Cooking with kids is a nightmare, at least for many women. However, when you try something like this, you will find that it can be a lot of fun.
Of course, I am not talking about situations where you have limited time or have to present yourself in front of visitors. But if you have time to spare and don\’t mind whether the finished product is perfect or not, this will be a pastime that children will remember fondly for years to come.
Children enjoy having an adult trust them and involve them in something important. So if their mothers cook regularly at home, children will be eager to help.
It is always important to carefully consider which activities children can participate in and which are dangerous. Mixing dough ingredients and cutting pastries can be done by really young children. However, cutting should be left to older children. As a general rule, only fit and sensible children should be placed near a stove or hot oven, and always under adult supervision.
So, if you\’re baking this holiday season, don\’t hesitate to join the kids. It makes for a fun weekend and solves the usual question of where to take the kids out in the cold weather. Just stay at home by the stove and keep warm.
Besides, baking bread and cakes is generally a very simple task, so it is much easier to get the kids involved than, say, making time-sensitive lunches. But if you involve your children in kitchen tasks on a regular basis, you will find that having a sumptuous meal with them is no longer a chore.
And not only will you fondly remember the times you spent together, but you will also encourage your children to do chores and they will no longer be reluctant to prepare their own meals.