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Podcast Episode 12: Back to School Family Dinners
In this episode of The Family Dinner Project Podcast, Bri and Annie tackle back to school family dinners: How to plan them, what to eat, and how to manage the transition with smart conversation ideas.
Podcast Episode 11: Real Family Dinner Projects Q&A
In this special mini-episode, we tackle a tricky reader question about getting parents on the same page with trauma and ADHD at the table.
Podcast Episode 10: Does Dinner Make Us Happier?
A groundbreaking global study has just shown that eating together makes us happier! We talk with one of the study’s co-authors, Micah Kaats.
Podcast Episode 9: Just the Two of Us
We’re talking about how important family meals are for couples, and how to preserve eating together as a way to bond throughout the lifespan of your relationship.
Real Family Dinner Projects: The Purdue Center for Families
The Purdue Center for Families and The Family Dinner Project have teamed up to spread the benefits of shared meals across the state of Indiana.
Podcast Episode 8: Intentions Matter
In this episode, Bri and Annie explore the idea of setting intentions for the family dinner table, to help families get the most out of their shared meals.
Podcast Episode 7: Holiday Politics
We’re unpacking the messy aftermath of the election, and how it’s impacting family Thanksgiving and holiday plans — plus, we’ve got tips and ideas to help you cope.
Podcast Episode 6: Table Trauma
We’re joined by expert Dr. Marti Straus to talk about why dinner might not feel safe and comfortable for everyone, and what to do about it.
Real Family Dinner Projects: Partnering with MGH Revere
The Family Dinner Project and the MGH Revere Food Pantry have been partnering on a new plant-based Dinner in a Box initiative.
The “Three T’s” of Eating With Toddlers
Eating with toddlers takes a special kind of patience and perseverance. These “three T’s” of toddler mealtimes can help with the most common challenges.
Podcast Episode 5: Labor of Love?
Who does most of the labor of family meals? We look at gender roles, invisible labor, and solutions for sharing the workload.