Weeks of Ideas!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Take some of the work out of feeding your crew this month with 4 weeks of meal ideas you can feed to…[...]
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Baby Food Stages 101: Tips, Recipes, and Visuals
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later When starting to think about starting solids with baby, you’ll see a lot of labels of baby food stages. Here’s what the…[...]
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25 Fun Rewards for Kids (Easy Alternatives to Candy!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later These super fun and budget-friendly rewards for kids can help motivate, encourage, and reward positive behavior in our littles. Because there are…[...]
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Favorite Blueberry Banana Smoothie (With Hidden Veggies)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later This quick and easy Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a great option for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert. It packs Vitamin C,…[...]
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15 Easy Recipes for Kids to Cook with You
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Here are a few of my go-to recipes for kids to cook (with a little help!) when you’re in need of fun…[...]
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Closet to Playroom DIY Transformation – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] I can’t believe this closet to playroom transformation worked.People. I am speechless.I get a lot of wild ideas and I start a fair amount of projects that have no…[...]
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Favorite Baby and Toddler Highchairs (For all budgets and that last!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Investing in a durable and comfortable toddler highchair right from the start can save you money in the long run and keep…[...]
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Best Homemade Baby Rice Cereal (Best Tips, Easy Flavor Options)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn the easiest way to make the best homemade Baby Rice Cereal. It’s a perfect stage 1 baby food that’s high in…[...]
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Easy Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt (6 Yummy Ways)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn how to make the best fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt with all kinds of fruit flavors—and with less sugar and for less money! This…[...]
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How to Cut Kiwi (for Babies and Toddlers)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn how to cut kiwi for babies and toddlers so it’s easy for you to do and easy for the kiddos to…[...]
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Easy Carrot Cake Oatmeal (to Share with the Kids!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Make the easiest Carrot Cake Oatmeal and serve up a dose of veggies for breakfast in a kid-friendly form everyone will love!…[...]
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15 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Big Kids
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Having a stash of go-to healthy oatmeal recipes is so helpful when it comes to making satisfying and yummy breakfasts for babies,…[...]
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So Good Chickpea Blondies
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Made with a nutritious, yet straight-forward ingredient list, these super yummy Chickpea Blondies are a favorite dessert to share. Plus, you’d never…[...]
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How to manage screen time with kids – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] How do you manage screen time with kids?Inside: This post includes information on how I use screen time with my kids and what works best for my family. As…[...]
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Easiest Homemade Oat Flour (1 Ingredient, Super Fast!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for laterLearn the quick and easy method to make oat flour at home to use in baked goods (or as instant baby oatmeal!). Oat…[...]
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Sensory Sorting: A quick and easy toddler activity – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Combining two loves: sensory sorting is a perfect activity!It is well-documented that I have two loves in the kids activities world: sensory bins and sorting activities. BUT WHAT IF:…[...]
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Struggling with a toddler batte of wills? Unlock the power of questions
[ad_1] Switching to questions can switch up everythingEvery time I find myself in a constant “battle of the wills” or I start hearing the relentless push backs of “NO!,” I…[...]
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Blueberry Date Bars (Easy and SO Delish)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later You guys, this recipe for Blueberry Date Bars is so good! It’s super moist and easy for little ones to chew, and…[...]
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Quick & Easy Vegetables for Lunch Recipes (All Kid-Friendly!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Adding a side of veggies to lunch can often seem like too much work—but these ideas are super easy to make in…[...]
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Healthy Vanilla Cupcakes (Less Sweet and SO Good!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later These Healthy Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and moist. They’re also less sweet than most conventional cupcakes, both in the cake and in…[...]
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Supporting Children When There is Scary News
[ad_1] We wanted to share a great article written by our fellow Human Sciences Family Life Specialist, Malisa Rader. Thank you, Malisa for allowing us to share your words. All…[...]
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Healthy Breakfast Bars Recipe with Jam (So Easy!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With wholesome ingredients and not a lot of added sugar, you can bake up Healthy Breakfast Bars to serve for breakfasts or…[...]
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Favorite Alphabet Soup to Share with the Kids
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Cook up this cozy Alphabet Soup recipe the next time you want an easy meal that’s also fun! ABC pasta is a…[...]
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What Normal Picky Eating in Toddlers Looks Like (And How to Handle it)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Feeding little kids is a challenge, but it’s quite possible that their eating habits and behavior are totally normal. Picky eating is…[...]
