Dscn0515One mom takes turns appointing a kid sous chef to help with supper.

The child has the opportunity to help choose and make the meal - and to have a good time of one-on-one conversation with Mom. (Though Dad could do this, too!)

Other children are NOT ALLOWED in the kitchen during supper preparation time - so the conversation is truly private. Doing something with your children while you talk, often encourages more personal conversation than you would get otherwise - because you aren't simply sitting at a table staring at each other.

This one-on-one time while making supper can be particularly rewarding with kids going through adolescence.