Therapist shares 4 tips for family dinner conversations

Family dinners have become less frequent due to tight schedules, extracurricular activities, homework, and screen use, making conversations feel awkward.

Therapist Archana Singhal recommends families aim for at least one meal together daily, ideally dinner, to strengthen bonding.

Parents can improve conversations by asking open-ended questions instead of 'How was school?' to encourage more than one-word answers.

Family meals provide a sense of stability and emotional connection, despite physical presence with digital distractions.