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All-Natural Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (Just 3-Ingredients!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With the exact texture and a similar flavor to classic Rice Crispy Treats, this natural version boasts only 3 ingredients and a…[...]
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Baked Oatmeal Cups with Cinnamon and Raisins
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later These easy Baked Oatmeal Cups are an ideal way to serve oatmeal to babies, baby-led weaning style, and to toddlers who like…[...]
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10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Families (Toddler-Approved!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Cooking in an Instant Pot can be a challenge for kids who don’t love their food all mixed together, but these easy…[...]
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Daily Toddler Nutrition Guide (Printable Chart)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later In the early days of feeding a toddler—or during a sudden shift in appetite or preferences—it can be helpful to step back…[...]
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Easiest Animal Crackers Recipe
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With just a few simple ingredients and a crazy easy method, this Animal Crackers recipe is a favorite kids snack to make…[...]
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Best Avocado Mango Smoothie (3 Simple Ingredients!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With just 3 simple ingredients, this Avocado Mango Smoothie is SO good—creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with Vitamin C and healthy fats.…[...]
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Why Kids Don’t Need to Diet (and What to Do Instead)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later We all want to serve healthy food for kids and have them actually eat it. And for them to love their bodies.…[...]
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Healthy Family Meal Plan for January (Kid-Friendly!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Make it SO MUCH easier to feed your family from breakfast through dinner with these easy family meal plans for the month…[...]
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Master List of Vegetable Recipes for Kids (Parents Will Love Too!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn how to make more vegetable recipes for kids with my go-to kid-friendly dishes—and you might just be able to increase the…[...]
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Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Serve up healthy comfort food with this easy recipe for healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli. It’s quick and so yummy and is…[...]
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Easy Citrus Shrimp and Noodles
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With an easy sheet pan cooking method, this healthy Shrimp and Noodles recipe has a flavorful (yet kid-friendly!) Asian citrus sauce for…[...]
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How to Cook Carrots: 28 Delish & Easy Recipes
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn the most delicious and easy ways to transform a bag of carrots, whether regular or baby carrots, into a healthy side…[...]
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Healthy Chocolate Smoothie (with Veggies!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Blend up a delicious Chocolate Smoothie packed with protein, fiber, and veggies—with all of the delicious flavors and creamy texture everyone wants…[...]
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Vegetables for Breakfast: 30 Kid-Approved Recipes!
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Serve up vegetables for breakfast packed with nutrition with these kid-approved recipes! You’ll find smoothies, pancakes, muffins, waffles, egg muffins, and more…[...]
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Revisiting: Calm, Cool, and Collected
[ad_1] As the NEW YEAR looms, I am eager to welcome the start of a new season! Before that happens, enjoy this podcast featuring the temperament trait “intensity”. The Science…[...]
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Happy Holidays friends!
[ad_1] Share it or save it for laterWell friends, it’s been a year hasn’t it? But despite all of the challenges, I wanted to take a moment to say thank…[...]
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls (SO Easy and Delish!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Make a batch of these no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Balls to have on hand for hungry kiddos during the week—or to…[...]
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Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas (Kid-Friendly!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Have a delicious breakfast ready and waiting after the holiday morning fun with these make-ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas. They’re easy to make…[...]
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Homemade Veggie Nuggets (3 Veggies + Freezer-Friendly!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Combine three veggies into deliciously crispy Veggie Nuggets that you can serve straight out of the oven—or warm up after freezing them.…[...]
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Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup (with Instant Pot option)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Use the crock pot to cook up a hearty and nutritious Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with veggies and lots of kid-friendly…[...]
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Christmas Tree Addition Match Activity – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Try a Christmas Tree Addition Match activity for your big kid – it’s pretty perfect!Dot stickers and Christmas activities… could there be a more perfect union? I’m absolutely obsessed…[...]
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20 Healthy Broccoli Recipes (Kids Will Actually Want to Eat!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Try these easy, kid-friendly broccoli recipes to help the kids learn to love the veggie—in all sorts of easy recipes! From Broccoli…[...]
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Jingle Bells Scoop and Transfer (Christmas Activity) – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] On the hunt for an easy Christmas activity? Try a Jingle Bell Scoop and Transfer.Oh, I love a good water activity. I love a good life skills activity. I…[...]
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Quick & Easy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Just 3 Ingredients!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Made with just three simple ingredients, these nutritious Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a healthy breakfast for kids you make in under 10…[...]
