• Teenage Kicks In The Kitchen?

    teens and cooking

    Whether you work late, have a challenge maneuvering after-school clubs, or simply fancy one night a week where you don’t have to slave in the kitchen; letting your teen take over the helm can be a fantastic way to make this happen. Not only will this one-night routine teach them the fundamentals of cooking, but it will also instill responsibility and the importance of helping out. The trouble is that, as any teen mamma will already know, getting a teenager into the kitchen can seem about as likely as getting them up before sundown on the weekends. AKA, not likely at all! While it couldn’t be easier to get a toddler excited about cooking, our teens don’t share that same enthusiasm. But, that doesn’t mean your dreams of one night off a week need to be dashed.  In reality, this is a point worth pushing, and letting your teen know they’ll be cooking one night a week rather than asking them is the first step towards success. Next, follow these simple pointers to make the task at least a little more appealing.  Teach them all the basics There are few things teens dislike more than not being able to do…