TFDP Co-Founder on “The Takeaway”

Dr. Anne Fishel, author of Home for Dinner: Mixing Food, Fun and Conversation for a Happier Family and Healthier Kids and co-founder of The Family Dinner Project, recently appeared on NPR’s “The Takeaway.” She discussed the benefits of family dinners with host John Hockenberry, as well as providing simple tips and strategies to help busy families gather around the table for more regular, meaningful meals.

You can hear the whole interview here, as well as get Dr. Fishel’s recommendations for her five favorite dinner table games to help keep all family members engaged during mealtimes.

For additional table game suggestions, check out our Games archive.

For a wealth of ways to open up a dialogue at the table, try some of our Conversation starters.

See more of Dr. Fishel’s insights and advice in her Food for Thought column.