Make Dinnertime Family Time
Updated: January 7, 2009
With hectic schedules, getting your family to eat together may be a rare occurance.
But some families try to reconnect by making dinner together a family priority.
BENEFITS OF FAMILY DINNERS
-Stay Connected
-Reassure Children
-Develop Skills
FAMILY TIME AT THE DINNER TABLE
-Start with what`s possible (small steps)
-Make a family meal a priority
-Keep the conversation positive
-Eliminate distractions: turn off TV, cell phones; turn on answering machine
22 JANUARY 2004
