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2002 Volunteer Leader Training Guide
Family Meals: They Are Important!
Table Time Conversation
Handout 1

Family meals provide a great opportunity to spend fun time together learning more about each other. To encourage table time conversation:

1) Sit at the table for family meals.

2) Turn off the TV.

3) Avoid other distractions; i.e., newspapers, toys, etc.

4) Make mealtime pleasant by encouraging positive conversation.

Try some of these conversation starters if you need help getting your family talking. Remember all ages can join in table time conversation.

• What did you eat for lunch or snack today?
   
• When I grow up (no matter what your present age), I want to be...
• Happiness is...
   
• The most important things in my life...
   
• The best thing that happened to me today...
   
• What are your favorite colors?
   
• What is something funny that happened today?
   
• What is your favorite kind of car?
   
• What is your favorite TV show?
   
• Where would you like to go on vacation?
   
• What is one of your favorite hobbies?
   
• What is your favorite boy's name? What is your favorite girl's name? Ask why?

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