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How to Wean a Toddler (from Breastfeeding or Formula)


[ad_1] If you’re wondering how to wean your toddler, you are in good company! It can be a tricky (and emotional) milestone, but there are doable tips to help wean a toddler from breastfeeding or bottles to whole milk. Plus, info on best milk, best cups, and how to handle common challenges. How to Wean […]

Avocado BLW (Best Tips) – Yummy Toddler Food


[ad_1] Learn the easiest way to prepare avocado BLW style, or for baby-led weaning. With tips on how to make this nutritious food less slippery and easier to eat for babies, this post will answer everything you need to serve avocado to babies. Avocado BLW Avocado is a classic early baby food because it’s loaded […]

Vegetarian Rice and Bean Burritos


[ad_1] With just 5 simple and nutritious ingredients, you can make these Vegetarian Rice and Bean Burritos for family dinner. They’re great to make-ahead too! Rice and Bean Burritos This is a budget-friendly family dinner that tastes delicious and is easy to put together. Which checks all the boxes in my book! And since my […]

Best Banana Milk (Easy, Fresh, Low Sugar!)


[ad_1] Blend up the most delicious homemade Banana Milk with super simple ingredients and low added sugar. So good and nutritious! Banana Milk As a fun and easy way to change up regular milk, I sometimes make yummy Banana Milk for the kids. It’s so easy, has potassium and fiber, and tastes so good—even with […]

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos (+Instant Pot Option)


[ad_1] With a short ingredient list and a veggie-loaded sauce, these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos are such a delicious family meal. Plus: You can even make it in the Instant Pot for dinner in just 25 minutes. Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos This slow cooker recipe is easy to put together and it’s packed with nutrition from […]

Easter Alphabet Activity – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 03/04/2023    Updated: 04/09/2017 One of the best Easter activities you can do: play the Easter Alphabet Activity. This activity involves hunting for Easter eggs and matching hidden letters. It has everything – and my kids have been obsessed with this activity for five Easters. I’m starting to wonder if I’ll be […]

Easter Sensory Bin – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 03/04/2023    Updated: 03/04/2023 Creating an Easter sensory bin is way easier than you might think. It’s “just” rainbow rice, plastic eggs, and egg cartons. The best part: you can save and reuse this sensory bin rice for years to come. Yes… years. I’m going to tell you a secret about kids. […]

Best Easter Science Activity


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 03/04/2023    Updated: 03/04/2023 Looking for a fun way to play with plastic Easter eggs? Try this Easter science activity with baking soda and vinegar. It’s a twist on an old classic experiment (and an Easter twist on a classic Busy Toddler activity). Baking soda and vinegar is a classic kid experiment […]

Best Flavored Milks (Easy and Low Sugar!)


[ad_1] Learn the easiest methods for making homemade flavored milks including Vanilla Milk, Chocolate Milk, Strawberry Milk, and Banana Milk—all with amazing flavor and less sugars! Flavored Milks Whether you’re looking to mix up the type of milk you offer as a way to add more nutrients and flavors, or as a way to help […]

Best Flavored Milks (Easy and Low Sugar!)


[ad_1] Learn the easiest methods for making homemade flavored milks including Vanilla Milk, Chocolate Milk, Strawberry Milk, and Banana Milk—all with amazing flavor and less sugars! Flavored Milks Whether you’re looking to mix up the type of milk you offer as a way to add more nutrients and flavors, or as a way to help […]

Top 15 Kid-Friendly Recipes


[ad_1] Find the absolute best kid-friendly recipes to make and share with your family, from breakfast ideas to snacks and dinner. With easy methods, nutritious, ingredients, and hundreds of five stars from readers, these are here to help make feeding your family easier. Kid-Friendly Recipes I know firsthand from my work on this website, hearing […]

Favorite Mini Meatballs (with Veggies)


[ad_1] With classic Italian flavor, greens in the mix, and an easy cooking method, these Mini Meatballs are a super delicious family meal component to share with babies on up to adults. They are great with pasta, in sandwiches, or eaten on their own! Mini Meatballs You guys, these meatballs are so good. This is […]

Ultimate Guide to Picky Eaters – Yummy Toddler Food


[ad_1] Learning what to expect from the common phase of “picky eating” can help you worry and stress less during kids meals and snacks. Use this post for reassurance, context, and also straight-forward tips for what to do to improve the situation with picky eaters. Picky Eaters Sometime between 1 and 2, most kids go […]

Best Toddler and Baby Puffs (Safe, Nutritious Options)


[ad_1] Learn which baby puffs are best for your baby and toddler, when you can introduce them, what to look for at the store, and how to buy puffs for babies with the most nutrition possible. Baby Puffs Puffs, and the pixie dust-like debris that they leave behind, seem to be a right of passage […]

Easy Alphabet Matching Activity – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 02/11/2023    Updated: 02/11/2023 Looking for an easy alphabet matching activity for your child? This simple indoor activity uses only two supplies, but is brimming with hands-on learning. Grab some foam letters and set up this alphabet activity today. Alphabet activities in early childhood are often boiled down to the pages of […]

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes


[ad_1] Made in minutes with pantry staples and without eggs or dairy, these are literally the easiest cupcakes ever—and the best vegan Chocolate Cupcakes I’ve ever had. Win, win! Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes I am always searching for recipes that are easy and don’t need crazy hard-to-find ingredients, and that are also easy enough to vary […]

Favorite Football Cake (for Kid Birthdays or a Big Game!)


