"In my family, Sunday was always family dinner night. Whether the Packers earned another triumphant win, a swim meet went late, or a last-minute homework assignment loomed on Monday morning, that time to eat and enjoy each other's company was an appointment that could not be canceled. When my two boys headed off to college, Sundays became more subdued. Yes, my husband and I opened a bottle of wine and enjoyed our dinner leisurely, but I craved more."
"Since I missed our weekly family dinners, I started a monthly family pizza night across the miles. The idea is simple: I pick a day and time, compile the orders, and everyone gets a pizza delivery at the same time. Whether it is my oldest, who wants copious amounts of meat on that slice, or the younger one, who prefers variety, I order enough for everyone - including all the roommates and friends. Then we jump on video calls and chat while we eat."
Weekly Sunday family dinners provided a reliable time to eat and enjoy each other's company despite sports, school, or work commitments. After the children went to college, the parent missed the lively back-and-forth and instituted monthly family pizza nights with synchronized deliveries and FaceTime meals. Orders include roommates and friends so everyone receives pizza at the same time, and participants join video calls to eat, exchange photos, and chat. Friends can decline heavy participation but are expected not to vanish while others are eating. The virtual dinners foster catching up, laughter, and a shared family moment despite distance, while acknowledging that in-person presence remains irreplaceable.
Read at Business Insider
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