Christine Wansleben and her 13-year-old twins are reinventing Thanksgiving during COVID with a uniquely 2020 twist on holiday traditions.
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Rethinking Thanksgiving During COVID
Dr. Anne Fishel is rethinking how to celebrate Thanksgiving during COVID, and sharing expert tips to help families mark the holiday.
Standing Up: Soccer Players Defend a Teammate
Talk about standing up for others with conversation starters about the Loyal soccer team defending their teammate with a surprising gesture.
Real Family Dinner Projects: Partnering with the Idaho Office of Drug Policy
By partnering with the Idaho Office of Drug Policy, we were able to support 15,000 families with resources for their family dinners.
Talk About: Voting for the President
Elections are an important teachable moment. Talk about voting, democracy and participating in the process with these conversation starters.
At-Home Halloween Fun
Try our suggestions for at-home Halloween fun this year, and enjoy some family time even if you can’t go trick-or-treating.
Talking About: Gender Roles
This Women’s History Month, talk about gender roles and equity with your family using our featured conversation starters.
Real Family Dinner Projects: The Barnhart Family
Overwhelmed by a busy schedule and caring for a child with special needs, Meg Barnhart turned to the slow cooker to make family dinners happen.
Research Shows Family Dinner Improves Literacy
Many years of research show that family dinner improves literacy skills in young kids. We break down the studies and give families ideas to use at meals.
Family Breakfast #12: Baked French Toast and a Drawing Game
Enjoy a family breakfast with make-ahead baked french toast with apples and cheddar cheese, a team drawing game and conversation about gratitude.
Family Breakfast #11: Overnight Oats and a Math Game
This family breakfast gets everyone ready to learn for the day with overnight oats packed with peanut butter and bananas, plus a classic math game.
Family Picnic #12: Chicken Souvlaki and Ice Cream Dance Party
Enjoy an end-of-summer family picnic with easy chicken souvlaki, conversation starters about transitions, and an ice cream recipe that’s also a dance party!