Family Dinner - Make Time For it!

Family Dinner helps your children stay connected.

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

One simple key is to plan regular family dinners. There are many excellent reasons to make the family dinner part of your routine as often as you can.

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[gladys906]

This is so true. My 11-yo DS is now on a "cooking" stage. He likes making cakes and pastries and loves serving the whole family with them with matching flowers and candles. And we love appreciating him.