It?s easy to hand your toddler a tablet or phone to distract them while you to cook dinner. But instead of letting them swipe and tap the time away, how about getting them to pour, stir and measure" Toddlers love to help in the kitchen. If they start at a young age, it can inspire a lifelong love of cooking?and of food in general. Kids who learn to cook are less likely to be picky eaters, and more likely to enjoy a wide variety of foods (especially vegetables) as they grow.
Not sure where to start" You are the best guide of what your toddler is capable of doing, but begin with these suggestions, which are appropriate for toddlers ages two and up.
1. Prepping

It?s important to start by teaching the first step: hand washing. After that, toddlers can help with tearing lettuce into pieces, taking peas out of the pod, shucking corn and picking herbs off stems. Seat your child comfortably, provide a bowl and be prepared to sweep afterwards (mess is always part of cooking, so don?t stress about it). 2. Measuring

They may be too young to grasp the mathematical intricacies of half-teaspoons and quarter-cups, but they can certainly help scoop herbs and spices into small spoons, or add ingredients into measuring cups.
3. Pouring

Once measured, those ingredients have places to go! Toddlers can learn to pour both wet and dry ingredients into soups, stews, salads and baked goods.
4. Sampling

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