Health after-school snacks

Your kids will eventually want to craft their own after-school snacks. Here are five tips to remember.

1 Always be aware of safety. Don't turn your back on them, especially when they are using knives, and never leave them at the stove unattended.


2 Let kids take an active role in cooking. Give them age-appropriate tasks such as ripping lettuce leaves for salad.


3 Explain what you're doing--you'll be amazed at what they remember.


4 Baking is always a good place to start since it doesn't require knives and uses simple ingredients.


5 Turn off the TV. Cooking is also about eating together.