Lots of research has been done on how eating dinner together as a family has lasting benefits on your children. These range from building vocabulary to creating a better relationship with your kids. And if you aren't doing this just yet or would like to more often, we have a few tips to help you find the time and energy to have dinner as a family. The article we referenced can be found here:https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/01/12/the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-with-your-kids-eat-dinner-with-them/?utm_term=.d559343748ca Making family dinnertime happen http://wapo.st/1BMnHNJAnd don't forget to follow our new instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/pirlpodcast/Theme music by Dave Depper

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