Kiddos in the Kitchen Stephanie Conner

For Brent Jackson, who was diagnosed with autism when he was 6 years old, cooking is a part of his independence as an adult. This is the story of his relationship with cooking and his advice for parents who want to teach their kids to cook.

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Autumn Michaelis, mother of five and author of the new cookbook Whole Food for Your Family, shares a story of kitchen magic.

Here’s an easy kitchen activity that anyone can do — seasoned pretzels. Less than 25 minutes in the kitchen plus baking time is all it takes. No special kitchen gadgets required.

Before you can teach your kids anything in the kitchen, you need them to be paying attention. Screens off, toys away, brains focused. Learn how Autumn Michaelis, founder of the blog WholeFoodFor7 and author of the new cookbook, Whole Food for Your Family, keeps her five boys engaged in the kitchen — and why it matters.

Laura Fuentes, founder of MOMables.com, shares her thoughts on the kitchen tasks kids should learn — and at what age. Author of five cookbooks and mom of three, Laura wants to help parents who want to learn to cook, feed their families and teach their kids. Plus, meet our latest Cooking Kiddo, Rhea Dhingra, from Toronto, Canada.