Gather 'Round The Table - It's All About The Table

Bringing families together, one table at a time

According to The National Center on
Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University -

The more often children and teens eat dinner with their families,
the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use drugs.

Did You Know??

Children and teens who have frequent family meals:

		are at half the risk for substance abuse compared to teens who dine with their
		families infrequently.
		are less likely to have friends or classmates who use illicit drugs or abuse
		prescription drugs.
		have lower levels of tension and stress at home.
		are likelier to say they can confide in their parents.
		are likelier to get better grades in school.
		are more likely to be emotionally content and have positive peer relationships.
		have healthier eating habits
		are at lower risk for thoughts of suicide
		are less likely to try marijuana or have friends who use marijuana.