the sense of enjoyment. Related Reading... How Can You Get The Family Together? Try making dinner by appointment! Some days you may have to work late or the kids may be out with friends, or enjoying after school activities. But make an effort to spend some time together and schedule meals in at the start of the week -- make them an occasion and don't let them become optional!Keep a lid on those easy to fall into snack habits -- try and set snack times (after school or in the office) but don't snack and graze all day long, as by the time dinner time approaches, the idea of eating a full meal will be less than appealing. Cut down on ready meals, fast food and junk food at the dinner table, and set a target of eating fast food and takeaways less than twice a month. You'll save money, be healthier, and you can also experiment with making your own healthy versions of fast food meals that will taste much better and not be packed full of fat and salt. Have a designated place to eat -- if you have a dining room that's perfect. If not a dining table or kitchen table is fine. Get the kids to associate eating with sitting down in one place and not taking food all over the house (and probably making a mess with it too.) Try and make sit down family meals relaxed and don't rush the meal. Eating should be