Back The Power of Eating Together as a Family
Eating together does not need to be perfect. Even one shared meal a week can help families feel closer, calmer, and healthier.
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Life is busy. Work, school, and activities can make it hard to sit down for meals together. But sharing food at the same table, even just a few times a week, can have real benefits for children and parents.
It does not need to be fancy or perfect. What matters most is the time spent together.
Together at the Table
Why it matters
- Better nutrition: Families who eat together often enjoy more fruit, vegetables, and balanced meals.
- Better behaviour and mood: Sitting together helps children feel calmer and more secure.
- Better connection: Talking at the table builds stronger bonds and gives everyone a chance to share.
- Better learning: Children who eat with family may do better at school, partly because of better routines and focus.
Practical tips to make it easier
- Start with one meal a week and build from there.
- Keep meals simple — beans on toast together is just as valuable as a big dinner.
- Turn off the TV and put phones aside to give attention to each other.
- Involve children — let them help set the table or choose a vegetable.
- Use the time to share stories from the day or ask fun questions.
Family friendly variations
- For busy families: Try breakfast together instead of dinner.
- For younger children: Keep meals short and positive. Praise good behaviour at the table.
- For older children: Let them help cook or pick a recipe.
- For parents: Focus on connection, not perfection. Do not worry if the meal is simple.
Take the first step
This week, choose one meal to share together as a family. It could be breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Focus on enjoying each other’s company and notice how it makes the meal feel different.
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Bev Bowman
15th September 2025
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