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Introducing kids to cooking can be more than fun. It can teach skills and perhaps set children up to be healthier eaters. Temporary mess in the kitchen, lifelong payoff. Here’s a look at some of the ...

Making pancakes with a 4-year-old (or 6-year-old, or 10-year-old) can be a messy affair. But it’s also a super-beneficial one. When you cook with your kids, you’re teaching them — not just about food, ...

Gift shopping for kids based solely on age can be a daunting task. What if they already have what you picked out? What if their parents think it’s ugly? What if it isn’t as age-appropriate as the box ...

“Mom, can I help?” It’s a phrase that exhausted parents trying to crank out dinner—while playing referee to keep kids out of the snack cabinet and preventing pasta on the stove from boiling over—have ...

If your kiddos are clamoring to help in the kitchen, take a deep breath, embrace the mess to come, and say “yes!” Children learn fundamentals of math, science, and art while helping you prep for ...