[header] How to connect as a family at the dinner table [title] Try to set a time to eat dinner when all family members will be home. [step] If this is not possible due to scheduling then choose a time when most members can be there and make that your regular dinner time. [title] Give each member a task. <sep> (A) [step] When a family works together preparing the meals everyone is more willing to sit down and enjoy it together. Even small children can help, give them a task that will not involve sharp objects, glass or anything hot. (B) [step] Arrange each of the family members the task in your family order. Allow them to work to turn the tasks into one that everyone can complete in one go. (C) [step] If the bulk of the meal is served and only one person is present, have everyone complete one task at a time. [title] Help leave money on the table when each member is gone. (D) [step] Ask each member to get a chair and to position themselves next to each other so everyone can watch an equal amount of food. [title] Take turns paying attention to each other's food.
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