Kiddos in the Kitchen

There are plenty of jobs for kids in the kitchen, including food prep, clean-up and even simple flavor exploration. Join host Stephanie Conner in Kiddos in the Kitchen and find inspiration plus real tips from chefs, cooking instructors, health experts and more on how to turn kitchen experiences into family experiences.

The Power of Independence in the Kitchen 12/29/2022

The Power of Independence in the Kitchen 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. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/25454223

Signal Awards Listeners Choice Voting 12/15/2022

Signal Awards Listeners Choice Voting Kiddos in the Kitchen is up for a Signal Award Listeners Choice Award. Please cast your vote before Dec. 22. Vote here: /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/25313652

Making Magic in the Kitchen (Small Plate) 12/12/2022

Making Magic in the Kitchen (Small Plate) Autumn Michaelis, mother of five and author of the new cookbook Whole Food for Your Family, shares a story of kitchen magic. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/25296507

Bonus: Let’s Make Seasoned Pretzels (Small Plate) 09/30/2022

Bonus: Let’s Make Seasoned Pretzels (Small Plate) 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. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/24479910

Keeping Kids Engaged in the Kitchen 09/16/2022

Keeping Kids Engaged in the Kitchen 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. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/24383043

Kitchen Tasks By Age 04/28/2022

Kitchen Tasks By Age 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. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/22926125

Kitchen Personalities 03/11/2022

Kitchen Personalities Alison Settle, executive chef at Barn8 at Hermitage Farm in Kentucky, shares what she’s learned about different personalities in the kitchen — and how she prepares to cook with her 5-year-old son, Arlo. Plus, what’s one kitchen gadget she says you don’t ever need? And meet our latest Cooking Kiddo, William White. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/22352852

Small Plate Revisited: A Kiddo Makes Banana Bread 02/23/2022

Small Plate Revisited: A Kiddo Makes Banana Bread Let’s go back to Banana Bread Day 2021 and our special Small Plate episode. Follow along as we bake banana bread with a 6-year-old. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/22130537

The Science of Fermentation 02/12/2022

The Science of Fermentation Cooking is an art that leans into science. Time in the kitchen is an opportunity to teach a life skill and do some fun experiments, too. Today, Phoebe von Reis shares her insights on fermentation and how to make this kitchen activity an interesting one for the whole family. Plus, she gives her take on what makes a perfect sourdough. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/22108520

Setting an Example 01/15/2022

Setting an Example As parents, we can pass down recipes and teach kitchen skills. But perhaps nothing is more important than sharing a love of cooking and time in the kitchen — than the example we set. Martin Diez, a pastry chef with the global chocolate giant Barry Callebaut, shares how he and his wife are doing just that. Plus, learn what a ragu is and the kitchen gadget one chef says could take your cooking to new heights. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/21784286

Holiday Baking with Kids 12/03/2021

Holiday Baking with Kids Holiday baking is a treasured time for some parents — a dreaded one for others. But professional chef and baker Jackie Bruchez knows holiday baking with kids isn’t about the perfect cookie. It’s about creating memories. And she’s here to help make it fun and doable for all of us. PLUS, meet our first featured cooking kiddo, Chef Ayo Brazier. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/21366101

Food Safety & The Dishes Every Young Chef Should Know 11/12/2021

Food Safety & The Dishes Every Young Chef Should Know Food safety is important. After all, no one likes salmonella. But as parents, we don’t always feel confident we know what’s important to teach our kids. So, today, food safety expert Lisa Yakas weighs in. Then, four chefs share the dishes they think everyone should know how to cook before they leave home. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/21139769

Set Yourself Up for Cooking Success 09/24/2021

Set Yourself Up for Cooking Success Let’s talk about the basics. What are the keys to a successful evening in the kitchen? Hint: It’s not fresh ingredients or the perfect recipe. Chef, kids cooking class instructor and owner of Palate Culinary Services Debbie McGiffin shares her advice. This is what she teaches her young students on the first day of cooking camp. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/20577707

What’s in Store for Season 3 09/10/2021

What’s in Store for Season 3 Welcome to Season 3 of the Kiddos in the Kitchen podcast! Get a sneak peek of what’s in store for the new season. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/20404013

Summer Shorts: Make Your Own Fruit Soda (Small Plate) 08/20/2021

Summer Shorts: Make Your Own Fruit Soda (Small Plate) In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. The Fruit Soda project was something we learned about from a magazine launching this fall. Get ready to have fun with your kiddos making a soda you won’t mind them drinking. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/20200274

Summer Shorts: Make Your Own Chicken Marinade (Small Plate) 07/30/2021

Summer Shorts: Make Your Own Chicken Marinade (Small Plate) In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. The Chicken Marinade project was so successful we’ve done it more than once. Get ready to have fun with your kiddos making an original chicken marinade recipe. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/19897067

Summer Shorts: The Popsicle Project (Small Plate) 07/09/2021

Summer Shorts: The Popsicle Project (Small Plate) In “Mommy Summer School,” we’re doing projects to help encourage experimentation and inspire empowerment in the kitchen. And the Popsicle Project was a winner. Get inspired to spend an afternoon with your kiddos making totally original and totally fun popsicles. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/19730051

