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Kids in the Kitchen

Knife Skills for Toddlers

by Cheryl47 comments
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My kids have been in the kitchen with me from the moment they were old enough to stand, unsupported, on a chair. By nature toddlers want to be where there parents are, so if Mama is in the kitchen, the kids usually are as well. We only baked together at first. I walked through our [...]

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Encourage Kids to Cook By Hosting a Cooking-Themed Birthday Party

by Aimee35 comments
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There has been much discussion recently on the importance of teaching children to cook and instilling an interest in healthier food. In his acceptance speech, TED prize winner and renowned chef, Jamie Oliver had one wish: Teach every child about food. I agree with Jamie that children can help get families cooking again, and am [...]

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Snacking and Your Child: Finding the Healthy Balance

by Aimee33 comments
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In our home, our children, ages 2 and 4, are not big eaters and daily snacks play an important role in providing them with the nourishment they need. Like all young children, they have a limited stomach capacity and often their caloric requirements are not met with the standard three meals a day. Smart snacking [...]

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Balanced Meals for Kids: Not Until You Eat Your Vegetables

by Shaina24 comments
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A balanced diet is important for everyone when it comes to your personal health, but it can be doubly important in children. What your child is eating now is laying the foundation for later in life, and your behavior and attitude about food is making an impression on them every time you sit down at [...]

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How To Help Your Child Embrace Food

by Cheryl62 comments
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As my kids get older I am starting to believe that fussy eaters are partially made, not born. There is an element of kid personality in there – stubborn, adventurous, fearful, curious – but there is also what we, as parents do that contribute to picky eating. This isn’t about blame or any kind of [...]

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