Tiny Food Explorers!

I created Tiny Food Explorers because I believe that involving children in as many food-related activities as possible is a great way for them to not only build a relationship with food but to also inspire them to make better food choices. Let’s celebrate and fuel their innate curiosity by exposing them to a world of healthy possibilities!

I believe that the greatest gift you can give your children is the power of choice.

When you include children in shopping for food and preparing the meals, they begin to develop an attachment to where their food comes from, how it’s prepared, and its impact on their health. Allowing kids to make their own choices helps them get excited about food!

In all my years of working with children, I’ve noticed that telling them what’s good and bad doesn’t really work. You have to interact with them and expose them to a wide variety of food choices. I allow them to get their hands dirty and let them completely own what they are doing. Giving them responsibilities in the kitchen makes them feel much more empowered and they walk away with a sense of accomplishment. Cooking helps boost their confidence and self-worth. Not to mention, it’s one of the most important life skills that you can teach them.

Above all, the kids really enjoy it!

Let’s engage our children in the grocery shopping experience and avoid those meltdowns in Aisle 6. 😉 And remember that children are great imitators, so let’s give them something great to imitate!

Follow adorable Nylah and Sirine on another edition of Tiny Food Explorers!