The Family Dinner Project partnered with Wellspring Multi-Service Center in MA to pilot a new Dinner in a Box program for families.
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Family Dinner and Eating Disorders: What Parents Need to Know
What do parents need to know about family dinner and eating disorders? We have expert advice to help make mealtimes safe and protective.
Adult Relationships and Family Dinner
Dr. Anne Fishel examines family dinner across the lifespan of a relationship, from new couplehood to old age.
Real Family Dinner Projects: Partnering With the Quincy Children’s Museum
The Quincy Children’s Museum and The Family Dinner Project partnered on some innovative dinner events for families!
How to Talk to Others About Your Child’s Eating Challenges
You may not always know how to talk about your child’s eating needs with others. Here’s some advice for family and social gatherings.
How to Create Safe Family Meals After Trauma
It can be difficult to know how to create safe family meals after trauma. We have ideas to help you cope and bring everyone to the table.
Dinner with Kids Who Fidget
Dinner with kids who fidget can be frustrating for everyone. Here’s how to set up neurodivergent kids for success at the table.
Sensory Sensitivities at Family Dinner
Sensory sensitivities at family dinner can make meals a challenge. Here’s how to help kids with sensory processing difficulties.
Making Family Meals More Inclusive
We have expert advice on making family meals inclusive for kids with ADHD, autism, or disabilities that impact communication and behavior.
Autism, ADHD, and Learning Differences at Family Meals
Autism, ADHD, and learning differences can cause challenges at family meals. We’ve got expert help to improve dinnertime for everyone.
How to Feed Kids During Sports Season
Busy parents often wonder how to feed kids during sports season. Two sports nutrition experts offer tips and meal ideas for young athletes.
How to Balance Kid Sports and Family Dinner
When we ask parents about the obstacles they face in having regular family dinners, busy schedules usually top the list. One of the common culprits jamming the family calendar is kid sports. Starting at increasingly younger ages, children are taking part in athletic programs that quickly seem to eat up the family dinner hour. What […]