Working Mother

If you don’t want your kids to use drugs, have dinner with them on Monday, September 28.

Monday is National Family Day, a day when families are encouraged to sit down at the table together and enjoy dinner as a family unit. It’s a lovely idea, particularly for stressed-out employees who are working longer hours these days and have less time to focus on family.

This video will explain more about the magic of family dinners. But the idea behind it is research that shows teens who have frequent family dinners are less likely to use drugs. (The event is sponsored by the The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University.)

In my home, it always feels special when we do all sit down as a family for a meal, although it’s not every week night…not even close. One resource that’s helped me become a better after-work chef is TheSixO’ClockScramble, which I’ve been using for the past year. It features healthy, kid-friendly and simple recipes. It’s helped me break out of a recipe rut. And I no longer have a fear of overcooking fish.

Do you plan to celebrate National Family Day? If so, why…and what’s on the menu?

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