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Benefits of Eating Together As a Family
Posted On 08/17/2008 13:39:38 by Pickanick
When Adults and Children Eat Together...· Children do better in school.· Children have fewer behavior problems.· Teenagers are less apt to use alcohol or drugs.· Children and teenagers say they like having time to talk to the adults in their lives.· Communication improves between children and adults.· Children understand their family's values and traditions.· Traditions are created around food and meals.Also....· Meals are more nutritious and healthful.· Food dollars go further.· Time is better utilized because the family only cooks one meal.· Involves family in meal preparation.

10 Tips for Quality Family Meals

1. Aim for 4 or more meals a week.2. Make family meals a priority.3. Keep a sense of humor and laugh a lot.4. Cook it quick and eat it slow.5. Work toward happy, relaxing conversations at meals.6. If time is an issue, make meals quick and easy.7. Shop for food and cook together.8. Take telephone calls later.9. Turn the TV off.

10. Respect each individual’s right to decide how much to eat.

Let me help bring your family to the DInner table 4 nights a week or more.  Check out my website for recipes in the "Key to the Kitchen" and shop by on-line catalog for many delicious, easy to prepare meals.  www.homemadegourmet.com/nikki21659

Tags: HomemadeGourmet Dinner Family Eating Children Healthy



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