Eats Together To Stays Healthy Together

What is the family that eats together also stays healthy together?
Recent studies have shown that not only do children like to sit at the dinner table and eat meals with their parents, but they are more likely to eat a balanced, nutritious meals when they do. But in our busy lives these days it seems the lead, take the family all together in the same place at the same time can be a difficult task. Between work schedules, after school activities, tasks, and the like, it seems we have less and less. But with these simple ideas and some planning, mealtime can be a fun and valuable family time.
Appoint at least one night per week to have a sit down meal with your family. Sunday night is usually a good choice for this because you have more time to relax and weekend duty is completed.
Involve your child in meal planning and preparation. This will give them a strong sense of self and the foundation for a lifetime of healthy meal planning and preparation.
Make sure the television is turned off, and made a rule that all incoming telephone calls to voice mail or answering machine during the meal. Taking the time to visit each other and enjoy each others company. This is an excellent time to reconnect and find out what events are happening this week. Take your time eating, and teach your child how to do the same in the process. Eating slowly is a healthy habit. Do not jump in and began to wash the dishes and putting things away until everyone is finished eating and talking.
In those days you can not sit as a family, trying to make a habit of sitting and chatting with them while they eat, rather than hastily pursuing these activities. It shows them you are interested and you care and want to be and to become involved and important part of their daily lives.