| Evolution of our dinner time conversations: "I'm so tired." Said while holding a baby and eating with one hand. "We don't throw food." Said while picking peas off the floor. "But you loved spaghetti last week." Said while trying to stay cool. "Uh-huh. Wow. Hmm. Really? Mmm-hmm." Said while listening to a 10-minute monologue about Minecraft. "How was your day?" Said in a desperate attempt to break the silence with teenagers. Okay, these were some of the (at times, comical) low points. We've also had some terrific family dinner moments over the years. Conversation starters can help. Yeah, you might feel corny introducing the concept. Embrace the corniness! Because chances are, people will start chiming in. And end up laughing and sharing and completely forgetting that it's kinda corny. You might just learn something new about your family members too. I've got a list of 35 conversation starters for family dinner. And I included a free printable so you can cut them into strips, stick them in a jar, and put them on your table as a reminder. Tap the pink button below to get the list.
Does your family have a great conversation starter you'd add to the list? Hit REPLY and tell me! What We're EatingSunday: Turkey burgers, baked sweet potatoes, and salads Monday: Fettuccine Alfredo w/ chicken cutlets Tuesday: Veggie Stir Fry w/ rice noodles (vegetarian) Wednesday: Shredded Beef Tacos Thursday: Swedish Meatballs w/ egg noodles & roasted broccoli Friday: Sally out/Guys have frozen fish & French fries Saturday: Scrounge Nite What I'm ReadingParents Are Highly Involved in Their Adult Children's Lives, and Fine With It The popular opinion is that super-involved parenting leads to unhappy kids who don't "launch"--but what if that actually isn't true? An Antidote for Wound Collecting When we fixate on how we've been wronged, we become "wound collectors". Here's how to break the cycle. The author writes, "In the same way that focusing on health rather than disease can make us feel better, paying attention to strengths rather than fragility can help us grow. Be the hero of your own story and let agency be your superpower." Have a great week, Sally |
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