Kids in the Kitchen: The Benefits of Cooking with Children

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

In any busy household, getting a family fed is a feat in itself. But involving your kids can make it more joyful for you both, with many benefits for them

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I remember when I first met my partner and cooked her a meal. She was amazed that I could cook, partially because I had admitted to not being particularly domesticated. Cleaning isn’t in my skill set, for instance.

“How did you learn to cook?” She asked. I responded: “I just always have been able to,” not really thinking it through.

Of course, I haven’t always been able to. The fact