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What does it mean?
Simple additions like drawing paper can transform the atmosphere of a family meal.
In plain terms
Putting paper on the table makes dinner more engaging for my daughter.
What can you take from it?
Small changes can improve family time.

Where it applies

  • family meals
  • parenting
  • home life

Putting it to work

  • add activities to meals
  • involve kids
  • change the setting

Questions to consider

  • What small change improves your family time?
  • How does the setting affect eating?

Another view

Not everyone values activity during meals.

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