Cooking is a great way to teach children math concepts, safety skills that are important for cooking safely, and how to feel included in mealtime. Cooking activities will naturally unfold when navigating through recipes with kids if you focus on the importance of staying safe while cooking by holding kitchen tools safely or using oven mitts so hands don't get burned from the heat. When asking your child to help out during preparation time they'll feel more involved in mealtime because it's something they were able to contribute to!