Food may get us to the table, but is it the most important part of family dinner?
Food For Thought
Expert Roundtable: The Psychological Benefits of Thanksgiving Dinner
Dr. Anne FIshel is joined by 3 other experts to discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving rituals for modern families.
Want Your Kids to Be Better Readers? Have Dinner Together
The dinner table is a perfect place to encourage reading in kids of all ages.
Talking Trash at the Table
Dr. Anne Fishel offers expert advice on helping your family understand the impact of wasted food on the planet.
Family Dinners are Great for the Body and the Soul
The First Lady is a fan of family dinners, but is her enthusiasm backed by science?
It’s Science: Eat Dinner Together
As a family therapist, I often want to tell my patients that research shows they’d be better off eating dinner together than spending an hour with me.
How to Avoid One Word Answers
Dr. Anne Fishel offers suggestions on how to encourage kids to open up about their days.
Nurturing “Stewards of the Planet”
Dr. Anne Fishel addresses the why and how of raising environmentally conscious kids
Managing Food Allergies at the Dinner Table
Jen Haugen, RD, LD, offers tips for meal planning after a new food allergy or celiac diagnosis
Do as I say, not as I TXT: Does Tech have a Place at the Table?
What’s your stance on tech at the table? Here, Drs. Anne Fishel and Tristan Gorrindo offer their ideas
May I be Excused, Please?
Guest blogger Abigail Carroll on the origins of table manners
Making the Most of Dinner with Adolescents
Dr. Anne Fishel offers tips for getting teenagers more engaged in family dinner