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Hi Reader, I am officially done. Done making weekday breakfasts for everyone else. 💃 There are many ways your elementary and older kids can feed themselves that do not have to involve you whatsoever. This does not make you a bad mom. Kids NEED independence and they need to learn they are capable of a whole heck of a lot. There was a part of me that was like, “am I being lazy? Am I avoiding some motherly duty to make them a beautiful breakfast?” No, and noooooooo. Do they maybe need some teaching and guidance? Sure! But it’s worth it to help them learn and then free yourself forever. Some kids are eager for this. Some are not. I have one of each in my house. They still both do it. One kid is happily making eggs and toast, and the other is pretty stuck on plain Cheerios. I. Don’t. Care. At this point my job is to buy relatively healthy options, make sure they know how to do it and clean up after themselves, and then occasionally provide support as needed. That’s it! Here’s our list of typical weekday breakfasts:
And some days I’ll put out some cut fruit too, but it honestly doesn’t happen every day! Ben bought this tiny egg pan on a whim because it made him laugh, but it ended up being perfect for our tiny chef who loves using it! New This Week From Mama Knows IN THE RECIPE BOOK The Easiest Air Fryer Chicken ThighsAn easy weeknight dinner that feels like it took a lot of time and effort but it didn't?! Sign me up. I created this air fryer meal because my family lives for a chicken and rice meal, but I had never quite perfected boneless skinless chicken thighs until I tried them in the air fryer.
A School Morning Nutrition Hack For the kids who don’t really want to eat breakfast or you just desperately want them to *actually* get some good nutrition – the Beam Kids All-In-One Superpowder mixed with milk is a fantastic thing to give them during the morning rush. My kids love the Chocolate and Chocolate Chip Cookie flavors, but the Strawberry and Berry Vanilla are on our list to try next! Here’s a mix pack to try with Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Cookie flavors! For Moms Try this smoothie recipe using this protein powder for a quick, delicious breakfast for busy parents on-the-go! Chocolate PB Cherry Smoothie
Have a great week, P.S. If you’re interested in more smoothie recipes, grab my free Smoothie Recipe eBook here! Disclaimer: this message contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. © Mama Knows Nutrition 2026 |
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