March 2nd, 2020
Talking about STEM concepts at family dinner can help kids become more comfortable with math and science. Here are some ideas you can use tonight!
Conversation of the Week
What does your family think about education issues, sports scandals and the latest campaign headlines? Each week, The Family Dinner Project posts a summary of a current news story, along with thought-provoking questions that will help your family talk about topics that matter.
Dinner and a Movie: Food, Fun and Conversation About Family History
February 11th, 2020
Enjoy a family dinner and a movie night! We’re partnering with Common Sense Media to share food, fun and conversation about family history.
Talking About Honesty and Trust
February 3rd, 2020
Start talking about honesty and trust at your family dinner table with these conversation starters about truth, lies and behaving honestly.
The First 100 Days
January 20th, 2020
As a new American President gets ready to take office, talk about the significance of the first 100 days with your family.
Talking About Goals for the Future
January 8th, 2020
Get your family talking about goals for the future with these thoughtful, low-pressure conversation starters for ages 8 and up!
Talking About Thanks and Giving
November 14th, 2019
Talking about thanks and giving can help reinforce the meaning of the season. Try these collections of conversation starters at your family dinner table!
Talking About Service to Others
November 6th, 2019
Use these conversation starters about service to others to kick off a whole holiday season filled with meaningful family discussions about giving back.
Ellen DeGeneres on Friendship and Disagreement
October 8th, 2019
“When I say to be kind, I don’t mean only to the people who think the same way…I mean be kind to everyone.”
Talking About Constitution Day
September 17th, 2019
September 17 is Constitution Day, a national day of observance in the United States that celebrates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution and those who have become citizens throughout the history of the nation. The occasion is observed on September 17 as a nod to the Constitutional Convention, at which delegates signed the original document […]
How to Talk About the Border
July 11th, 2019
We provide tips for talking about history, respect and the news stories from the southern border, regardless of your family’s stance on immigration.
Class of 2023 or No Class At All?
June 19th, 2019
Should Harvard have revoked the acceptance of a student who made racist comments online? Talk to your teens about online accountability tonight.
Family Dinner Conversation Starters About Graduation
May 29th, 2019
Graduation season is a time of endings, beginnings, and big feelings for all members of the family. Talk about graduation with our conversation starters.