If you have children, you probably know that the simplest task like making dinner can be quite a challenge. The kids might be asking for something from another room, they may be complaining about being hungry, or they might be fighting with each other. Whatever they are doing, it is always helpful to have a task to occupy them while you are cooking. One of the best things to let them do is make desserts for the evening.

There are many desserts kids can help make while you are cooking the main meal. You might want to bake cupcakes ahead of time and let them decorate them while you cook. You might also want them to create their own deserts using ingredients you place out.

For instance, you can have them create a fruit cocktail dessert. Simply place out cut fruit, pudding, whipped cr me, and vanilla wafer cookies. Then give them bowls and let them decorate and design a dessert for everyone in your family. When they are done, they can slip the bowls into the fridge and present them after dinner is over.

Your children will love helping with the desserts and you will love the time you get to create a healthy meal for your family. After all, when the kids are happy and occupied, your whole house is happy. Of course, you need to tell them not to snack on the desserts until after they eat their main meal. Or else they may not be hungry at all!