July 7th, 2015
Conversation starters about the Confederate flag controversy
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.
A Flight of Fancy
June 24th, 2015
An airport employee goes out of his way to make some magic for a little boy and his stuffed tiger.
It’s not the Beatles, but Close
June 11th, 2015
Conversation starters about school, work and unlikely rock stars
An Out-of-this-World Answer
May 15th, 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson on learning disabilities and the limitless possibilities of a can-do attitude.
A Most Valuable Dinner Conversation
April 20th, 2015
The basketball MVP debate raises thoughtful questions
Making the Impossible Possible: “That’s what we Do.”
March 31st, 2015
Two young men at George Mason University invent a new kind of fire extinguisher
The Newest Nobel
March 18th, 2015
A teacher from Maine becomes the first person in history to win an international education award.
Crowdsourcing Kindness
March 12th, 2015
A story of body shaming, cyberbullying and the incredible kindness of strangers
Dedicated to Different
March 2nd, 2015
Graham Moore’s viral speech can encourage families to dig deeper about what’s really weird or different.
Legend and Legacy
March 2nd, 2015
John Legend’s “Selma is now” speech provides an opportunity to talk about the meaning of justice.
Opening Doors to Kindness
February 13th, 2015
After being bullied, one young man decides to fight back…with kindness.