February 4th, 2016
Food may get us to the table, but is it the most important part of family dinner?
Food For Thought
Hungry for family dinner advice? Dr. Anne Fishel draws on her experience as a family therapist, associate professor of psychology, and mother of two sons to bring you helpful dinnertime observations and tips.
Expert Roundtable: The Psychological Benefits of Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25th, 2015
Dr. Anne FIshel is joined by 3 other experts to discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving rituals for modern families.
Want Your Kids to Be Better Readers? Have Dinner Together
September 28th, 2015
The dinner table is a perfect place to encourage reading in kids of all ages.
Talking Trash at the Table
April 15th, 2015
Dr. Anne Fishel offers expert advice on helping your family understand the impact of wasted food on the planet.
Family Dinners are Great for the Body and the Soul
March 5th, 2015
Michelle Obama is a fan of family dinners, but is her enthusiasm backed by science?
It’s Science: Eat Dinner Together
January 27th, 2015
As a family therapist, I often want to tell my patients that research shows they’d be better off eating dinner together than spending an hour with me.
How to Avoid One Word Answers
July 18th, 2014
Dr. Anne Fishel offers suggestions on how to encourage kids to open up about their days.
Nurturing “Stewards of the Planet”
April 22nd, 2014
Dr. Anne Fishel addresses the why and how of raising environmentally conscious kids
Managing Food Allergies at the Dinner Table
February 4th, 2014
Jen Haugen, RD, LD, offers tips for meal planning after a new food allergy or celiac diagnosis
Do as I say, not as I TXT: Does Tech have a Place at the Table?
December 17th, 2013
What’s your stance on tech at the table? Here, Drs. Anne Fishel and Tristan Gorrindo offer their ideas
May I be Excused, Please?
September 9th, 2013
Guest blogger Abigail Carroll on the origins of table manners
Making the Most of Dinner with Adolescents
June 11th, 2013
Dr. Anne Fishel offers tips for getting teenagers more engaged in family dinner
by Dr. Anne K. Fishel
Anne Fishel is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School and the Director of the Family and Couples Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has lectured and written about the benefits of family meals.
Her book about family dinners, Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun and Conversation for Happier Families and Healthier Kids, is available through Amazon.