Family Dinners Are a Great Marker of a Cohesive Household: Psychiatrist

Family Dinners Are a Great Marker of a Cohesive Household: Psychiatrist
Make dinnertime a time to connect with and bond as a family—without phones in sight. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock
Jessie Zhang
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Meals together are more meaningful than ever in the age of devices and diverse family types, according to psychiatrist Tanveer Ahmed.

Ahmed, who is based in Australia, said it’s worth maintaining some semblance of sharing meals together in a household, even if it’s just two to three times a week. Meal times provide a consistent opportunity for families to nurture strong bonds, as members share and discuss the challenges of the day or bond over new experiences.