It’s a well-documented fact that kids who eat dinner consistently with their families feel more connected, do better in school and are less likely to be involved in drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors. But in today’s fast-paced, taxing, busy world, there seems to be little time for gathering and connecting with family, and in blended families with transitioning kids and jam-packed schedules, it’s even more difficult. We have the illusion of connectedness with our ever present cell phones, text messaging and email, but there’s no substitute for face to face, electronic-free communication with family members all together.
One simple solution is to schedule regular family dinners. There are many good reasons to make the family dinner part of your routine as often as possible.
