For an interesting and memorable evening change places (literally) at the dinner table one night. Pick one family member (such as Mom) to be the subject for the evening and have everyone else take turns saying what they think it would feel like to be Mom.
Comments will range from “Mom loves to cook our favorite foods” to “Mom is always happy” to “Mom can be mean and put me in time out.” This makes it easier for Mom to share how she really feels about her role and relationships in the family.
She should be honest and talk about how she works hard to make everything enjoyable for the family and that sometimes she feels sad, frustrated, angry and tired too. These discussions can be eye-openers for the little ones who aren’t yet able to see past their own world and for adults to realize that others don’t know how we feel unless we tell them. Choose one person each day, and by the end of the week, communication that was fostered, will be priceless.
What an AMAZING idea Jen! Thank you so much for sharing it—I know I will do this for sure at dinner tomorrow!
What a fabulous idea!!! It will be interesting to do this.
I love this table talk idea! Thanks, for the invitation to come visit you for a CC event.
That would be so cool!
This is a great idea! I think my kids would love it.
Oh I LOVE this idea!!!!!! I have to remember it for when my 17 month old is old enough to play along!
~melody~
GREAT idea! You rock!
We are doing this tomorrow night!
I love the idea. The problem is with our family, everyone SHARES how they feel!!! I guess we taught them too well. hehe
Lisa Q
I hope I remember to do this Monday night during supper! This is a fantastic idea!
This is such a fabulous idea! I really like your blog. I will have to come back for more brilliant family ideas! 😉