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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Making pancakes with a 4-year-old (or 6-year-old, or 10-year-old) can be a messy affair. But it’s also a super-beneficial one. When you cook with your kids, you’re teaching them — not just about food, ...

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If your child has aspirations of being on Chopped Junior or Top Chef Junior, there are plenty places around town where young chefs can learn kitchen basics and sharpen their culinary skills. We’ve ...

In contrast to the typical reality-style cooking contest—often dominated by a dog-eat-dog mentality and a cast of foul-mouthed characters with big personalities—The Great British Baking Show is like a ...

We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday. Decorate these mini pumpkin cupcakes with a team of costumed kiddos (or ...

Molly Birnbaum is editor-in-chief of America’s Test Kitchen Kids and an editor of The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs and The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs. “Have you ever baked a cake before ...

Gift shopping for kids based solely on age can be a daunting task. What if they already have what you picked out? What if their parents think it’s ugly? What if it isn’t as age-appropriate as the box ...

“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 ...

If your kiddos are clamoring to help in the kitchen, take a deep breath, embrace the mess to come, and say “yes!” Children learn fundamentals of math, science, and art while helping you prep for ...