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6. Take your time

It is easy to quickly scoff down your meals, and then return back to all your separate activities. It's good to make sure that everyone takes their time whilst eating, to appreciate the time together.

7. Different meals

Although it is good to have certain meals planned for the week, it is also good to mix it up occasionally. This allows you to experience different foods together, whilst also providing a good conversation starter.

8. Creativity

Doing different things during meal times can be a great opportunity to interact with each other. This can be anything from playing a game, to making homemade pizzas together. It gets everyone involved.

9. Despite busy schedules, make sure you eat together at least once a day

This may seem impossible with work, school and social lives, but it is important to eat together at least once a day. It doesn't even have to just be at teatime, breakfast and lunch is also a good time for everyone to get together.

10. Make it fun

Do different things to make teatime fun, it's good to occasionally go over the top. Check out this example, where McCain gave one family the opportunity to have a teatime takeover.