{"id":148,"date":"2019-07-05T14:13:02","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T21:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:23:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T19:23:22","slug":"together","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/eat\/together\/","title":{"rendered":"Eat Together"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Family meals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that eating meals together can help children.  When they eat with their family  they tend to stay away from drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  Family meals can help your child’s attitude, improve their health and help them do better in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to make family meals fun for your busy family. On this page you will find tips for planning meals and more about why family meals are so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why family meals are a good thing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why eating meals together is a good thing. Family meals are an easy way to help your children have the tools and support they need to be successful in life. And don\u2019t forget that cooking meals at home often costs less and is healthier than eating fast food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some good things that happen when children enjoy family meals five or more nights per week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n