Today’s post comes from 32 Surplus, a blog written by a working mother about design, photography and living. I don’t usually write about meal planning, because frankly, I have nothing to say. But with all the conversations I’ve been having lately about managing home and career, I thought these tips for healthy eating and involving children in meal planning, were useful. Here’s to healthier living in 2013. A few things this family has learned so far. 1. Involve the kids in meal prep and cooking sooner than later Like a lot of parents, I was inspired by this great column in the New York Times about a mom who decided to let her teenage kids do the cooking and was committed to doing the same. and even though my kids are just 6 and 8, it turns out they’re pretty capable in the kitchen — and it has all the upside you imagine it will. Not only do the kids love to help, they benefit from all the learnings that come with it — measuring, counting, mindfulness. They have a greater respect for food, feel good about their creations and contribution to the household and LOVE having a say in what’s for dinner, since [...]
