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Your children have been begging to help you in the kitchen. If you're unsure of the best tasks or roles for them, try these: • Start simple. Enlist your child's help preparing a salad. Your little one will enjoy tearing lettuce, dumping ingredients into a large bowl, and tossing them. • Keep assignments age-appropriate. Younger children make great rinsers, carriers, mixers, and pourers. Older ones may enjoy tackling simple recipes on their own with your guidance and supervision. • Allow experimentation. Have a picky eater on your hands? Let him or her combine foods or try unfamiliar ones. • Don't sweat the mess. Spills and stains are inevitable when children are involved. Just relax, have fun, and remember you're making memories and helping your children develop important skills. Your Little Sous Chefs ENJOYING MEALS TOGETHER brings a bounty of benefits for families, particularly children. The authors of a study published in the journal Pediatrics concluded that children who ate with their families at least three times a week were 12 percentless likely to be overweight and 24 percent more likely to eat healthful foods. Family meals also benefit participants in these ways: � Children exhibit fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance. � Children are served nutritious foods and see adults modeling healthful eating patterns. � Family members feel more connected and involved in each other's lives. � Family members are at lower risk of developing eating disorders. So, turn the television off, leave your cell phones in another room, and enjoy getting reacquainted with the most important people in your life. INGREDIENTS: YOUR FAMILY, A HEALTHFUL MEAL, AND A TABLE. INSTRUCTIONS: MIX AND LET SIT FOR AT LEAST 20 MINUTES. YIELD: PRICELESS MEMORIES, A LASTING BOND, BETTER NUTRITION, AND HEALTHY HABITS. Recipe for a Healthy, Happy Family As you look through this magazine, you will find listings of classes and other events. Some are selected to coordinate with the content on the page. Additional listings are grouped by category on pages 6 and 7. Most classes are free and require registration. Classes with low enrollment are generally cancelled three days prior to the start date. Please register early. Register online at kishprograms.org. KishHealth System Cancer Center provides patients and families with education, support and resources to deal with the many challenges presented by cancer. Generous donor support helps underwrite the cost of these programs. If you are interested in making a donation to improve the quality of life for those dealing with cancer, please contact the Health Foundation at 815.748.9954 or visit kishhealthfoundation.org. YOUR GUIDE TO CLASSES AND PROGRAMS 2