This is one of my secret weapons to encourage playful communication, nag-free school-day reminders and collective FUN for the whole family.
I simply cover our dining table with inexpensive butcher or craft paper and then pop some bright markers and/or crayons in a pretty vase in the center. Then encourage your family to use this inviting blank space to doodle about their day, write a riddle for the rest of the family to figure out by dinnertime, jot down to-do’s for your kids, or offer suggestions for playful activities to enjoy together.