Make it a priority to eat dinner together as a family. No phones, no television, no distractions. Intentional quality time.

Whether you cook or order out, eat together in a setting that allows for purposeful discussion. Sit around the table or outside on the patio, either way, remove all distractions and give your family/children your undivided attention.

Justin Whitmel Earley says in his book Habits of the Household: "One of the most loving things you can do for your family is simply to sit down, at the same time, in the same place, and eat together." (p.54)

He goes on to reference multiple studies that show the positive effects this can have on a family, but more specifically on children.

Get together with your family and discuss what is realistic. Maybe it's only one time per week to start out. No matter the number, plan it. Put it on the schedule and make it a priority.

- Chad Vrla
Founder of TheIntentionalFather.com

Read full Intentional Moment here:
www.theintentionalfather.com/intentional-moments-1/eat-as-a-family

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