Enjoy a good meal together with your family

One of the most enjoyable moments of the day is dinner with a group of friends or with your family. You come back from work and spend some quality time with your family. Unfortunately, the reality is different. For example, research has shown that only a third of families still ate together in 2020. We think far too little! We would like to explain why based on the following 5 aspects.

Eating together is educational

It is very important for children to eat together. At a young age, children develop and learn a lot from their environment. Did you know that as a direct table companion you can influence this? In this way, children not only learn from the conversations you have at the table, but also from the habits you have.

Eating together creates a bond

You might know this situation: you and your partner are busy all day at work or tidying up the mess that was created the day before, your children are at school or with the babysitter and in the evening you are both ready for the couch or your bed. Still, dinner is one of the few times when you have the opportunity to get everyone to the table at the same time. The moment to enjoy extra. Discuss the day and cherish these little moments with your loved ones. This way you strengthen the bond with your children. Before you know it, they will be out of the house!

It's better to eat together

Research has shown that people eat more when they are in a group. Are you alone at dinner time? Don't skip your dinner, as many do. But set a good example and call a friend to cook a healthy meal. Or postpone dinner an hour so you eat together with your family. Your child will probably eat a healthier dinner with the whole family at the table and that is what you want as a parent, right?

From variety to omnivore

Eat what you can get. Eating with the whole family often results in more varied meals. A varied diet is very important for your child in the first few years. This will teach your little one to eat or at least try all types of food. Is your child an all-eater?

In short, enjoy each other and spend enough time and attention on dinner. Nice: let us know why you think it is important to eat together with your family!