Getting the whole family around the dinner table at the same time is one of the most challenging parts of working parenthood. A few tactics can make it a little easier:
- Prioritize it. There will always be another meeting to attend or another errand to run. If you can't find time for family meals, ask yourself what’s getting in the way.
- Save time. Buy fruits and vegetables pre-cut, set up grocery delivery for the foods you always eat, and have a go-to emergency meal on hand as a backup.
- Reset your expectations. If a family dinner every night proves impossible, commit to once a week, or try a family breakfast instead. And it’s fine if the meal involves the microwave, leftovers, or paper plates. The point is to eat together — regularly.
Adapted from “How Working Parents Can Make Family Meals Happen,” by Daisy Wademan Dowling
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