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By Kate Young, RHN
Nutrition Consultant at Kelowna Choices Markets

Spending time in the kitchen can be stressful for some families, especially as younger children seem to eat almost non-stop!  One way to make cooking more enjoyable is to involve the whole family! Things take less time with more hands on deck, kids are shown that they are valuable and capable, and it allows you to spend quality time with your loved ones. Plus, you get to create something nourishing and delicious!

Here are 5 tips to involve your kids in the kitchen:

Let them choose meals or ingredients- This is very helpful for keeping the whole family happy! When everyone gets to have their say and input, they feel more empowered. This can also help mitigate push-back from kiddos, especially the younger ones who are trying to find their place and personal power in the family structure. Maybe each family member gets to choose dinner on a specific day each week, or your 3-year-old gets to choose whether you use a...