One crucial aspect of setting up your kitchen for kids is to choose age-appropriate tools. Adult equipment is often too large or heavy for a child to work with, and some items are downright dangerous.

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With a few tips and the right tools for the job, cooking with small children can be fun, safe, and less messy than you think. By Alexandra Frost “Mom, can I help?” It’s a phrase that exhausted parents ...

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“Mom, can I help?” It’s a phrase that exhausted parents trying to crank out dinner—while playing referee to keep kids out of the snack cabinet and preventing pasta on the stove from boiling over—have ...