Getting back on a family dinner schedule is one of the best gifts you can give your children after the holidays. Family dinner has been shown to enhance school success, decrease illegal substance use and decrease bullying and teasing.
Take the time to name each night a different dining experience.
Sunday = Buffet Night
Monday = Hearty Meals Night
Tuesday = Spaghetti Night
Wednesday = On Broadway! As your children prepare and sing a show of any sort. Thursday = Picnic Night – Remember you can picnic anywhere anytime, in your backyard, in the park or even on the family room floor.
Friday = Ethnic Dinner Night, try some exotic food choices or simply stick with Chinese.
Saturday = Date Night, mom and dad go out and kids enjoy Pizza and salad.
Change up your schedule when kids get energized or you run out of recipes. Check out www.cooks.com, www.rachaelray.com, www.allrecipes.com and www.bhg.com for monthly recipes.
