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Kitchen Tools for Toddlers!

Posted on August 19, 2014 by jenvanhut

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A recent FB post of Wade chopping and prepping food for dinner generated great interest in kitchen tools for toddlers. Here are some ideas, as requested! Wade used his crinkle cutter before he was 2 but has really improved. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food Series - Start with Bacon, Toddler Ideas Tagged crinkle cutter, learning tower, montessori, paleo, spiralizer, toddler, toddler activities, tools

Let your child be “big!” (task ideas for toddlers)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jenvanhut

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My son Wade wants you to know something. He wants you to know he is BIG. He wants you to know he DOES things. And that he does some of the same things mommy and daddy do. Has your child … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood, Toddler Ideas Tagged child, chore, chores, competency, competent, confidence, family, independence, self-worth, task, toddler, value

Everyone is sick. Now what?!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by jenvanhut

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I hate colds, but considering I’ve been very sick before (think hospital for multiple days with rotavirus or 3 months of vomiting during pregnancy), they aren’t so bad. But perspective aside, a week in virus-land feels like an eternity. Especially … Continue reading →

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My #1 fav item – engage your child

Posted on October 12, 2013 by jenvanhut

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Toys make me break into a sweat. One turns to 2, turns to 20, turns to an entire floor lined with talking, primary-colored gadgets. It’s no secret I try to limit Wade’s toys and usually choose ones that are open-ended. … Continue reading →

Posted in 31 Day Writing Challenge, Simplicity, Toddler Ideas, Uncategorized Tagged creativity, development, engage, learning tower, simplicity, toys

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