Through out the last month I have had a small shiny box sitting on or near our dining table; inside the box is a gift so precious I can’t bare to put it away! What started as an idea for a fun activity turned out to be an amazing gift, the power to start a conversation. Inside of this little box [...]Continue Reading
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5 Easy Dinner Rituals to Build Family Connection
Originally published May 2012 How can we make dinner a time for connection when we're all tired and cranky? I love when we can come together around the table and reconnect, and I have great memories of family dinners as a child, however, currently my husband is rarely home from work by [...]Continue Reading
An Easy Way To Connect With Kids At Dinnertime
What was your favorite part of the day? This question has become a touchstone in our family. We ask it at dinnertime- whether that dinner is happening at the dining room table or in a halfhazard gathering in the living room, it is a a way to connect and bring people present. If the adults in the [...]Continue Reading