We’re busy parents in a fast-paced world. Need a quick tip that is certain to increase the odds in favor of your child’s future success?
It’s simple: Put away the laptops, smartphones, iPads and other mobile technology devices when you spend quality time with your children, and limit the screen time they spend on television and online each day. Experts are saying that too much time online can lead to fractured families, poor health and might even stunt childhood development.
In our busy world, it can be nearly impossible to completely unplug. That’s why eating dinner as a family can be such a great opportunity to put everything else aside and reconnect. When you give your children your undivided attention, you teach them they’re loved. You also help them to develop conversational skills and support their education by taking the time to learn more about their day and the things that are important to them. Parental involvement is critical to get kids motivated to be successful.
But sometimes it can be hard to get your family — and especially your teens — to open up. That’s why we love this list of 50 Family Dinner Conversation Starters from Six Sisters’ Stuff. If you find yourself with nothing to talk about once dinner is on the table, pull out a few of these and you’re sure to have a great conversation going in no time!
Be sure to check out the full list for more ideas. Here are a few of our favorites:
- If you could pick your own name, what would it be?
- Where would you like to go on our next family vacation?
- What two items would you grab if the house was on fire?