National Family Day

Did you know that today is National Family Day? This day is set aside to remind families about the importance of eating dinner together. Research shows that children who have dinner with their families three or more nights a week are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.

And regardless of family structure or income, teens that eat dinner with their families often are more likely to have better grades, less stress and overall healthier diets.

Here are some ideas to help make family meal time happen:

• Be creative and flexible about when and where you eat.
• Keep meals simple yet healthy.
• Make no-cook mels such as salads or sandwiches.
• Turn off televisions and cell phones to avoid distraction.
• Shop for time savers like pre-cut veggies or pre-cooked meats.

Ironically, I stumbled upon a separate article that reiterated the importance of teenagers eating meals with their families.

If you start when they are young, family meals will just be part of your family's routine.

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National Family Day

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