http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/ Sustenance for Lesbian Moms Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:39:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-74699 Mombian » Blog Archive » Cat Cooks for Kids Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:26 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-74699 [...] Iron Chef Cat Cora appears in this month’s Parents magazine (and on their Web site), talking about cooking for her two young sons. Her youngest, at eight months, gets jarred organic food, and her four-year-old gets whatever everyone else is having. “I attribute his good eating habits, at least in part, to the fact that I hardly ever make a special meal for him.” Her other trick is to get her eldest involved in food preparation. I’ll confirm that both tips worked well with my son (and I’ll cut her some slack for not wanting to make her own baby food after spending all day in a kitchen). Here are my own ideas for how kids can help in the kitchen. [...] [...] Iron Chef Cat Cora appears in this month’s Parents magazine (and on their Web site), talking about cooking for her two young sons. Her youngest, at eight months, gets jarred organic food, and her four-year-old gets whatever everyone else is having. “I attribute his good eating habits, at least in part, to the fact that I hardly ever make a special meal for him.” Her other trick is to get her eldest involved in food preparation. I’ll confirm that both tips worked well with my son (and I’ll cut her some slack for not wanting to make her own baby food after spending all day in a kitchen). Here are my own ideas for how kids can help in the kitchen. [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-8446 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Cook for Yourself, Eat Better Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:59:13 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-8446 [...] Young adults who cook their own food tend to have better overall diets than those who don’t, according to an article in December’s Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Among the 18- to 23-year-olds studied, those who were very involved in food preparation were likely to eat more servings of fruits and vegetables, for example. One more reason to get kids helping in the kitchen from an early age. [...] [...] Young adults who cook their own food tend to have better overall diets than those who don’t, according to an article in December’s Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Among the 18- to 23-year-olds studied, those who were very involved in food preparation were likely to eat more servings of fruits and vegetables, for example. One more reason to get kids helping in the kitchen from an early age. [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-2775 Mombian » Blog Archive » Preschool Craft Ideas Thu, 14 Sep 2006 04:24:50 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-2775 [...] And don’t forget there’s a fine line between Play-Doh and cookie dough. Having kids help in the kitchen can be as entertaining as any “artsy” craft. I recently wanted to cook some eggplant slices, so I had my three-year-old “paint” them with oil using a basting brush before I put them on the grill. [...] [...] And don’t forget there’s a fine line between Play-Doh and cookie dough. Having kids help in the kitchen can be as entertaining as any “artsy” craft. I recently wanted to cook some eggplant slices, so I had my three-year-old “paint” them with oil using a basting brush before I put them on the grill. [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-1340 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Ways to Avoid Domestic Boredom Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:28:33 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-1340 [...] Engage your children in household chores. You’d be surprised how early you can do this—pretty much as soon as they can walk. Having your non-boring child help with boring chores is one of the best ways to make an old task seem new. Play train as you drag the laundry basket down the hall; play basketball as you shoot the clothes into the washer. Have them help in the kitchen. This takes more time than doing it yourself, but it’s a whole lot more fun. [...] [...] Engage your children in household chores. You’d be surprised how early you can do this—pretty much as soon as they can walk. Having your non-boring child help with boring chores is one of the best ways to make an old task seem new. Play train as you drag the laundry basket down the hall; play basketball as you shoot the clothes into the washer. Have them help in the kitchen. This takes more time than doing it yourself, but it’s a whole lot more fun. [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-454 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » How Much Media Is Too Much for Young Children? Tue, 16 May 2006 02:13:15 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-454 [...] Seems reasonable, though it’s hardly new advice. Balance in all things. We don’t ban television in our house, but we do limit it, and try to be in the room rather than use it as a babysitter. My solution for how to make dinner with a toddler in the house? Don’t sit them down in front of the television—have them help. by D | posted in Child Development, Entertainment, Health and Safety [...] [...] Seems reasonable, though it’s hardly new advice. Balance in all things. We don’t ban television in our house, but we do limit it, and try to be in the room rather than use it as a babysitter. My solution for how to make dinner with a toddler in the house? Don’t sit them down in front of the television—have them help. by D | posted in Child Development, Entertainment, Health and Safety [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Recipe-Finding Tips Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:57:45 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-85 [...] Once you’ve found a recipe, don’t forget to have the kids help make it. by D | posted in In the Kitchen [...] [...] Once you’ve found a recipe, don’t forget to have the kids help make it. by D | posted in In the Kitchen [...]

]]> http://www.mombian.com/2005/09/26/how-kids-can-help-in-the-kitchen/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Mombian: Sustenance for Lesbian Moms » Blog Archive » Homemade Fast Food Fri, 07 Oct 2005 21:26:35 +0000 http://mombian.com/?p=62#comment-10 [...] I realize I’m a bit of a cook-it-yourself snob. It’s probably an overreaction to our prepared, pre-processed, pre-cooked culture. I also think it’s useful for kids to be involved (in an age-appropriate way) with all the steps of food preparation. It gives them a better understanding of what’s involved, and teaches them useful skills for later in life. (And yes, take them to a farm, too.) I do see value in make and take during the holidays or at other times when getting the food prep done and keeping the house clean is of the essence. And for those of you who simply hate chopping and might find make and take useful, I’m happy to pass along the information. Happy cooking, however you do it. by D @ 5:21 pm. Filed under Household Chores, In the Kitchen   [link] [...] [...] I realize I’m a bit of a cook-it-yourself snob. It’s probably an overreaction to our prepared, pre-processed, pre-cooked culture. I also think it’s useful for kids to be involved (in an age-appropriate way) with all the steps of food preparation. It gives them a better understanding of what’s involved, and teaches them useful skills for later in life. (And yes, take them to a farm, too.) I do see value in make and take during the holidays or at other times when getting the food prep done and keeping the house clean is of the essence. And for those of you who simply hate chopping and might find make and take useful, I’m happy to pass along the information. Happy cooking, however you do it. by D @ 5:21 pm. Filed under Household Chores, In the Kitchen   [link] [...]

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