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Revisiting ‘Missing Out on the Big Moments’
[ad_1] Earlier this spring, when the word “pandemic” was still relatively new to our vocabulary, our team released a bonus episode on Missing Out on the Big Moments. We were…[...]
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Paint a Christmas Tree Farm – Art Activity – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Paint a Christmas Tree Farm – a holiday art activity that is truly specialOh baby, can you see how cool this turned out? I am 100% smitten with this…[...]
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Favorite Protein Shakes for Kids (with Veggies!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With simple ingredients, naturally sweet flavor, and about a third of your kiddo’s protein needs for the day, these protein shakes for…[...]
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Wrapping Station Christmas Activity for Kids – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Oh, wrapping station Christmas activity… you were more than I dreamed of.What began as a whim of an activity turned into me sitting teary eyed on our sofa watching…[...]
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ABC Baby Muffins (with Apple, Banana, and Carrot!)
[ad_1] Made with a nutrient-packed ingredient list, these tender Baby Muffins are a perfect first muffin. They are easier to chew than a regular muffin, have three kinds of produce,…[...]
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Christmas Q-Tip Painting Activity for Kids – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Need an activity that takes some time… You need Christmas Q-Tip Painting for Kids.I’m telling you: if you have a preschooler or older and a solid chunk of time…[...]
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Veggie-Packed Potato Ham Soup
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later With a pile of veggies, comforting potatoes, and just enough ham to add delicious flavor, this is a healthy Potato Ham Soup…[...]
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Christmas Sensory Bin for Kids (so easy!) – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Why hello beautiful Christmas Sensory Bin!Look at that bin. The rice. The colors. Oh my stars, this must have taken me FOREVER to set up, right? WRONG. This Christmas…[...]
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The Division of Responsibility: Your Picky Eating Super Power
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later There’s a feeding method known as the Division of Responsibility that can drastically improve mealtime battles and picky eating in kids. We’re…[...]
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Christmas Tree Number Match Activity – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Try a Christmas Tree Number Match: It’s a FANTASTIC holiday math activity.Dot stickers and Christmas? Why Hello combination of two of my most favorite things (I’m basically Maria von…[...]
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Master List of Baby Snacks (Easy Finger Foods + Recipes)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Make snack time easier with this Master List of Baby Snacks. You’ll find the best easy and healthy finger foods for babies…[...]
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Easiest Graham Cracker Houses (An Easy Gingerbread House Idea!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Making a Graham Cracker house is a fun way to celebrate the holidays with the kids. Try this toddler Christmas activity as…[...]
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Revisiting ‘How to Find Balance’
[ad_1] Each year, the holidays bring a rich set of traditions for many families. This year however, while living with the Covid-19 pandemic, our family traditions may take on a…[...]
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Favorite Roasted Vegetables Recipes (to Share with the Kids)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Cook up some of the best roasted vegetables recipes for quick and easy side dishes that the whole family can enjoy. From…[...]
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Favorite Fruit Sticks (the Kids Can Help Make!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Fruit Sticks are one of my very favorite ways to help the kids find fruit more fun—especially when they’re reluctant to try…[...]
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30+ Homemade Christmas Ornaments for Kids – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Looking for some homemade Christmas ornaments for kids to make? Here you go!You’ve come to the right place. I’m swimming in homemade Christmas ornaments for kids – ones that…[...]
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12 Easy Bedtime Snacks for Kids (Plus Sleep Routine Tips!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Bedtime snacks can be part of a healthy toddler bedtime routine that helps the kids wind down, fill their bellies, and be…[...]
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Tape Resist Christmas Tree Art Activity – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Okay people. Here is tape resist Christmas trees and I’m in love.Tape resist art is officially the art that will define 2020 for us. We’ve done A FEW around…[...]
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Lower Sugar Banana Bread (So Easy, So Good!)
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Bake up healthy comfort food with this super easy and super delicious lower sugar Banana Bread. It’s so easy, so good, and…[...]
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Giant Christmas Art Activity for All Ages – Busy Toddler
[ad_1] Need a super easy holiday project? Try this Giant Christmas Art Activity.This may come as a shock but I have no formal art training. I know. Based on the…[...]
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Calcium for Kids: Best Foods and Recipes
[ad_1] Share it or save it for later Learn all about the best sources of calcium for kids, with recipe ideas and sample meals. And know that whether your kids…[...]
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