Dr. Nick Stinnett, University of Nebraska Nancy Seeman finds home baking is an excellent method to develop many of these essential family practices identified by Dr. Stinnett. Strong families spend time together. Preparing foods and eating together. Eat together a minimum of 5 times per week. Strong families communicate - Thirty minutes minimum each day, which can take place while baking, eating meals or doing kitchen cleanup.
Strong families express appreciation to one another.
Kids bake muffins for packing along for the commute to work or school. Make weekend breakfast a shared time for pancakes or waffle specialties. Strong families are committed to one another. Write or visit elderly relatives regularly. Surprise family members with a favorite treat.