My second goal for the new school year is to eat dinner as a family! I have made this goal several times, but I always revert to bad habits of serving up the kids at the counter, and then eating on my own later. I am going to try harder this school year. There are so many reasons to eat dinner together. Here are a few:
- Families who eat together develop strong parent child bonds
- Teens who regularly have meals together are less likely to get into fights, take drugs, be promiscuous, and drink.
- Children with families that eat together do better academically.
- Families that eat together generally eat more nutritiously.
- Children that are involved by setting the table, and clearing the dishes learn important skills.
- They grow up so fast, it’s time to make memories!
So, my goal this school year is 4 times per week we will have a family dinner! I know we can do it. Its going to be easier now than when they are teenagers and are gone in the evenings.
Here is what holds us back, and what I’ll do to change:
- Problem: Not having dinner prepared! Solution: Menu plan better and prep meals earlier.
- Problem: Husband not home till 6:30 and I hate eating that late: Solution: suck it up! 6:30 isn’t that late!
- Problem: Kids mess around at dinner and take forever to eat! Solution: Enjoy them! I will only have them for a short time.
- Problem: Meetings and evening activities get in the way. Solution: Have breakfast together instead!
Are you good with family dinners? If not, what is holding you back?
So, my goal this school year is 4 times per week we will have a family dinner! I know we can do it. Its going to be easier now than when they are teenagers and are gone in the evenings.
Here is what holds us back, and what I’ll do to change:
Are you good with family dinners? If not, what is holding you back?