College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Blog Keywords

Image of a mother and small child cooking together in a kitchen

Promoting child independence in the kitchen

May 12, 2023

As a parent of two kids ages six and nine, I sometimes have to remind myself to stop doing everything for them. Rather it is my job to teach them the important life skills that will set them up for success as they get older and leave the family home. Establishing independence in the kitchen doesn’t...

Finish this story

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

EEO myExtension Staff Login

Blog Keywords

Youth Development Blogs

Promoting child independence in the kitchen