Share:

Family dinner used to be the norm, but with busy schedules and addictions to screens, it can be hard to get everyone together for a meal. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy tasty food with your loved ones. Going out to dinner at a family restaurant is a fantastic way to remove all your distractions and spend some quality time together.

Why Should You Go to a Family Restaurant for Dinner?

1. Strengthen Family Bonds

Sitting around a dinner table and sharing good food is an instant way to bring everyone closer together. Everyone can catch up, talk about their day, and spend time together without distractions. Encourage everyone to put away their devices for the hour or so you’re at the table so you can get the most out of the experience. Family dinner promotes a sense of belonging and can be something that family members look forward to at the end of a long day.

2. Promote Academic Success

family restaurant Routine family meals have been linked to better grades for children in school. For example, a University of Illinois study of 120 boys and girls ages 7 to 11 found that children who did well in school and on achievement tests spent large amounts of time around the dinner table with their families. Additionally, research by CASA found that teens who ate dinner with their families frequently were more likely to be emotionally content, have positive relationships with their classmates, and work harder in school.

3. Be Healthier Together

Family meals have also been linked to healthier families. Because everyone is eating a freshly prepared meal, they’re more likely to eat a balanced diet with more fruits and vegetables, and less soda and fried foods. Parents can also monitor their child’s plate when everyone is eating together to ensure they’re choosing healthy options. Finally, it’s easier to practice good portion control when sitting down at a family restaurant than when snacking on the couch, for example.

 

Wayne’s Family Restaurant is the go-to restaurant for families throughout Oconto County, WI. Their homemade specials will bring everyone together with delicious and healthy plates. If you feel like eating at your own table, simply call and place an order for carry out. Then, finish off your meal with one of their award-winning homemade pies. Preview their menu online and call the family restaurant at (920) 835-4252 to ask about their daily specials.

tracking