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Helping to Cook
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It's a wonderful idea to get kids involved in the kitchen as soon as you're comfortable with some extra helping hands. Their participation gives them a better understanding about all the various foods they can enjoy, but it can also promote creativity and boost their developing motor skills, and even help them learn about math.
Prior to the little ones joining in on the culinary fun, a few food-safety basics should be discussed: washing hands before beginning, keeping long hair out of the way, using a damp cloth to wipe fingers and spills, and giving the lowdown on measuring cups and spoons.
"Beginning cooks" -- those who have just turned 5 -- can...
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The Pantry Cabinet
Just as you would keep household cleaning supplies, poisons, and other dangerous subjects up and out of reach of your young child, why not keep the ingredients and tools that she needs to prepare her own meals and snacks (like breakfast) down low in the pantry. A child can easily learn how to get a bowl, a spoon, some milk and a box of cereal from a low shelf in the pantry and the inside of the refrigerator. This independence could mean a little extra sleep time for mom and dad in the morning. It's up to you whether you want to teach them how to turn on the TV and watch Spongebob as well.
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August 10, 2007
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Picky Eater Helps to Cook, Eats Fun Meals, and Learns Rhymes, Colors, and More!
Well, I have finally come to the conclusion that helping in the kitchen is the best way for children not only to learn, but to eat fun and creative foods. When Joshua was born, I had a feeling after 6 months, he would not be a big eater... read more
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August 23, 2007
Little Chefs
Both of my sons became avid little helprs in the kitchen at the age of two. Even if it meant just standing next to me on a chair, watching me stir a pot of something on the stove, they loved (and still love) being around the kitchen when... read more
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