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Don’t you wish you could spend long, lazy days with your kids without watching the clock feeling guilty because of everything else you need to get done?Â
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It doesn’t take half a day at the zoo or some really complicated planning to connect with your kids. Here are some ways to stay close ...
Our first born had lots of issues with food texture and mouth feel when he was a toddler. He would make us laugh when he was learning to talk because he would tell us couldn't eat a particular food because "it has strips!"
We finally figured out he was talking about the stringy texture some cooked ...
Actually Read the Recipe
This sounds annoying to me, too. But...hear me out. You will save yourself time, maybe a mess, and extra dishes to wash if you read the entire recipe before you do a single thing.
Sometimes there are ingredients buried in the instructions (like water). Or the instructions ...
Reward the Result
When your kids produce a finished product, reward them for completing the project.
1. Pay them money.
After all, they have just made dinner for the family. If you took your family to a restaurant, you would pay the chef and servers. How much more fun to pay your own kids to re...
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1. Start Small
Taking on a recipe with a huge list of ingredients can be frustrating for an experienced cook. Most recipes aren’t written for the beginner cook. Recipes with five ingredients or less is a great way to start. Not sure which recipes to try first?Â
That is exactly why I created my ...
The easiest way to teach your kids to start preparing meals for themselves is to let them make their own breakfast. Not only does this save you precious time in the kitchen on busy weekdays, but it also allows you extra time to sleep on weekends if your little ones are early risers!
If your kids h...
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I don’t think anyone would argue that making a mess is more entertaining than cleaning up after a mess. Helping with household chores is a normal part of family life. Encourage participation when children are young by divvying up the responsibility. Ask your child, “Would you like to put away the...
Ask Their Opinions
Let them weigh in on the details. Offer choices. “What type of pizza would you like to make -- pepperoni or hamburger?” “Would you like to bake one cake or cupcakes?” They feel valued when you turn to them for their input. And when they give their opinions, validate them. Tell th...
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1. Set the mood by letting your kids choose a playlist.
Make it a party! Turn up the tunes, and let your kids choose the music. This is especially motivating if you usually don’t listen to the music they like. If your kids are younger, put together a special playlist. A theme is always a hit wit...