NU67 Supervise older children carefully when they are in the kitchen. Put pot handles toward the back of the stove. NU37 Do not drink hot liquids in the child care area. Keep coffee and other hot liquids and hot foods out of the reach of infants and young children. Young children like to be involved with what is going on around them.
Children can help with setting the table, serving the food, and cleaning the table.
NU34 Mealtimes should be happy times. Encourage children to eat the nutritious foods you provide, but do not force them to eat. Don't deny dessert as a punishment. NU46 A child who is rewarded or punished with food may overeat or believe that sweets are special foods. A child who is rewarded frequently with sweets may have an increased risk of dental cavities.