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4 Effective Ways To Make Mealtimes More Fun

It’s always wholesome having the family altogether after a long day. And one way of ensuring you can bond with your loved ones is over a meal, and what better time to do it than at dinner. However, the modern lifestyle makes this challenging, as eating behind the screen or alone in the room is pretty much the norm. Fortunately, you can change this! There are several ways you can make your dinner time an enjoyable family fun time. Here are a few.

  1. Play games

What’s a fun time without some games? A great way to bond with your family is by playing games, and meal time offers the perfect opportunity to do so. Trivia quizzes are an exciting way to learn, talk, and bond with your family. You can also create a family Question Game to get to know about your family, their day, goals, and so on. You can also play charades after dinner or a game Pictionary before. Playing games also lightens the mood, making it easier for the family to talk about various issues and feel closer.

  1. Don’t do too much with the food

Of course, a healthy, hearty meal is a great way to make your meals with your family enjoyable. However, this does require a considerable amount of time, and you may not be able to keep up with preparing such meals every dinner. Although eating is essentially the point of your family dinner, your time together is more important. Therefore, you should consider being more flexible with dinner meals. For example, you can simply order a pizza or prepare a delicious meal of instant pot meatballs with spaghetti. You can also try out new dinner recipes to keep your family guessing and trying new and exciting flavors and tastes.

  1. Schedule time

Although spending meal time together is important, it can take some time to get used to and become a family habit. Additionally, it can be difficult to get everyone available every day— especially when you, your partner, and your children have busy lives. Therefore, it is advisable to schedule various family dinner times. You should start slowly, like meeting for a family dinner twice a week. However, be sure not to do this too often as this would make it more of a “chore.” Occasionally, you and your family might need some space.

  1. Set up, prep meals, and clean up together

Every part of your dinner time can be used to have fun with your family. Let your kids set up the table. This allows them to know simple dining setup etiquettes. You can also set up themes for your dining table to make it more exciting. Preparing dinner with your family is also a great idea as it allows you to teach yourself and your family how to cook various meals. In several ways, cooking also helps your family bond as everyone feels involved in the process. After dinner, cleaning up together can be just as bonding, and not to mention, quicker! 

Heather Brummett

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