Children are inherently creative beings, and fostering their creativity through art and play is essential for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Engaging in artistic activities allows children to express themselves freely, explore their imaginations, and develop critical thinking skills. Through play, children learn to experiment, problem-solve, and collaborate with others, fostering creativity and innovation. […]
Dustings of flour and sticky handprints covering every surface; expectant faces gazing up at the kitchen worktop; a wooden spoon just crying out to be licked… Cooking with children is a messy, chaotic, but ultimately joyful experience, one we should cherish rather than fear. […]
The birthday cake; a truly wonderful invention that often leaves us with contented smiles and full bellies. Even bad birthday cakes are generally better received than say…haggis or black pudding is for your birthday. If it is smothered in icing, if it is dry or moist with a filling or sprinkles and covered in candles, […]
The charismatic television chef’s exposure of the fatty junk that constitutes many dinners — summed up by his personal war on the infamous Turkey Twizzler — has caused outrage among parents, and determination that the government should act to protect children’s diets. […]