My father found an excellent book he just gave me. It is called "Super Baby Food" by Ruth Yaron. It has chapters on making your own food and a healthy diet from ages 6 month to 3! It also has the nutrients amount calculated in the back so you know how much they need at what age and how much getting. It also has crafts and things you can make at home like disappearing ink, finger paints,silly putty, and recycling crayons.