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It can be difficult to make time for family dinner, but given these great benefits it’s easy to see why it should be a priority. If your family schedule is complicated, start with one family dinner per week and slowly increase the frequency. It will not take long to see the benefits for every family member involved.

How to Make Time for Family Dinner

• Make it a priority
• Schedule a consistent time for dinner
• Plan meals ahead to save prep time
• Serve simple meals like leftovers or cold sandwiches on busy weeknights
• Don’t over schedule
• Unplug - keep family dinner free from electronics