Guest Picks: Kid-Friendly Kitchen

I can see my two-year-old having all sorts of conversations with the animals on these bowls. Which is perfect for me, because sometimes she needs a little distraction while I feed her.

Are your kids into numbers? My kids are! This would be perfect for helping them set the table and learning the number of people who are eating.

This is such a simple idea, but one that kids will appreciate. Serving ice cream to friends and family at a big barbecue get-together is the best job around.

This would be the perfect cake stand for a little girl who thinks she's a mermaid. Do you have any in your family like that?

I like enamelware in my house. It's great for using at home as well as for camping trips.

Fun, colorful plates? Yes, please!

My kids always want to play with oven mitts. I like this one because it looks like an animal's mouth.

Just as I love fun measuring cups, I also love fun measuring spoons. These are colorful, which is helpful for children who may not know their fractions yet — you could just say "get the yellow one," for example.

It's amazing what a fun plate can do to encourage my children to eat.

There are a lot of things kids can't make, but there are a lot of things they can make, such as sandwiches and other lunch box treats. I am a big believer in cookbooks for kids.