On this page, you'll find articles, recipes and other resources about getting your kids in the kitchen with you. Cooking with your kids is a wonderful bonding experience. It's also a great way to instill good eating habits and put them on the path to lifelong good health!
After my daughter Sienna was born, I started making my own baby food because it felt natural for me. Making meals for my daughter just felt like an extension of what I was already doing. I’m a foodie after all. I love food, and I wanted to instill that same passion in my daughter.
But as I was doing research for my cookbook Natural Baby Food, I also began to realize how important it was for me to start establishing my daughter’s healthy eating habits at an early age. Childhood obesity is an epidemic in this country, with 10 percent of children 2–5 years old suffering from obesity. This puts them at a higher risk for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Dietary patterns are set early in life so it’s crucial to lay the foundation of healthy eating habits from the beginning. When you cook at home, you can use fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients. You can also teach your children to appreciate and love the real flavors of food.
Now I have two kids, and as they grow, I continue to get them in the kitchen with me. Both Sienna and her younger brother Luca are active participants at mealtime. They love cooking with mommy! They enjoy prepping vegetables, stirring ingredients together in mixing bowls, cracking eggs, and rolling out dough.
Cooking with your kids is a wonderful bonding experience. It's a way to spend time with each other, have fun, and pass down family traditions. Not only are you teaching your children an important life skill, you're also fostering independence, helping to instill good eating habits, and putting them on the path to lifelong good health!
So go grab your little sous chefs and try out some of my favorite recipes to make with my kids!
Check out my BABY AND TODDLER FOOD recipes
Articles you may enjoy:
Ways to Spice Up Your Child's Palate
How to Make Homemade Baby Food
Starting Your Baby On Solid Foods
Preventing Childhood Obesity: Nutritious Snacks for Kids
Looking for more family-friendly recipes?
My cookbook Natural Baby Food has over 150 wholesome, nutritious recipes for your baby and toddler. The last chapter even has plenty of meals that the whole family can enjoy together!
