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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryInspiring Grandchildren to be Grand Cooks



Inspiring Grandchildren to be Grand Cooks

Author: Macey Stewart

Planning Unit: Johnson County CES

Major Program: Family Development General

Plan of Work: Improve Individual and Family Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Getting children involved with cooking supports their development in many ways. But changes in culture, family structure, and food costs have led to changes in cooking at home. With fewer chances to learn and practice cooking, there are concerns that cooking skills will be lost in younger generations. The Johnson County Extension Office hosted Leader Lessons for 15 people with a session called Inspiring Children to Become Grand Cooks. This program highlighted the important role older adults play in helping children learn how to cook, whether they are a seasoned chef or just getting started. Participants left with a recipe for mostly fun and a little mess with special young ones.

Of those surveyed after the program, 100% reported the ability to list at least two benefits of older adults and children cooking together. Also, 100% of people reported the ability to explain developmentally appropriate ways to involve children in the kitchen, and 100% can create a plan for working with children in the kitchen. As a result of this program, 95% said they intend to share their cooking skills with one or more children at least once, and 95% will plan ongoing opportunities to cook with children.

In conclusion, one participant stated, "I'm visiting [soon], with my grandchildren in Kansas and I'm taking recipes to work on with them while I'm there."






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