The holiday season is here and so is the time for home-baked goodness— from green bean casseroles to roasted turkeys to cranberry sauce. However, busy lives can make it difficult to cook homemade meals. In fact, research shows that busy schedules encourage parents to rely on pre-made food in place of home-cooked meals. One California study found […]
Cook Up Holiday Goodness with Children
WRITTEN BY: Shawna Hite, Healthy People Program Specialist
REVIEWED BY: Carmen Irving, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences
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- LiveStrong Foundation, The Benefits of Cooking with Children, 2013
- Ohio State University Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences, Smart Eating for Young Children, 2014
- Utah State University Extension, Cooking with Children, 2008
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