Make Time for the Family Dinner

Its well documented that children who eat dinner regularly with their families feel more connected, do better in school and are less likely to be involved in drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors. But in todays fast-paced, demanding, crazy world, there seems to be little time for getting together and connecting with family, and in blended families with transitioning children and packed schedules, its even more challenging. We have the illusion of unity with our pervasive cell phones, text messaging and email, but theres no substitute for face to face, gadget-free communication with family members all in one place.

One simple solution is to schedule regular family dinners. There are many good reasons to make the family dinner part of your routine as often as possible.

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