| type="text/javascript">together in the same place at | | | | and the foundation for a lifetime of healthy meal |
| the same time can be a difficult chore. Between | | | | planning and preparation. Make sure the television is |
| work schedules, after-school activities, errands, and | | | | off, and make it a rule that all phone calls go to voice |
| the like, it seems we have less and less time. But | | | | mail or the answering machine during the meal. Take |
| with a few simple ideas and some planning, meal time | | | | this time to visit with one another and enjoy one |
| can be an enjoyable and treasured family time. | | | | another's company. This is a great time to reconnect |
| Designate no less than one night per week to have a | | | | and find out what events happened this week. Take |
| sit-down meal with your family. Sunday nights are | | | | your time eating, and teach your children how to do |
| usually a good choice for this because you have | | | | the same in the process. Eating slowly is a healthy |
| more time to relax and the weekend chores have | | | | habit. Don't jump up and start clearing dishes and |
| been completed. | | | | putting things away until everyone is done eating and |
| Involve your children in the meal planning and | | | | talking. |
| preparation. This gives them a strong sense of self | | | | |