The Kitchen Table: Activity Epicenter And Family Builder
The kitchen table serves as a home’s “center” for many families. It’s often the place where the kids do their homework, the parents do their taxes, and a few weekend projects get finished.
It can sometimes seem like the kitchen table is used for everything but meals.
But studies show that busy families can strengthen their relationships if they site down together for a traditional dinner each day.
Getting everyone in the same room at the same can be a challenge by itself. But, if that room is traditionally used as a activity center in the home, it can be even harder to get everyone gathered and sitting still.
A quick trick can reclaim the kitchen table for half-hour: try having a nice table cloth and proper placemats that signal to your family that “it’s time to be together”. Nothing formal is required — just a table cloth bright, bold and different enough to change the kitchen table’s “mood”.
A small amount of formality can slow everyone down and create the perfect atmosphere for having quality family time.
