Category: Kids
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Best Easy and Healthy Snacks for Picky Eaters
Finding ways to sneak healthy snacks for picky eaters can feel like an uphill battle. The good news is you’re not alone. The bad new is, you’re not alone. A 2016 study indicated incidences of picky eating ranges from 14% to 50% in preschool children and 7%–27% in older children. The best way to overcome picky eating… Read more
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20 Unique School Lunch Ideas (No Sandwiches!)
The first day of school is around the corner, and with it comes lots of lunchboxes that need to be filled. A sandwich is always an easy go-to option, but often, kids can get bored after having the same thing over and over. Here’s a list of 20 sandwich-free school lunch ideas that will get… Read more
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How to Make Salt Art Paintings for Kids
Raised salt art paintings are a fun way to add variety to your child’s art projects. They are easy to make, versatile, and so much fun for kids to create with. This hands-on activity allows children to explore texture and colors as they watch their designs come to life. Here is the step-by-step process of… Read more
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5 Reasons to Start Making Homemade Baby Food
As parents, we want the best for our children, and one of the best places to start is by providing them with healthy and nutritious meals. One way to do this is by making homemade baby food. At first, it may seem like a lot of work, but there are so many benefits to making… Read more
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Left Right Shoe Stickers for Children – Supporting Preschool Independence
As children begin to learn how to dress themselves, putting on shoes can be a challenge. That’s where left right shoe stickers come in handy! Many children have difficulties identifying the correct shoe for the left or right foot. These stickers help children differentiate between their left and right shoes and make putting them on… Read more
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Apple Pie Sensory Bin with Free “Recipe” Printable
Happy Fall Y’all! (I can never resist saying that.) I don’t know what it is about fall, but I always get inspired around this time of year. Maybe it’s the changing weather and colorful leaves. All I know is that from September to November, I try to incorporate a fall theme wherever I can. Sensory… Read more
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Educational Birthday Gift Ideas for Two Year Olds
If you’ve been searching for educational birthday gift ideas for toddlers, this post will give you plenty! I’ve listed all of the educational birthday gifts that we purchased for my son. Atlas turned two a couple of weeks ago, and per usual, most of the gifts were educational items. I would estimate that 80% of… Read more
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How to Incorporate the 5 Areas of Child Development into Children’s Learning Activities
Watching Atlas learn and make new discoveries is one of the greatest joys of being his mother. I love working with him every day to teach him new things. As I plan our activities (which honestly, is usually the night before or the morning of – trying to get better at planning sooner), I always… Read more
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How to Naturally Increase Baby’s Iron Intake – Without Supplements
Iron is an essential mineral for the healthy growth and development of babies. It helps to build healthy blood cells and promote cognitive development. However, many parents may be concerned about using supplements to increase their baby’s iron intake. Luckily, there are several natural ways to boost your baby’s iron levels without relying on supplements.… Read more
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10 Breast Pumping Tips from an Exclusive Pumper
2,658 – Yes, I actually calculated and that’s how many times I’ve pumped so far. And you don’t do something 2,658 times without messing up, getting better, and learning a few helpful tips and shortcuts along the way. I’m happy to share 10 tips that I’ve learned over the past 14 months of being an… Read more