Holidays: How to entertain with kids

Hosting a kid-friendly holiday feast isn't always a walk in the park. But don't stress! Follow these helpful tips and your party should go off without a hitch.

Get your kids to help with the prep of one of the dishes on the menu (even if it's just spinning the salad greens). They will be so much more interested in eating it.

Create a designated kids' hangout space, which can be as simple as a corner full of cushions or as elaborate as a tent. They will love it, and won't be pulling at your skirt hem all evening.

Have a designated person to do an activity with the kids as soon as they arrive to get them busy so the adults can enjoy a drink together.

Kids will wreak havoc on a big bowl of chips and decimate a veggie platter in two minutes. Offer individually portioned snacks that they can eat on-the-go.