Tips For Little Helpers 1 Plan on including dishes that the
children in your life enjoy – let every child choose their special dish.
2 Let the little ones help with the
decorating. Toddlers can color placemats and older children might make a centerpiece for the table featuring fall leaves or pumpkins. Provide plenty of paper, crayons, markers and glue sticks, and let those creative juices flow!
3 All ages can help in the kitchen. Let
children wash the fruits and vegetables, stir up pumpkin pie filling and roll out pie crusts – there are no limits to the ways your youngest family members can help. Of course, be sure to keep knives and other hazardous kitchen tools out of reach.
4 I’m sure most of you remember
setting the table growing up. This is fun for children and a great time to teach them table etiquette.
5 Everyone helps with cleanup.
Toddlers can carry cloth napkins to the hamper and stack the placemats, while older children carry dishes to the kitchen. While you’re working, tell the little ones a few stories about cleaning up the kitchen when you were little – find ways to share laughter and love.
T
he upcoming holiday season brings families together for food, fellowship and fun. This year, make sure the little ones don’t get lost in the shuffle by letting them help plan and prepare meals. Even toddlers can put veggies and cheese on a tray, and children are much more likely to eat food that they help prepare. Sasee has gathered a few tips to include your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews in upcoming holiday meals.