Holiday Cooking With Kids Promotes Family TIme
Get kids involved in holiday menu planning, shopping, baking and cooking.
Most young children enjoy being a 'helper' and its a fun way to spend time together. They also enjoy cooking and will be proud to share the healthy dish they helped prepare for the holiday meal. As you prepare for your holiday, you can use this time to get kids involved and teach them about new foods and healthy eating.
There are plenty of ways to get kids involved.
Kids can:
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help come up with the menu
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write the grocery list
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find items on the grocery list
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find different colored seasonal vegetables
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wash vegetables and fruits
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help measure and mix ingredients
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add fresh fruits and vegetables to platters
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make cute holiday decorations
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set the table
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clear the table
During the holiday season, it can seem like everyone is running in different directions. Cooking with kids during the holiday season gives you both time to step away from the hectic season and have fun together. It provides family togetherness time that offers time to talk with your children about their world, school and social experiences. It is provides family bonding time.
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