[ad_1] If you have a kiddo who’s obsessed with sports or want to celebrate a big game, this Football Cake is a fun way to celebrate! It’s easy to make—no special pans needed—and is full of chocolate-y goodness! My youngest child has been obsessed with footballs, soccer balls, and basketballs for the past two years, […]

Color Activities for Preschoolers and Toddlers – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 02/05/2023    Updated: 02/05/2023 Teaching colors to children is a magical part of early learning. It literally unlocks the world to them. This collection of color activities for preschoolers and toddlers allows children to play with colors in a meaningful and hands-on way. Color activities for preschoolers and toddlers doesn’t have to […]

Fine Motor Water Activity – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 02/05/2023    Updated: 02/05/2023 A fine motor water activity for toddlers and preschoolers that’s not only a hand work-out, but brimming with science goodness. Using just colored water and a few tools from around the house, this is an easy indoor activity that kids love. Budding young scientists will be captivated by […]

Letter Board Alphabet Activity – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 02/04/2023    Updated: 02/04/2023 Creating a letter board alphabet activity for preschoolers and kindergarteners is quick and easy. This literacy activity focuses on sorting letters by their shape and make up. Give your child time to sit up close and consider letters in this easy alphabet activity. I love that letter boards […]

Color Sorting Cube – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 02/04/2023    Updated: 02/04/2023 Grab an empty box: this mash-up activity is a mix of recognizing colors, sorting dot stickers, and gross motor skills all rolled into one. With just a few supplies (a box, construction paper, dot stickers), this sorting activity comes to life with whole body movements. Color sorting cube […]

So Good Chocolate Protein Muffins (with Veggies!)


[ad_1] These flourless Chocolate Protein Muffins pack in the nutrients but taste like a brownie. They are quickly mixed up in a blender and have so many nutrients tucked inside. Plus: They store so well in the fridge! Chocolate Protein Muffins Muffins are one of those foods that we like to have in the house […]

Free Printable Cards for Valentine’s Day – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 01/31/2023    Updated: 01/31/2023 Need a quick, easy, and cost-effective Valentine? Download my free printable cards for Valentine’s Day and pair them with bubbles. This inexpensive card is a perfect non-candy Valentine that kids will love receiving. Are these actually free printable cards for Valentine’s Day? Yep. They’re totally free. You don’t […]

Printable Valentine Cards with Pencil – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 01/31/2023    Updated: 01/31/2023 Are you looking for a quick, easy, and cost-effective Valentine? Download my free printable Valentine cards and pair them with a pencil. This inexpensive Valentine is perfect for kids to gift friends and classmates. Are these actually a free printable Valentine cards? Yes. They’re totally free. I don’t […]

Free Printable Valentines for Kids – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Author: Susie    Published: 01/31/2023    Updated: 01/31/2023 Do you need a simple, easy, and low-cost ? Download my free printable Valentines for kids and pair them with a glow stick. This inexpensive Valentine is a great non-candy option for children to give to friends and classmates. Are these actually free printable Valentines for kids? They […]

Quick Tortilla Pizzas – Yummy Toddler Food


[ad_1] Make quick work of the next kids meal with this super easy Tortilla Pizza recipe. You need only three basic ingredients, it can be adjusted for preferences and allergies, and it’s a perfect pair with a side of veggies or fruit. Tortilla Pizzas Whenever I’m short on energy or time, or I just want […]

Sensory Bins for Toddlers – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Are sensory bins good for toddlers? Short answer: yes. Creating sensory bins for toddlers allows them to build skills and understanding through play-based, hands-on learning. Sensory bins are easy, in-expensive, and effective for supporting toddler in their growth and development – but (spoiler alert) they don’t have to be messy to be fun. I […]

Best Toddler and Baby Highchairs (For All Budgets)


[ad_1] Investing in a durable and comfortable toddler highchair right from the start can save you money in the long run and keep kids comfortable during mealtimes for years to come. Find the best picks for baby highchairs and toddler seats at all price points. Best Baby and Toddler Highchairs In my book, the best […]

What is a sensory bin? – Busy Toddler


[ad_1] Sensory bins are a hands-on and immersive play opportunity for children. A sensory bin is often created inside a container using a variety of different materials and tools. Sensory bins provide children with a chance to develop critical life skills, academic skills, and motor skills in a fun, play-based way. What is a sensory […]

Easy Sliced Baked Apples – Yummy Toddler Food


[ad_1] Transform normal apples into Sliced Baked Apples, free from refined sugar, with this super simple method that takes just 5 minutes to prep. They’re a healthy topping for oatmeal, yogurt, and pancakes—and are perfect for baby-led weaning! Sliced Baked Apples I tend to have an apple or two left at the end of the […]

Easy Bento Lunch Box Ideas (Picky-Eater Approved)


[ad_1] Make packing lunches so much easier with these easy bento lunch box ideas. Bento boxes are an awesome way to pack a mix of nutritious foods together in one lunch box—and the options for what to pack is almost endless! Bento Lunch Box Ideas Using a bento box, or a divided lunch box, to […]

Quick One-Pot Vegetable Broth


[ad_1] Make a delicious vegetable broth that keeps all of the nutrients right in the mix with this super easy method. It’s a wonderful way to add extra veggies to soups, pastas, and more. Vegetable Broth For years, I’ve heard of people making vegetable broth from veggie scraps—but then I realized that it’s also possible […]