Baking Together: The Simple Screen-Free Reset Families Need in 2026
Quick check-in: when was the last time your whole family did something together without a screen nearby? No show playing in the background. No one is scrolling. Just… together. In 2026, many families are craving that again. And surprisingly, one of the easiest ways to get there is by baking. Here’s why baking works when other screen-free ideas fall flat. Everyone has a role. Hands are busy. Conversation happens without forcing it. You’re not asking kids to “be present”-they just are. That’s why baking keeps showing up as one of the most reliable, fun things to do with kids at home . And no, this isn’t about perfect recipes or Pinterest kitchens. Think simple. One easy recipe. Thirty to forty-five minutes. The goal isn’t cookies-it’s shared time. Some flour will spill. Someone will taste everything. A kid might walk away halfway through. That’s normal. The memory still counts. If stress is what usually stops you, remove the friction: Prep ingredients ahead of time Use forgiving recipe...