Place the potatoes in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil, then let them cook for about 25 minutes, until you can easily stick a knife through them. (deliciouslyella.com)
Stir the mixture every now and then and just let it cook until quite thick. (scandifoodie.blogspot.ru)
If your kids aren't helping in the kitchen, I'd definitely encourage letting them help and even letting them cook on their own. (wellnessmama.com)