It may seem easier and faster to do it yourself, but the time you invest in teaching your children to pitch in will be worth every minute. Let your children handle all the safe parts of cooking a meal, serving it, and cleaning up.
Enjoyable conversation is to the soul what food is to the body.
I'll call you when it's time to wash your hands. Keep paper towels and sponges where children can reach them. With younger children, you may need to do the cleaning up.