STUDY: THE FAMILY THAT EATS TOGETHER, MEETS TOGETHER

Researchers with the American Heart Association, in a poll of 1,000 American adults, have found that 91 percent of parents notice their families are less stressed when they share meals together. Erin Michos, associate director of preventive cardiology at Johns Hopkins, says, “Sharing meals with others is a great way to reduce stress, boost self-esteem and improve social connection, particularly for kids.”
– Two in three in the survey say dining with others reminds them of the importance of connecting with friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors.
– More than half (54%) say sharing a meal reminds them to slow down and take a break.
* Which is just what the boss wants to hear. Get back to work, you slackers!
* Here’s how kids eat with the family: Take a bite, watch a TikTok video. Take a bite, watch a TikTok video …
* And if you have Jeopardy on the TV while you all eat together, you all learn something.
* It’s no fun getting the family together for a meal when no one helps with the dishes after.