• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Parent Influence

Parent Influence

Words Matter, Choose Wisely

  • Home
  • Parenting Tips
  • Mindful Parent
  • Mom Hacks
  • Family Bonding
  • Just 4 Kids
  • About Parent Influence

How to Include Your Kids in Meal Planning

December 27, 2022 by Alison Campbell

Meal planning can be a daunting task for parents, especially if you’re trying to feed your family healthy and delicious meals. But it doesn’t have to be that way! By including your kids in meal planning, you can make it an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Not only will this give them a sense of ownership over what they eat, but it’ll also help teach them important skills like budgeting and nutrition.

Plus, the more involved they are in the process, the more likely they are to try new foods and develop life-long healthy eating habits. Here’s how to get started on involving your children in meal planning today!

First, make sure to set aside some time for meal planning. This can be weekly or monthly, depending on your family’s needs and schedule. During this time, sit down with your child and discuss their likes and dislikes when it comes to meals. Ask them what foods they enjoy eating most and which ones they don’t like very much.

Editorial content

Next, involve them in the shopping process! Take them grocery shopping with you or let them pick out ingredients from a list that you create ahead of time. This will give them ownership over the food they’ll be eating while teaching important math skills like budgeting and measuring.

Finally, have your children help prepare the meals by setting out utensils, stirring ingredients, and washing vegetables. Not only will this help them learn to be self-sufficient in the kitchen, but it’ll also give them a sense of accomplishment when they see their meal come together.

Involving your children in meal planning can make cooking fun for everyone involved! Not only will it create a sense of ownership over what they eat, but it’ll also teach them important skills like budgeting and nutrition. So get started today and you’ll soon have your whole family enjoying meals together. Happy eating!

Filed Under: Mindful Parent

Primary Sidebar

More to See

The Best Jobs for Single Dads

The Best Games for Toddlers in 2023

New Year Resolutions for Family

Get Ahead of the Meal Prep Trend and Start Prepping Your Meals Now

Off Limits: People Share the Weirdest Reasons They’ve Gotten Banned from Different Places

How to Include Your Kids in Meal Planning

Footer

About Us

We wanted to create a site where all parenting styles are welcomed and anyone can come to read about parenthood. From tips to tricks to positive co-parenting, grand-parenting, and everything in between – the name Parent Influence simply made sense.

All thoughts, stories, and experiences are welcomed here so as long as you remain respectful, considerate, and open-minded to other people’s ways of life and parenting.

  • Terms of Service
  • parentinfluence.com Privacy Notice
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Search

Copyright © 2023 · ParentInfluence.com "Words Matter, Choose Wisely"