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Summertime for me means grilling. And maybe grilling with kids!<\/p>\n

Summertime for my 4-year-old means playing outside from the time she wakes up\u00a0until Earth is conquered by our \u201ckind and benevolent\u201d robot overlords. Or at least until we drag her kicking and screaming to bed. You know, whichever comes first.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s also at that age where she just wants to help me do everything. All. The. Time. So, when I\u2019m outside grilling, and she\u2019s outside on the swings, guess what she finds more interesting? That\u2019s right, helping Daddy cook steaks. Grilling with kids can be tricky, so here are a few tips to keep little ones safe around the grill without squashing their budding independence.<\/p>\n

Before you start, let those (lovable) picky eaters pick their own dinner. Plot out some time to flip through grilling cookbooks and let the kids pick a few drool-worthy BBQ recipes<\/a>. Sure, kids will most likely choose based on picture alone, but once they choose there\u2019s a better chance they\u2019ll actually eat it since they picked it. If not? Well, I didn\u2019t say it was a \u201cgood\u201d chance, did I? Here’s some helpful tips to get your kids to eat meat<\/a>! Speaking of delicious meat, if you’re a dad, you probably know the struggle of finding time for your own grilling desires. And if your kids need some steak gift ideas for Father’s Day<\/a>, why not drop a hint for a Father’s Day gift subscription<\/a>? It’s the gift that keeps your grill fired up with incredible steak cuts, making those cookouts even better.<\/p>\n

Tips for Grilling with Kids<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Getting Them Involved: Kid-Friendly Prep Tasks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Depending on your kids\u2019 age and capabilities, once you start crafting the recipe, they\u2019ll want to help. Great! Have them brush on BBQ sauce, sprinkle on the steak rub<\/a>, help make burger patties \u2014\u00a0there\u2019s an array of things they can help with. Besides, when you think about it, grilling is just craft time anyway. Delicious, delicious craft time.<\/p>\n

Before You Fire Up: Showing Hot Zones<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, time to grill. Before firing it up, show your shadow what parts of the grill will get hot. Kids touching grill lids is just one of the primary reasons a pleasant cookout turns into a conversely unpleasant trip to a quick care facility.<\/p>\n

Grilling Zone Safety: Setting Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Finally, time to grill. For real this time. Pull that sucker away from the house, deck, or out from under any eaves a good 10 ft. or so and double-check there\u2019s no fat remnants anywhere \u2014 especially the grease trap \u2014 that might cause unexpected flare-ups.<\/p>\n

Mark Out Their Safe Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Until they can actually use any of your long-handled grilling tools (you have long-handled grilling tools, right?), you may just want to flat-out keep kids away from the grill. There\u2019s absolutely no shame in that. The challenge is establishing the boundaries so the kids understand without feeling like the iron fist of the Dad-tatorship is coming down on them. A couple suggestions: gather the kids around and establish a grilling safe zone. Then let them mark it off with something fun like sidewalk chalk if you\u2019re on a patio or toys if you\u2019re in the yard. They\u2019ve now established their own<\/em> boundaries, which they\u2019re more likely to follow since \u201cit was their idea.\u201d If you need to, designate one of them as the \u201cGuardian of the Grill Zone\u201d to make sure none of the other kids step over the line. You might be amazed how a simple title ushers in a sense of pride and responsibility!<\/p>\n

Propane Safety: Check for Leaks<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Using propane? Check the tank, hoses, and connection points for leaks when turning it on. Everything in order but you still smell gas? Cancel the cookout and call the fire department, or so says the National Fire Protection Association. Sounds like a smart idea to me.<\/p>\n

Charcoal Safety: Lighting and Storage<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Using charcoal? A charcoal chimney is safer than lighter fluid since you can start the fire with simple newspaper, but if lighter fluid is your loyal fire starter, never use it on already lit charcoals. And for the love of our future robot overlords, stash it out of reach of your shadow when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n

Always Have a Fire Extinguisher Ready<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Lastly, know where your fire extinguisher is. Better yet, have one at the ready.<\/p>\n

Sure, most of this is common sense, but if you have a shadow that wasn\u2019t around during last grilling season \u2014\u00a0like myself \u2014\u00a0enjoying a good grilling refresher never hurts.<\/p>\n

Speaking of refresher, there\u2019s nothing like a cold drink while grilling. Make sure your shadow has a tasty (age-appropriate) beverage, too. After all, grilling with kids can be so fun. Cheers!<\/p>\n

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