I did lots of baking with my son when he was growing up, and now that he's 23, we still bake Christmas cookies together for old times sake. What I regret is that I didn't get him involved in cooking meals, and especially the concept of balanced, healthy, easy to prepare meals. Now he cooks for himself, and I rather doubt he does much of anything more ambitious than spaghetti. Having a few healthy dinners in your repertoire would be a good experience for all kids.

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