![]() The 4-H Name and Emblem have special protections from Congress, protected by code 18 USC 707. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information is for educational purposes only. Quentin Tyler, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Turn off all electronics including television and put cell phones in a basket on silence. Ask children what is happening in their life. Children love to share stories about what is happening around them. Set up special dinner nights like taco night or have each family member come up with their own special type of dinner. Have a special plate that is rotated to celebrate special accomplishments and events for each family member. ![]() Enjoy table talk by sharing positive things that have happened during the day. ![]() Preparing the food, setting the table and cleaning up makes light work for everyone. Family meals filled with caring people and laughter creates happy memories that last a lifetime. This will encourage children to try something new. Try to include different foods with meals. Sit with children where you can have eye contact and talk with each other. Eat at the park or on a blanket on the floor. The benefits of eating together far exceed possible scheduling challenges. Make time for meals together a priority.Here are tips from Iowa State University on how to get started with family meals: Eating together can increase confidence and self-esteem helping to decrease stress and provide a way to share mealtime responsibilities. Having a purpose for eating meals together can mean engaging in communication, sharing information or practicing manners and that can help families feel more connected to each other and interested in future mealtime together. Families that practice eating together create memories and help to create strong family bonds and healthy habits. Taking 30 minutes to eat together and talk together makes mealtimes more than just about putting energy into the body. A family meal is not always about what is being eaten, but rather that family members have time to eat together. They may involve a picnic, ordering food to go or creating a home-cooked meal from scratch. ![]() Is your family too busy with work or school to eat meals together? Do you find family mealtime more of a burden than enjoyable? Life can be busy and adding one more task into the day may seem almost impossible but making time for family meals is one task that should not be skipped.įamily meals may look different for everyone.
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