A whole meal can change for me if there's paper on the table that me and my daughter can draw on with crayons.
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
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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