Mealtime Blessings, an initiative of Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services, encourages families to the make the most of family and mealtime by enjoying meals together.
Busy schedules make it difficult for families to have dinner together at the table, but sharing a family meal four to seven times per week has a variety of benefits for children and teens. Studies show family mealtimes lower the risk of eating disorders, obesity, bullying and substance abuse, and can increase academic success, high school graduation and college acceptance rates.
Mealtime Blessings offers resources to help families make the most of mealtime. Conversation starters, blessing journals and recipes provided by the program encourage parent and children to slow down and enrich family time.
The Mealtime Blessings Facebook page provide everything from videos that demonstrate the magic of mealtime to tips on how to start lively mealtime conversations.
For more information, visit the Mealtime Blessings Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MealtimeBless, or call the toll-free number at (855) 559-0985.
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