How to embrace the mess and teach your kids to cook

Life Kit: Parenting by NPR

Jul 24, 202518:50Kids & family

If you have kids, cooking with them might sound like a daunting prospect. But David Nayfeld, the chef behind the new book, Dad, What's for Dinner?, says cooking with your kids can create positive memories and help your k...

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