The Importance of Family Mealtime
Why you should eat as a family
Benefits of Eating as a Family
Gain Conversation Skills
- Eating together provides the opportunity to talk with each other
- Teach the children how to listen and engage in conversations
- Give them a chance to share their opinions
- Expands their vocabulary
Nutritional Benefits
- Increases healthy eating habits while cooking together
- Families drink less pops and eat less fried and junk food
- Increases the intake of fruits and vegetables
Table Manners
- Learn from your parents the right way to eat
- Gives you practice before eating in public
Importance of Eating as a Family
- Make memories with your family
- Spend time together even when there is a busy schedule
- You have crucial conversations
- Learn about family traditions and cultures
- Make a routine
Strategies to Eating as a Family
- Plan ahead for the time
- Prepare the meal as a family
- Serve a variety of different foods
- Keep calm and friendly
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