By Maggie Lillis
On Monday, gathering with the family to stamp out smoking, drinking and drug use will be part of a balanced meal.
The second annual "Family Day ---- A Day to Eat with Your Children" is to be observed Monday. The occasion is intended to encourage families to remove distractions such as televisions and video games and have dinner together.
Statistics show that parents who take time to eat with their children postively affect their children's future.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, or CASA, at Columbia University conducted surveys for the past 15 years that showed that children who dine with their family members are less prone to indulge in smoking, drinking and illegal drug use.
CASA launched "Family Day ---- A Day to Eat with Your Children" in 2001. The Clark County Commission designated the fourth Monday in September as Family Day in 2010.
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On Monday, gathering with the family to stamp out smoking, drinking and drug use will be part of a balanced meal.
The second annual "Family Day ---- A Day to Eat with Your Children" is to be observed Monday. The occasion is intended to encourage families to remove distractions such as televisions and video games and have dinner together.
Statistics show that parents who take time to eat with their children postively affect their children's future.
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, or CASA, at Columbia University conducted surveys for the past 15 years that showed that children who dine with their family members are less prone to indulge in smoking, drinking and illegal drug use.
CASA launched "Family Day ---- A Day to Eat with Your Children" in 2001. The Clark County Commission designated the fourth Monday in September as Family Day in 2010.
Continue Reading: lvrj.com
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