Make family breakfast special with red, white and blue chia parfaits, an easy morning art project and silly conversation starters.
Family Picnic #5: Stuffed Burgers and Water Play
Celebrate July 4th weekend with a family picnic in the backyard! Serve stuffed burgers, enjoy some water play and talk about freedom and history.
Family Breakfast #3: Granola Toast and Dance Party
Make the morning special with crunchy, irresistible toast, a family dance party and a series of conversation starters about books, movies and music.
Talking About: Juneteenth
Use our conversation starter ideas to spark a discussion about Juneteenth, an important day in history commemorating the end of slavery.
Family Breakfast #2: Morning Yoga and Eggs in a Mug
Make family breakfast a relaxing start to the day with morning yoga poses, the fastest eggs in a mug ever, and calming conversation.
Family Breakfast #1: Morning Laughs and Muesli
Family breakfast is just as good as family dinner! Start the morning off right with make-ahead muesli, a family joke jar and lighthearted conversation.
Standing With Families Against Racism
The Family Dinner Project stands with those who raise their voices against racism. We have assembled resources to help families talk about anti-racism.
We Need Rituals Now More Than Ever
Dr. Anne Fishel explains why rituals are important to family life, and how they can help families remain resilient during difficult times.
Family Picnic #4: Fruit Quesadillas and Fudge Pops
There’s nothing better than fresh summer produce, especially when it’s ripe fruit! Try summer peaches in an unusual fruit-and-cheese quesadilla this week.
Family Picnic #3: Veggie Wraps and Banana Boats
This week’s family picnic menu has a Southwestern flair, plus a banana dessert that’s an old campfire favorite!
Family Picnic #2: Caprese Sandwiches and Berry Parfaits
We’re making sandwiches and yogurt parfaits with a gourmet, Mediterranean-inspired twist for this week’s family picnic, with helper jobs for all ages.
Family Picnic #1: Chicken Salad and Active Play
We’re kicking off our summer picnic menus with a portable picnic you can bookmark for later, when busy schedules mean eating on the go.