Whats for Dinner MUM

great advice when my son went to darwin to do his teaching placement(he picked interstate for the experience) he stayed at the home of one of the office staff at the school.

she had that rule at her place so even my son had to cook one night a week. he opted for pasta because it was fast and easy

she was thus able to relax a little after work.

this is smart to teach your children  great article

When I get sick of the question, I tell them Pooh pie or soap sandwiches. They run quickly the other way.

I found the best way was to not cook at all lol. Everyone one knows not to ask me anymore or I tell them I'm waiting for them.

LOL that old dreaded question.... and the answer is.... FOOD! You get two choices... eat it or leave it!!  Don't let them eat anything between about 3pm and tea time, encourage physical activities, go for a walk or take them for a run in the park. Keep serving small portions of different foods for them to try at meal times and don't stress if they don't eat it this time.

My sister as a child would only eat: Vitabrix, fritz and sauce sandwiches, honey on bread and roast potaoes... for years this was her only diet. She totally refused to try any other foods. Now she loves her vegies and all types of foods. As long as the child is not losing weight and is healthy, that's what counts. But if you are worried, contact your nearest child health centre for advice.

When ever my kids ask whats for tea, I tell them that tea will be what ever is on your plate at tea time! lol

Keep trying with your advice pieces..I was absolutely gutted when my first piece was reported..turned out it was purely for having the word knife in it!

Thanks for the advice, I know I have had so many complain that I listed in wrong sections for many reasons, I would be just happy if someon gave me great advice, but on this site I have found they love great advice BUT in the right sections.

I am soryy if I do wrong but hey we are all human

My kids now at 4 and 6 help cokking dinner. next year my daughter will be given a knife to help cut things like onions. my son will be longer maybe 10.

This would be better advice if it was longer. there is a 50 word minimum, but i have noticed on here ppl dont like short advice. I think you should go through all the groups and find ones to post short things into. there are heaps.

it took me a while to deal with minti and find the right places to put things.

have fun and keep playing.

Liz

We started about age 13 with simple things then they picked up fast from there. It was such a great learning & we got to sample some ummm different meals that we would not have tried before. Better than just one person cooking all the time & everyone bored of the same old.

Sounds great to me, and how old were your children when you started this ?

My hubby already cooks so dont need to train him lol..

xx cazza