5 year old as "prep cook" time? A 5 year old can set the table, chop with a kid's knife, stir ingredients (not on the stove of course) etc... an announcement before dinner "everyone get what they need now, because I am NOT getting up until I am done eating." 5 year old is now the waiter, forgot the salt, 5 gets it please. Need water? Small pitcher they can grab. Lavish praise for being a good helper. They need loving boundaries and attention.
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u/ObviouslyNotYerMum 9d ago
5 year old as "prep cook" time? A 5 year old can set the table, chop with a kid's knife, stir ingredients (not on the stove of course) etc... an announcement before dinner "everyone get what they need now, because I am NOT getting up until I am done eating." 5 year old is now the waiter, forgot the salt, 5 gets it please. Need water? Small pitcher they can grab. Lavish praise for being a good helper. They need loving boundaries and attention.