Dr. Anne Fishel explains why rituals are important to family life, and how they can help families remain resilient during difficult times.
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Family Picnic #4: Fruit Quesadillas and Fudge Pops
There’s nothing better than fresh summer produce, especially when it’s ripe fruit! Try summer peaches in an unusual fruit-and-cheese quesadilla this week.
Family Picnic #3: Veggie Wraps and Banana Boats
This week’s family picnic menu has a Southwestern flair, plus a banana dessert that’s an old campfire favorite!
Family Picnic #2: Caprese Sandwiches and Berry Parfaits
We’re making sandwiches and yogurt parfaits with a gourmet, Mediterranean-inspired twist for this week’s family picnic, with helper jobs for all ages.
Family Picnic #1: Chicken Salad and Active Play
We’re kicking off our summer picnic menus with a portable picnic you can bookmark for later, when busy schedules mean eating on the go.
Things I’ve Learned About Family Dinner With a Toddler (While Sheltering in Place)
From letting dinner happen anywhere to giving age-appropriate kitchen tasks, our Assistant Executive Director shares five things she’s learned about eating family dinner with a toddler during a pandemic.
Talking About Anti-Racism
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
Talk about the disappointment and mixed feelings of the lost opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic with our conversation starters for families.
Real Family Dinner Projects: Families in Quarantine
We talked to two families who are taking different creative approaches to sharing family meals despite the social distancing restrictions of COVID-19.
Talking About: Resilience
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
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
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.