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The world we live in has made it difficult to put healthy meals on the table. We

are often running from one activity to another, leaving less time to cook
homemade meals, and possibly eat together as a family.

The fact is that homemade meals are good for you. Families who have fun cooking
together are more likely to eat better and develop important food skills.

As a mother, you are in the best position to influence your family meals and the
types of food your children will eat. This may help your children develop

Cooking for your family at home can help you to:

o choose healthier options

o teach cooking skills to your children
o provide more variety for your family
o save money

o and have more family time together

Getting dinner cooked for the family can feel a bit chaotic and chore- like,

especially for a very busy working mother on a good week day; but if you really
think about it, it can actually be a pretty special thing to do.

To make cooking for your family easy and fun, here are some ideas that could
help:

i. Turn your kitchen into a place you actually LOVE want to be in. You know,
most of us will want to decorate our sitting rooms to show off, but the kitchen is