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A conversation starter that says "Who is the funniest person you know?"

More time at home with your family? Explore new conversation topics during meals

"A well-worded question is the quickest way to connect after a long day. Get a deeper conversation started with these ...
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Two parents and tow children playing a board game

Family Mealtime Game for Kids to Understand and Learn from Failures

Have you ever wondered how to help your child embrace failure and learn to be confident even in the face ...
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Food, Fun, & Conversation: 4 Weeks to Better Family Dinners

Family dinner! We all know it's a good thing. It's the perfect time to bond with your family, promote healthy ...
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Benefits of Family Meals

This website from the American College of Pediatricians is very clear and helpful. Research has revealed many benefits for family ...
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The Benefits & Tricks to Having a Family Dinner

Research shows that eating at least three family meals together a week helps make our kids healthier, but trying to ...
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WebMD: Benefits of Family Dinners

WebMD compiled a list of 10 reasons to eat family meals together: 10 Benefits of Family Dinners You and your ...
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Two Women getting Plates of Food for a Family Dinner

Online Article: Family Meals – More Than Good Nutrition

Did you know researchers at Columbia University say that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less ...
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Family Meals

This summary explains the research on family mealtimes and the benefits for students including higher literacy and vocabulary levels, higher ...
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Middle & High School – Family Mealtime