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Kids Activities Blog

Kristina Bustos

Kids Activities Blog

Screen-free activity ideas actually tested and approved by real toddlers

Toddler Approved earns its name — every activity idea on the blog has been tested by actual toddlers, and the results are curated for what actually works in practice, not just in theory. Kristina Bustos has built a reliable resource for parents looking for screen-free engagement, and the low-material, easy-setup approach makes the ideas genuinely executable on a busy afternoon. A solid fifth pick for parents who want simple, proven activities.

✓ Pros

  • Every activity is genuinely tested with real kids — the 'toddler approved' name is earned
  • Strong focus on screen-free engagement, which makes it useful for parents trying to limit device time
  • Easy-to-follow instructions with minimal materials keep the barrier to entry low

✕ Cons

  • Smaller archive than the top-ranked blogs on this list
  • Less developmental framing — more activity-focused than education-focused

Scores

Overall
8.5
ContentQuality
8.6
Consistency
8.4
Depth
8.3
Trustworthiness
8.5
Readability
8.8

Specifications

focusScreen-free toddler activities
founderKristina Bustos
founded2011
platformBlog
content TypeScreen-free activity ideas + printables