Today, Monday, September 26, is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children

 

Today, Monday, September 26, is Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children and we encourage you to eat together as a family this evening! 

Family Day began in 2001 as a national effort to promote family dinners as an effective way to reduce youth substance abuse and other risky behaviors.

Though life can be hectic, spending time together as a family should be a priority. Family meals provide the perfect opportunity to check-in with your kids and share the events of the day. Involve children in preparing the meal or setting the table with you. These are all good times to talk to your kids about making healthy choices.

Research consistently finds that the more often children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they will be to smoke, drink, or use illegal substances. Open discussions about topics like substance abuse should begin when children are young and continue - it’s not a one-and-done conversation. Share your expectations and your kids will listen!  

To learn more about the Family Day initiative, sign the family day pledge, and receive tips to talk with your children, visit www.informedfamilies.org