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The Importance of Family Dinners
This article is in partnership with Uncle Ben’s. Growing up we had dinner at 6:00pm every night. Mom cooked, and everyone ate what was on their plates. Fast forward a few decades and dinnertime has changed. Whether it’s because kids have more extracurricular activities, parents have competing work schedules, or easier access to take-out food…
Finding Time for Family Dinners
Rushing home from work, I call the children and tell them to have their cleats on and be waiting outside the door because I will be there in five minutes to pick them up for practice.
The Importance of Family Dinners
If your family is like most, your days are filled with chaos. Everyone is constantly running around in opposite directions for school, work, errands, extra-curricular activities, you name it. You may live in the same house, but oftentimes its almost impossible to get everyone in the same place to just spend some time together. The solution? Sitting down to eat dinner together at least a few times a week. Everyone has to eat and evening time is usually the best chance to get everyone to slow down and reconnect after long days before heading off to sleep.
Healthy Dinners for Children
You want your children to eat more vegetables and whole grains for dinner. They probably want to eat more breaded, fried or cheesy dishes. Instead of arguing over meals, learn to compromise by putting a healthy spin on favorite dinners. Skip the fryer and mystery meat and serve your children baked breaded chicken breasts. Spruce up plain pizza by trading in the white crust for whole wheat, easing up on the cheese and adding some well-liked vegetables.
Healthy Dinners for Preschoolers
Some children will eat anything that you put in front of them, but most preschoolers are finicky eaters. Nonetheless, you don’t want your child to live on peanut butter sandwiches, macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Serve foods that are kid-friendly and healthy. Make every bit count by squeezing vegetables in, even when they aren’t usually there.