Counselor's Corner

Mealtime is a great time for your family to talk and enjoy each other’s company. Make the most of mealtime with this M-E-A-L approach:

Make the atmosphere pleasant. Focus on the positive—try not to bring up criticisms or complaints.

Entertain each other. Example: Tell jokes. Make up a story and ask each person to add a line.

Always give everyone a turn to talk. Try asking a different question each week. Examples: “What’s your all-time favorite book?” “What’s the funniest thing that happened today?”

Loosen up. Think of ways to make mealtime an adventure. Examples: Spread a blanket on the floor and have an indoor picnic. Have a backward dinner—start with dessert!

Please feel free to contact me at 972-882-7045.

Mrs. Harris