5 Reasons Why You Should Make Time for Family Meals
Family Meals
Thinking about it now makes me smile. All of those fun times I shared with my mom, dad, brothers, and sisters around the table. I’ll never forget our Friday pizza and game nights. It was the best! What do you think about sharing family meals together?
Are you running through life on a busy cycle? Or are you taking advantage of this really important time in your child’s life?
- Let’s start with how many incredible lessons can be shared by having a family dinner. Teamwork, anyone in the family can help out and pitch in cooking, setting the table, and cleaning the dishes. How about those wonderful practical life skills Maria Montessori taught for many years. Those skills your child will use for the rest of their lives.
2. Children who share regular family meals have closer family relationships, feel better about themselves, and generally have a better sense of belonging.
4. Let’s talk pre-teens and teenagers. This is a changing time in every adolescent’s life. Family meals help bring the family together and can be a great bonding time. Keep it light and keep it happy.
5. You are Setting a good example. In life, our kids are learning by watching us. Making family meals a priority with great conversation and a feeling of family unity is a wonderful example of what a family is all about.
You might also enjoy adding these family dinner conversation starters.
We make it a priority to sit together several times a week for family meals, and it never gets old. Turn the TV off and enjoy the conversation. These memories and gifts you are sharing with your children will last forever. You can do this!
Family Food Ideas
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