Time: < 30 Minutes
STEP 1: Set aside 5 to 10 minutes at dinner to discuss a difficult or tense family or household issue (e.g., poor academic performance, inappropriate behaviors, cleanliness, etc.).
STEP 2: Select the first issue you will discuss with your family. Perhaps you can bring something up that applies to you so that your family won’t get defensive from the get-go.
STEP 3: In a family meeting perform the following:
- Describe the issue
- Present the information you know
- Share your personal thoughts
- Discuss the impact on individuals and the family as a whole
STEP 4: Ask your family members to share additional information and their own thoughts.
STEP 5: When the discussion is finished, ask the family to select an issue for the next meeting.
