When my kids went to college, I missed our family dinner nights. Virtual get-togethers give me the connection I crave.

The author missed family dinners when her sons were in college.

Courtesy of Cristine Struble

• When my sons were growing up, we would have Sunday night family dinners.
• Now that they're in college, I send pizzas to their dorms, and we all eat together via FaceTime.
• Although nothing will replace being in person together, this time let's all connect as a family.

In my family, Sunday was always family dinner night. Whether the Packers earned another triumphant win...