The kitchen is the one place in the house where a lot of memorable things can happen. Everybody loves to eat, and baking and cooking are always big events plus this is an occasion where all the family members wouldn't mind pitching in.
There are many advantages to cooking and eating at home. You save money and eat healthier meals. You create opportunities to connect and communicate with your children and spouse. And most importantly, you show love for your family when you spend time cooking and eating with them. Children instinctively desires the presence and attention of their parents. The parent can take advantage of this and together with the kids, bake cookies and foster closer relationship in the process.
There are ten steps recommended to bring the family together for a better cooking experience.
One. Introduce the children to baking cookies and cakes, and show them how fun it is. You can save on time by buying boxed cookie mixes so you all won't have to go through the tedious process of measuring and mixing.
Two. The small children can do imaginary cooking. You can let them have some real bowls and similar cooking items. Just make sure that what you are giving them are safe to play with and easy to clean later.
Three. If you live by your day-timer, schedule in baking cookies with your kids. Busy people are so occupied with their time that they tend to set aside seemingly trivial matters like baking cookies with the kids. Write it down and do it.
Four. Don't chastise your teenagers if they play their music while helping you; just let them have their fun.
Fifth. If the spouse is at home, the two of you can do the cooking together and exchange pleasantries.
Sixth. Even if you are in a rush preparing dinner, remember to reduce your stress and focus on creating a fun atmosphere that naturally encourages the whole family to participate.
Seventh. When spending time preparing food with your children, include lessons about healthy eating choices. Keep the conversation positive and avoid listing foods they can't have.
Step Eight. On days where you anticipate time will be tight, consider taking a short cut by using a frozen stir-fry mix or pasta with a jar of pre-made sauce. The family won't hold it against you for cooking ready-to-cook food because what will matter to them is your effort.
Step Nine. Get the kids involved when buying food. You can schedule a child to go with mom to the grocery store, another child with dad the next time around. Always work from a grocery list and let your children help you retrieve items and cross them off the list.
Ten. Designate a day when the whole family would gather around a big meal and talk about anything. Get everybody in a light mood by avoiding any derogatory remarks. Present a happy face.
You can start doing these things immediately and make your kitchen a hive of activity where the family can share many happy moments.
There are many advantages to cooking and eating at home. You save money and eat healthier meals. You create opportunities to connect and communicate with your children and spouse. And most importantly, you show love for your family when you spend time cooking and eating with them. Children instinctively desires the presence and attention of their parents. The parent can take advantage of this and together with the kids, bake cookies and foster closer relationship in the process.
There are ten steps recommended to bring the family together for a better cooking experience.
One. Introduce the children to baking cookies and cakes, and show them how fun it is. You can save on time by buying boxed cookie mixes so you all won't have to go through the tedious process of measuring and mixing.
Two. The small children can do imaginary cooking. You can let them have some real bowls and similar cooking items. Just make sure that what you are giving them are safe to play with and easy to clean later.
Three. If you live by your day-timer, schedule in baking cookies with your kids. Busy people are so occupied with their time that they tend to set aside seemingly trivial matters like baking cookies with the kids. Write it down and do it.
Four. Don't chastise your teenagers if they play their music while helping you; just let them have their fun.
Fifth. If the spouse is at home, the two of you can do the cooking together and exchange pleasantries.
Sixth. Even if you are in a rush preparing dinner, remember to reduce your stress and focus on creating a fun atmosphere that naturally encourages the whole family to participate.
Seventh. When spending time preparing food with your children, include lessons about healthy eating choices. Keep the conversation positive and avoid listing foods they can't have.
Step Eight. On days where you anticipate time will be tight, consider taking a short cut by using a frozen stir-fry mix or pasta with a jar of pre-made sauce. The family won't hold it against you for cooking ready-to-cook food because what will matter to them is your effort.
Step Nine. Get the kids involved when buying food. You can schedule a child to go with mom to the grocery store, another child with dad the next time around. Always work from a grocery list and let your children help you retrieve items and cross them off the list.
Ten. Designate a day when the whole family would gather around a big meal and talk about anything. Get everybody in a light mood by avoiding any derogatory remarks. Present a happy face.
You can start doing these things immediately and make your kitchen a hive of activity where the family can share many happy moments.
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