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Let youngsters help in kitchen

Deborah Shelton, author of "The Five Minute Parent" (Bayou Publishing, $12.95), suggests planning one easy dish that your child can make on his or her own. Lay out all of the ingredients, chopped and peeled if necessary, along with the appropriate bowls and utensils. Here are a few dishes to try, along with a list of what you'll need:

• Guacamole: mashed avocados, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions, oregano, salt, bowl, spoon.
• Fruit salad: sliced apples, pineapple, pears, other favorite fruits, bowl, spoon.
• Instant pudding: package of instant pudding, milk, bowl, spoon.
  
  
  

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