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Mixing isn’t Cooking
Children’s abilities are so often overlooked and dismissed. Early childhood education services are excellent spaces for children to learn cooking skills, but too often times all they do is “mixing”…
Mini Pies By Mini Hands
Take advantage of young children’s natural curiosity and facilitate their exploration of foods - especially the foods you want them to eat - in the kitchen. Little hands can do so much…
Cooking With Children These School Holidays
A few ideas for activities that will keep children busy these school holidays and even help with their food intake. Like the sound of it? Then, keep reading…
Non-Feeding Food Exposure (part 2)
Children are tuned in and alert almost hundred per cent of their awake time. We must remember this as we go about our day around them. And, whenever possible create or enhance their opportunities for learning.
Non-Feeding Food Exposure (part 1)
Children will mostly eat foods they are familiar with, that don’t present [too much] surprise. It feels safe and comfortable that way. They might need a few exposure times until they decide it’s ok to eat.
Never Too Young To Learn How To Cook
Scientific research shows that children who cook eat better, feel better and grow into a healthier life as adults.