Family Meal is the foundation to a happy and healthy family. Leading studies have shown that a family that eats together at least 5 times a week is more prosperous and happy. Kids don't get into trouble rather they do better in school, couples are happier, moms feel satisfied, and the reason is because the family is connected. They actually know each other and are in sync. And when I say family meal, I am not talking about everyone around the table with ipods and a TV on, taking phone calls. I am talking about time where all those distractions are put away and sole focus is on building relationships with those around the table. It's not complicated, it is actually simple but I know it isn't easy.
When I first started cooking up family meal with my kids many years ago–I did it because that's what my mom did. I'll admit, there were times that I was a little stressed and not always thrilled of the time it took. While family meal is critical to your family's success, ours had felt totally routine, as if I was going through the motions. And even a routine family meal is better than none at all, don't sell yourself and your family short.
Family Meal is the most important thing you can give your family. It is the most important thing you can do today. A society cannot thrive without it. Your family cannot be strong without it. It is everything.
It will be the foundation for your own happiness. It will be they key to your success.
Because really you aren't just eating together, you are sharing something. Of course the experience of the food yes, but also a feeling that goes beyond that. I'd go so far as to say, it's down right primal, the deepest kind of bond you can build. You are creating community and a sense of belonging. You will find each other through family meal and you'll even find yourself.