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, ...

Cooking with kids is a bit like parenting overall: You’re going to need a lot of patience and some creativity, and you never know exactly how it’s going to turn out. Plus, it’s a learning and growing ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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