Problem: Your child is at the stage where he mimics everything you do (sigh), but come dinnertime his presence in the kitchen and “let me try” persistance is more a hindrance than a help.

Solution: Let him really help without the worry he’ll get hurt on sharp cooking tools. Made of nylon and silicone, this new line of children’s kitchen tools by Curious Chef are safe, made for tiny hands and best of all, they actually work.  Their 27 Piece Foundation Set (curiouschef.com) is the perfect starter kit for any future culinary genius and even comes with his very own apron and toque.