This post defines mindful and mindless screen time, and offers ways to help kids become more aware of their own screen behaviors. My teen daughter takes a break from TikTok over the summer. This is no easy task, given that staying up-to-date on trends means staying current on what is happening on social media forContinueContinue reading “Helping Kids Understand Mindful and Mindless Screen Time”
Category Archives: Family Dinner Topics
Family Dinner Topic: What Word Would You Choose to Guide You in the New Year?
One-word intentions have grown in popularity in recent years. Unlike traditional New Years’ resolutions, one-word intentions are simple and straightforward.
The Surprising Benefits of Family Dinner
Studies find that family dinner offers benefits such as increased academic performance, lower obesity rates, improved well-being, and more.
Family Dinner Topic: What’s on your post-quarantine bucket list?
As we sat around our dinner table last night, I posed this question to my family: “What’s at the top of your post-quarantine bucket list?”
The responses were heartfelt and simple: “Hang out with friends and neighbors, eat at a favorite restaurant, go to the library, walk to the ice cream shop, get back to a sports practice or fitness routine.
It’s only been a few weeks, but the nostalgia for these regular activities was apparent.
Family Dinner Question: How Can We Make This An Awesome Summer?
During family dinner, I asked: “How can we make this an awesome summer?” The responses were a reminder that my kids still love family time.
Family Dinner Topic: What Inspires You?
At dinner the other night, I asked this question to learn more about my family’s passions: What Inspires You?
Family Dinner Topic: What Do You Enjoy Most About the Holidays?
The anticipation of gifts is so exciting for kids, it can easily overshadow other special holiday traditions. So last night, my family talked about what else we really enjoy about the holidays.
Family Dinner Topic: What Makes You Feel Loved?
What makes you feel loved? What makes each of your family members feel loved? These questions and understing the 5 Love Languages will help.
Family Dinner Topic: What are you grateful for today?
After reading about the importance of practicing gratitude, I purchased four small spiral notebooks, one for each member of my family.
Family Dinner Topic – What Family Activities Would You Like to Do More?
The other night, I asked this question: What would you like our family to do more? This discussion inspired ideas we’re all excited about.