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.

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.

Enjoy a family breakfast with make-ahead baked french toast with apples and cheddar cheese, a team drawing game and conversation about gratitude.

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.

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!

Enjoy a fun family breakfast with gluten-and-dairy-free oven pancakes, a game of Would You Rather and questions about learning and growth.

Enjoy a family picnic this week with an easy Caesar Salad recipe, berry crumble, and an art project to let your community heroes know you care.