Cooking and baking with your kids is a rewarding and memorable experience. And it teaches them skills they can use for the rest of their lives. Author Mardi Michels shares tips on how to make it successful.

When I tell people that I teach kids to cook, I often get looks of incredulity. They think I’m very brave, and patient. Many would never even consider cooking with their kids. Busy schedules mean time is crunched and because cooking…