Is it Really Such a Crime to Eat While Watching TV (Once in a While)?

Alright, I confess—while we DO eat at the dining table fairly regularly, and at the stools at the kitchen counter many mornings, this single parent family also has dinner in front of a movie once a week or so. I know it fits into some awful stereotype and that there are many people who will tell me how horrible it is, but is it REALLY that horrible? I mean, we are sharing the time together, hooting over an episode of “American Idol” or watching a movie we’ve all picked out, and if we happen to be eating homemade pizza or … Continue reading

Symptom or Problem: Too Busy to Break Bread Together?

Are you and your spouse always too busy to sit down and eat meals together? Do you grab a plate in the kitchen, load it up and chat briefly before heading off to your respective corners to eat? When was the last time you actually: set the table? If you’re having trouble even remembering then it may be worth considering that the act of breaking bread together is far more than sharing a few words together while choking down food at high speed. The act of breaking bread means to lay the table for a meal, lay the meal out … Continue reading