Stuck doing dinner duty before soccer games, art club, cello practice, and swimming lessons? These self-serve Crock-Pot recipes are also handy if the children are coming and going at different times, which is a reality for a lot of families — especially during the school year. We all wish we had kids who were a little more helpful when it comes to cooking and cleaning, but the reality is that most cooking tasks are too dangerous for even some of our bigger kids. Crock-Pots are one of the most handy kitchen tools to have around. They are set-it and forget-it easy, can make even the cheapest cut of meat tasty, and when the food is ready, all kids have to do is lift the lid (with a potholder!) and grab a spoonful. So read on and check out these 40 great kid-friendly Crock-Pot dinners that any mom can have ready and waiting for the brood when they’re hungry. farbled/Shutterstock More from CafeMom: 8 Yummy Overnight Slow-Cooker Breakfasts Kids Can Serve Themselves