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Food For Thought

Building Resilient Kids, One Story at a Time

Posted on: April 15th, 2013 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Dr. Anne Fishel on the importance of family storytelling to building resilient kids who bounce back from challenges.

Tips for Bringing Empathy to the Table

Posted on: February 14th, 2013 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Dr. Anne Fishel offers advice on how to weave empathy into everyday table discussions.

A Solution to Resolutions

Posted on: January 21st, 2013 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Sick of doomed New Year’s resolutions? So is Dr. Anne Fishel, who proposes an alternative.

Let’s Talk Turkey

Posted on: November 22nd, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

The expression “talking turkey” has two opposite original meanings—either to speak pleasantly around the dinner table, or to skip the niceties and get right to what’s important. It is, of course, this second meaning that persists…

Doctor’s Order: Have Family Dinners

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Recently, we sat down with two groups of pediatricians to find out what doctors think of family dinners.

Creating Meaningful Conversation

Posted on: June 27th, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Check out our tips for making conversations with your kids more fun and thoughtful!

Family Dinner at the White House

Posted on: May 7th, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Jodi Kantor, author of “The Obamas,” talks about the First Family’s dinners together.

‘That’s Disgusting!’ – Encouraging Picky Eaters

Posted on: April 4th, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Does nature or nurture create picky eaters? Plus tips for taming even the pickiest among us

Meeting Your Child’s Sweetheart: 12 Tips for a Successful Meal

Posted on: February 14th, 2012 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

It’s hard to be our best, most authentic selves when our children bring a significant other home to dinner.

Sweet Potato Puddings

Thanksgiving Story Telling

Posted on: November 23rd, 2011 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

‘We learn about our families from the stories that we tell, and our brains are wired to understand each other through stories.’ Plus questions to inspire story sharing

Citizen Cane

The Where of Family Dinners

Posted on: October 31st, 2011 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

Considering the spatial “ingredients” of family dinners

On Strike

Why I Went on Strike

Posted on: August 31st, 2011 by Anne Fishel, Ph.D

When my sons were 12 and 14, I went on strike. To demand more respect for my nightly dinners, I hung up my apron and just stopped cooking.