Another fun way to get your family involved in meal time is to have a theme night once a month.  As a family, study another country or even another region of the US.  Find out about the area and the types of food enjoyed there.    You can make theme night as simple or complex as your family desires.  Some families pick a few recipes to make and discuss what they learned about the country.  Others play music from that area, dress in traditional clothing, and even make appropriate decorations.    This offers a wonderful opportunity for families to work together on mealtime, as well as learning about another culture.