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How do you handle discipline when cooking with little helpers?

How do you handle discipline when cooking with little helpers?

Oh, the sound of a bag of flour hitting the floor. It’s not quite a crash, but more of a soft, final whoomph followed by a puff of white that settles on every single surface. I’ve been there. My nephew, Leo, at age four, thought the flour bag looked like a comfy pillow and decided to give it a hug-squeeze. The result was, well, a winter wonderland in my July kitchen.

How Can I Make Toddler Mealtimes Less Stressful?

How Can I Make Toddler Mealtimes Less Stressful?

Does the clock ticking toward 5:00 PM fill your heart with a little bit of dread? I see you. You’ve spent time lovingly preparing a nutritious meal, only to have it met with a firmly pursed mouth, a shake of the head, or worse—a beautifully steamed broccoli floret launched across the kitchen like a tiny green catapult.