To have fun with family during we are having food together. These are beautiful moments that share the joys and sorrows of the day. But a word of abandonment, or the urgency of someone to get up quickly after eating, is enough to ruin everyone’s happiness. But if this time is used effectively, growing up is a family affair. Here are five ways to make mealtime more meaningful …
1. Keep Mobile and Television Away
Limiting the use of mobile phones and televisions during meals can help keep family members more active at the table. Family members should try to stay together for at least the first 10-15 minutes. Gradually that time should be brought up. Thus young children should be trained to spend more time with family.
2. If everyone wants to get to the dining table together, they have to help each other get things done
It is good to share responsibilities with each other so that everyone can come together at the dinner table. Let one set the table and the other cook the food together. Likewise, after dinner let everyone clean the dining table and kitchen together. They should also be willing to help each other when washing dishes. In doing so, these times can lead to in-depth family conversations.
3. Begin with prayer
When everyone is gathered, pray together before eating. This is a great time and place for young children to learn prayers and for adults to strengthen those prayers. Praying together strengthens family ties.
4. Encourage conversations
Try to get everyone together to share something about their day. Let them share all the humor and pain that stays in their memory every day. Or each member of the family will be talking about different topics each day. So everyone can talk about their favorite topics in the family.
5. End meal time by sharing something you remember with gratitude
Share something that makes the mind happy at mealtime. Finish meal time happily by sharing the beautiful moments of your day.