I remember some time ago that I watched an ad by @ikea about dining tables. I liked the part that mentioned that the dining table was the original family social media. Yes! The dining table brings the family together and many conversations are shared there.
I do remember discussing many topics at the table with my parents and siblings and some fun jokes.
Food is social. When we eat together, we enjoy food more. When we enjoy food more, we get more nutrients from it.
When families eat together, it benefits them in so many ways not just health-related, but also socially. It is associated with better behaviours in children and teens. I think it brings the family closer together too.
When little kids know about the table routine, they are more likely to try new foods at the table without pressure.
With that, we encourage kids and families to sit together at the table and enjoy at least one meal as a family, if not more. My mother had this rule that we have to have dinner together even if we wait for few hours for everyone to finish classes or work (before leaving parents' home).
Do you eat together as a family?