The Magic Fix for Family Life: Dinner Together

The Magic Fix for Family Life: Dinner Together
Making a priority of having meals together sends the message that family matters. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock
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Imagine if there was one, simple thing parents could do for their children that would lead to the following results: better mental and physical health, higher self-esteem, less risky behavior, better academic performance, better communication skills, and a better relationship between parent and child.

The family meal: 20 years of research has shown that this tool does, indeed, exist.

Ida Gazzola
Ida Gazzola
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Ida Gazzola is the mother of six girls and one boy, and lives in British Columbia, Canada. Before embarking on the adventure of parenting, she studied and worked in the financial industry. “Team Baby: Creating a Happy and Rested Family,” which she co-authored with Julia Dee, offers parents of new babies practical ways to develop a tranquil flow of life within the family.
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