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5 mistakes people make when baking with children
It can be hard to keep children engaged and create exciting moments when baking. But when you avoid these 5 common mistakes you can change a frustrating or boring experience to something quite magical.
The 5 mistakes people make when baking with children are:
1. They make it too difficult
Many people download recipes that are difficult to understand or not made for children, but this causes frustration for the child and can make them feel defeated. Using child friendly recipes that everyone can understand creates a more enjoyable experience.
2. They don’t make it creative enough
Most recipes are good for teaching children the process of baking, but children love to get creative. Encouraging creativity by decorating your baked goods will keep your child engaged for longer so they have more fun.
3. They fail to celebrate imperfections
Children (and adults) will make mistakes when baking but it’s not the end of the world! Wonky cookies. Burnt edges. It's fine, i'm sure they will still taste delicious. Celebrate the imperfections and the memories created. Cookies made with pride... that’s the perfection!
4. They don’t allow children to make a mess
No one wants an untidy kitchen but the process of baking could be messy for your little ones. But children can learn it’s ok to make a mess as long as they clean them up. Don’t allow a little mess to spoil the fun.
5.Most families don’t bake often enough
Their childhood is short, and special moments are fleeting. Families should take every opportunity to spend time together and baking is a fantastic activity that parents get to participate in, yet many families don’t do it often enough. Bake regularly and enjoy deeper connections with your loved ones.
Baking is a form of self expression, can help you relax and keeps you fulfilled & energised through creative freedom. More importantly, baking can make you happy and the baked treats are great to share with friends and family.
Bake With My Baby is not just about baking cookies. It’s the shared experience and happiness that comes with it.
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