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“I Can Do It Myself” Kids
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items For the kids with the “do it myself” attitudes. Fiercely seeking independence, but still in need of our arms to gently fall back into.
I have two of them. Eight years in, I’ve realized setting them up for full household participation has played a hu...
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Morning Scramble
Self Care Independence
Kids Are Messy!
Kitchen Tools For Your Tiny Sioux Chef
Morning Scramble
Tools and tips for helping your kids engage in the kitchen, especially on busy mornings
Remember: independence is rooted in deep dependence. Helping children gain independence doesn’t mean that we can’t cosleep, deeply meet emotional needs and find moments for connection through both play and chores.
Building independence begins by col...
Teach Your Child to be Independent Through Home Organization
These stools are easy to transport from countertop to sink for the ultimate kitchen helper.
Skip Hop Double Up Toddler Step Stool - 2pc
Small pitchers are fun to have at the table. They allow kids to pour milk into their cereal or refill waters and juice for the family.
Loscarol 2 Pcs Small Glass Wave Pitcher
Cups for the kids who wake up to see the day half full. These stack well and are well balanced for less tip-over-mess!
8oz 6pk Plastic Solid Kids' Tumblers - Pillowfort™: Stackable, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe, Ages 3+
Wide, shallow bowls for the kids who like to pour their own cereal and milk.
Kids' 6pc 15.5 fl oz Plastic Cereal Bowl - Pillowfort™: Microwave & Dishwasher Safe, Multicolored
A simple classic breakfast for busy mornings when kids want to make their own.
Lovebird Grain Free Honey Breakfast Cereal - 7oz
Like the Pillowfort bowls and cups, these are stackable and easy to store.
Tip: place all kids serving items in a bin on the bottom shelf so kids can easily access them.
7" 6pk Plastic Kids' Dinner Plates - Pillowfort™: Toddler Plates, Reusable, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
Make your kid a toast-making-frozen-waffle-popping extraordinaire. I love the slim profile of this toaster.
bella 2-Slice Slim Toaster Surf: Metal, 900W, 2-Year Warranty, Spot Clean, 6.85" H, 3.58" D, 14.88" W, 1.98 lbs, Blue
Another “I can do it!” breakfast opportunity for kitchen helpers.
Evergreen Frozen Peanut Butter & Banana Mini Waffles - 9oz.
Step 1: fill a spray bottle with the diluted cleaning product of your choice (or water, 1 TBSP vinegar and a few drops essential oil). Let your little one spray and wipe down countertops, tables and cabinets to their delight!
Spray Bottle - 12oz - Clear - up&up™
Step 2: provide a basket of reusable hand towels for wiping down surfaces.
8pc 12"x12" Kids' Washcloth Set Boho - Pillowfort™: Midweight Cotton Terry, OEKO-TEX Certified, Machine Washable
Kids love to mop! It’s fun for them and helpful for you, all while validating their desire to help.
Kids Spray Mop-Montessori Toys for 3+ Years Old Toddler Size Cleaning Mini Mop That Really Works -Kid Pretend Play Toys Gift for Toddlers Girls Boys
Self Care Independence
Organization tips and suggestions for enabling your children to care for themselves
Organized closets with easily accessible clothing for kids helps them make their own choices and gives ownership over keeping their space clean.
Organize Kid Clothing for Less Drama | Best way to organize kids clothes, Best way to organize toddler clothes, Organize kids clothes for the week
Closet organization tips 1. Bins and baskets for easy grab access and less folding 2. A lower handing bar for displaying choices or weather appropriate suggestions 3. Keep a storage bin higher up for those clothes that are outgrown too quickly
Organized Closet with Baskets and Clothes | Closet small bedroom, Baby nursery closet, Baby closet organization
Toddler friendly closet inspiration
Toddler Closet ideas and hacks: Grow with IKEA - IKEA Hackers | Kids clothes storage ideas for small spaces, Montessori closet ikea hack, Ikea hack kids wardrobe
Smaller hangers for smaller clothing
18pk Kids' Hangers White - Pillowfort™: Plastic Toddler Clothes Storage, Strap Notches, Lifetime Warranty
We have a full set of these baskets for clothing and toy organization
13" Decorative Coiled Rope Basket Cream - Brightroom™
If you have the wall space, a low hanging mirror is great so children can sit on the floor while they brush their hair
24" x 32" Owing Functional Wall Mirror Black - Kate & Laurel All Things Decor: Bathroom Arch-Top with Ledge
Kids Are Messy!
Messes teach cause and effect, messes ignites sense, messes are fun.
Parenthood is fleeting - if you can, embrace the chaos.
Check out this post for information and support on how to embrace the mess
5 Reasons You Need to Let Your Kids Get Messy | How to make etton mess, Learning can be messy display, It's all messy
Allow your kids to get wildly messy with an in-shower foam party! The easiest clean up ever.
Mr. Bubble 2pk Twin Foam Soap - Blueberry/Original Bubble - 16 fl oz: Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Sodium Laureth Sulfate-Free
Kitchen Tools For Your Tiny Sioux Chef
A few items that help kids engage in the kitchen - you don’t need a fancy cutter for every fruit, just easy to hold models of common kitchen tools (kid safe knives, vegetable peeler, ect…)
All the essentials you need in one set: kid safe knives and bench scraper, vegetable peeler
6 Pcs Kids Knife Set, Kids Safe Knife Set Include Children's Plastic Knife, Flat Knife, Plastic Peeler, Potato Slicer for Kitchen Cooking Plastic Children's Cooking Friendly
An apple slicer is also great to have on hand for do-it-yourself snack time
Mainstays Black Apple Wedger with Stainless Steel Blades, Ergonomic Grip
Large non-slip cutting mats give kids optimal workspace
Mainstays Eco-Friendly Non-Slip Cutting Mats, 4 Pack, 14.1 x 10.8 Inches, Made from 50% Recycled PP, Multicolor - Walmart.com