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April 2015
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Dinner Dialogue Fact: Family dinners are good for you! Many scientific studies over the past 15 years confirm regular family mealtimes are good for the brain, health and morale of all family members; lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, depression, obesity and eating disorders; and lead to higher grade point averages and self-esteem. Build a strong foundation. Children are easily discouraged by disinterest, disapproval and distraction so avoid checking your voicemail or email during mealtimes. Make dinner the exclusive domain of your family, and take time to set the stage for your kids to show them you’re willing to give as much, or more, of what you're asking of them. Set the example and focus on the short time you have together. Use conversation starters. Even young children want to be recognized and included in dinnertime chitchat. While sometimes a simple, "What did you do today?" will result in a great conversation, usually kids need a gentle nudge to get things going. But even teens can be lively conversationalists (just ask their friends!) with only a little encouragement. Test a few of the conversation starters below:
And remember, you can encourage your children to speak up when you speak humbly and unabashedly. Revealing an embarrassing or challenging experience can help your children realize it's okay to open up. Sources: The Family Dinner Project, Purdue University Center for Families | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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