By Alexandra Greeley, Catholic Exchange - Another New Jersey mom, Lindsey Schlegel, shares her summer fun experiences when cooking with her children, ages 2 to 12 years old. “During the school year, there are activities around dinnertime, which make it difficult to get kids really involved in cooking,” she said. “In the summer, our schedule is looser (and the kids don’t have homework!), so we have more time to practice skills and try new techniques.