Kids in the kitchen.

Kids in the kitchen.

Children are experts at smushing, banging and ripping - so why not turn them into mini chefs ? Cooking actually boost kids' cognitive and physical development. Here is what young chef can do and when :

Two-years-olds

They're learning to use the large muscles in their arms, so let them scrub produce and tear greens.


Three-years-olds

To master hand control, let them mix batter spread soft butter with a plastic knife and knead dough.

Four-years-olds

These kids are learning more refined hand and finger control. Introduce them to manual equipment like juicers and egg beaters, and teach them how to use measuring cups.

Six-to ten-years-olds

Cracking eggs, decorating a cake. Children can do most intricate tasks that do not include dangerous equipment, like sharp knives.

By Cynthia Dermody. From Reader's Digest.

note : InsyaAllah, cahaya will use all these tips for my future-kids.. aminn.. :)