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Conversation of the Week

What does your family think about education issues, sports scandals and the latest campaign headlines? Each week, The Family Dinner Project posts a summary of a current news story, along with thought-provoking questions that will help your family talk about topics that matter.

Standing Up: Soccer Players Defend a Teammate

octubre 15th, 2020

Talk about standing up for others with conversation starters about the Loyal soccer team defending their teammate with a surprising gesture.

Talk About: Voting for the President

septiembre 30th, 2020

Elections are an important teachable moment. Talk about voting, democracy and participating in the process with these conversation starters.

Talking About: Gender Roles

septiembre 24th, 2020

This Women’s History Month, talk about gender roles and equity with your family using our featured conversation starters.

Dinner and a Movie: Food, Fun and Conversation About Anti-Racism

julio 17th, 2020

In collaboration with Common Sense Media, we’re sharing family films, food, fun, and conversation to help families tackle the topic of anti-racism.

Talking About: Juneteenth

junio 18th, 2020

Use our conversation starter ideas to spark a discussion about Juneteenth, an important day in history commemorating the end of slavery.

Talking About Anti-Racism

mayo 29th, 2020

Families may struggle to talk about racism, but it’s a necessary conversation to have. Talk about how to work against racism with our conversation starters.

Talking About Lost Opportunities

mayo 26th, 2020

Talk about the disappointment and mixed feelings of the lost opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic with our conversation starters for families.

Talking About: Resilience

mayo 1st, 2020

Research shows that kids who are more familiar with family stories are more resilient than their peers. Here are some questions to help you share stories of ancestors who have survived difficult times.

Talking About: Advocating for Others

abril 28th, 2020

Get conversation starters to help you talk with your family about the current discrimination against the Asian community and advocating for others.

Children, Climate Change, and Mental Health

abril 21st, 2020

A pediatrician and mental health expert shares how to talk to children about climate change in ways that encourage action and protect their mental health.

Dinner and a Movie: Food, Fun and Conversation About the Environment

abril 7th, 2020

Explore food, fun and conversation about the environment with these movie recommendations and ideas from The Family Dinner Project and Common Sense Media.

7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

marzo 17th, 2020

Our friends at the MGH Clay Center offer expert advice to help parents and kids navigate the coronavirus pandemic.