Introducing Kids to Foods from Around the World 05/14/2021

Introducing Kids to Foods from Around the World Understanding the cuisines of various cultures gives us a window into the world as well as a greater repertoire to draw from when we cook. In this month’s episode — the Season 2 finale — Chef Clifton Lyles of Revolution Foods is back to talk about introducing kids to foods from around the world. Then, Dr. Natalie Muth shares a helpful tip about sweets. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/19099145

Where Food Comes From 04/16/2021

Where Food Comes From What happens when we help kids understand where foods come from? Is it possible they’ll be motivated to make choices that are healthier for their bodies and for the planet? That’s what Meagan Fishell, founder of The Healthy Kid Project, hopes. Later in the episode, we’re joined by Clifton Lyles, Executive Chef and Vice President of Product Development for Revolution Foods, with a simple way to prepare asparagus. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/18733424

How We Cook and Eat Now 03/12/2021

How We Cook and Eat Now The pandemic has changed everything in our lives, including how a lot of us view cooking at home and eating with our families. In this episode, we’re talking to Theresa McCluskey, a full-time working mom of four, about how the pandemic has affected her cooking. Then, registered dietitian nutritionist Malina Malkani is back to talk about baby-led weaning and how this approach to feeding a baby can change family mealtimes. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/18289460

Small Plate: A Kiddo Makes Banana Bread 02/23/2021

Small Plate: A Kiddo Makes Banana Bread Follow along as we bake banana bread with a 6-year-old in this fun bonus episode. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/17936513

The Meal Is the Byproduct 02/12/2021

The Meal Is the Byproduct How does a professional chef teach his own kiddos to cook? With calm and ease in the kitchen. Executive chef Phillip Baxman shares how he stays calm and his thoughts on safety when cooking with his kids. Then, dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright returns to share a fun kids’ kitchen activity: Slumber Party Oats. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/17909147

Getting Kids to Try New Foods 01/15/2021

Getting Kids to Try New Foods Why won’t my kid try new foods? Why must they say “yucky!” all the time? Frustrated with a picky eater? It’s time to change all that. New year, new family food habits. Allison Rinehart of Lil’ Pinkies Up offers several tips for encouraging kids to try new foods — and improving table manners too. Then, Edel Denha, a Michigan mom, shares her family’s food journey. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/17550674

Holiday Cooking and Baking with Kids 12/11/2020

Holiday Cooking and Baking with Kids Cooking is a sensory experience, and sometimes, kids are able to let go and explore more instinctively than adults. Meghan Stott, a mom and teacher for the blind and visually impaired in Washington state, shares what she’s learned from her own daughter — and how they navigate the kitchen with a visual impairment. Then, Hassanatou Barry, owner of The Babysitter Guru, offers a few tips for baking with kids this holiday season. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/17137622

Small Plate: Homemade Holiday Candy 11/25/2020

Small Plate: Homemade Holiday Candy In this Small Plate bonus episode, registered dietitian Dr. Lauri Wright shares how to make buckeye candies — and her family’s time-honored tradition of spending time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving weekend. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/16926629

Eating Veggies & Picky Eaters 11/13/2020

Eating Veggies & Picky Eaters What parent doesn’t want their kid to eat more vegetables — and to stop being so picky about food? Well, today, we’re talking with two people (both moms) who have some thoughts. First, Kim Bise of NaturalDeets.com shares how she’s gotten her own kids to eat more vegetables as her family has embraced a clean eating lifestyle. Then, Dr. Heather Koza discusses her tips and tricks for dealing with picky eaters. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/16794410

When There Isn’t Enough Food 10/09/2020

When There Isn’t Enough Food Dr. Lauri Wright, chair of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the University of North Florida and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, explains how the pandemic is affecting food access. Then, Mari Suzuki, author of the cookbook Kitchen Wizard Flexipes, shares how to save time in the kitchen and stretch your grocery budget, too. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/16261943

Creating Better Family Mealtimes 09/11/2020

Creating Better Family Mealtimes Parents ask Natalie Muth, MD, what the best thing is they can do for their child. As a pediatrician and dietitian, she says: Eating family meals together. Dr. Muth, author of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ book Family Fit Plan: A 30-day Wellness Transformation, explains how we can make home cooking easier and healthier. Then, Allison Rinehart, a cooking instructor who helps parents expand the horizons of picky eaters, shares creative approaches to those things kids love to hate — veggies! /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/15968384

A Preview of Season 2 08/14/2020

A Preview of Season 2 How do we make cooking simpler and more accessible for families? That’s what our conversations are all about. Hear some of the voices joining us for Season 2, including cookbook author Mari Suzuki, pediatrician and dietitian Dr. Natalie Muth, executive chef Phillip Baxman, babysitting guru Hassanatou Barry, and mom and blogger Kim Bise. Welcome to Season 2 of Kiddos in the Kitchen! /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/15561242

Kitchen Confidence, Empowerment and Fun 06/12/2020

Kitchen Confidence, Empowerment and Fun In the Season 1 finale of Kiddos in the Kitchen, Margie Saidel, the Vice President of Nutrition Sustainability at Chartwells K12, a contract food service management company, shares advice for getting kids interested in food and cooking. Then, Dr. Lisa Sheehan-Smith and her students, Carmen Bell and Diana Romanach, from Middle Tennessee State University share what they’ve learned about engaging kids and getting more confident in the kitchen. /episode/index/show/kiddosinthekitchen/id/14632856

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