YOUR KITCHEN TABLE | Family Meal Time

Engaging Conversation On A Platter

Source | Healthy Kids Today

I am sure you have read the countless books and articles on the importance of dining together as a family.  I am a true believer in meals together in my home.  I am not saying everyday we get it exactly right because just like everyone else we have scheduling obligations.  However, we make a conscious effort to put our family meals first.  Even if we are dining out the purpose of the meal is to engage one another. 

Do you make it a point to encourage dining together in your home? 

Here are few tips to bring everyone back to your kitchen table.

 

Key Ingredients for Family Meal Time

Togetherness - The whole family at a set time and place.

Be Present - Sit facing one another, not looking at a TV, computer or phone.

Food - Family dining is the perfect time to experience new foods and cuisines together.

Conversation -There should be conversation. View this time as your "family huddle". Let no topic be off limits.

 

Tools You Can Use

 
The Family Dinner by Laurie David, Kirstin Uhrenholdt is a book that explains why family dinner matters so much, and then shows you how to do it. 

Visit the website at thefamilydinnerbook.com
 
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