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Is my child's tablet making our family dinners miserable?

Is my child's tablet making our family dinners miserable?

It’s a scene I hear about all the time, and one I’ve even lived through myself. You’ve spent the better part of an hour preparing a wholesome, delicious meal. The aroma fills the kitchen, and you call out, “Dinner’s ready!” The response? Silence. You walk into the living room to find your little one completely mesmerized by the glowing colors of a tablet, fingers swiping furiously through a game or video. The battle to get them to the table begins. It’s a negotiation, a plea, and sometimes, a full-blown tantrum. When they finally do sit down, the tablet often comes with them, propped up against a glass of milk. The family meal you envisioned—full of conversation and connection—is replaced by the tinny sound of a cartoon and a child who is barely aware of the food on their plate. If this sounds familiar, please know you are not alone. And more importantly, there is a warm, wonderful, and yes, achievable path back to the family table you dream of.