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Easing Tension at the Table (just in time for Thanksgiving!)

Tension at the table is one of the most common reasons families choose not to eat together. Whether it’s complaints about the food, a leftover fight from the day before, or lingering stress from a long day at work or with the kids, there are times that the dinner table can feel like a minefield. […]

Week 3: Make It Fun

We have a secret ingredient for you, the magic that’s guaranteed to make family dinner last. Fun. OK, not much of a secret, but sometimes in the rush of daily life, despite our best efforts, we forget all about it. So bring it on! Giggle a little. Smile a lot. Get caught with your mouth […]

Newsletter September

Starting a Family Dinner Routine for Back to School

During the summer, many families change their dinnertime habits…

Real Family Dinner Projects: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Grandparents raising grandchildren face unique challenges at family dinner. Our nonprofit community programs have helped bridge the generational divide.

Week 2: Make It Simple

You’ve made the commitment. Now your story can begin to tell itself. Dinner doesn’t have to be a fancy event with an exotic recipe. It can be simple and relaxed. What is the simplest and most loved meal in your home? Cook it and have dinner together again this week, and find a way to […]

Family Dinner Can (and Maybe Should) be a Picnic

Believe it or not, taking dinner on the go can be great for the whole family! Here’s why – and how – you should consider putting picnics on the menu.

At Joan’s Table

Joan Nathan opens up about food, fun and conversation at her own dinner table, and the sacredness of the family meal.

A Q&A with Children’s Author Nancy Loewen

Enter to win an autographed copy of Nancy’s new book!

Real Family Dinner Projects: The Bublitz Family

A military family shares their challenges and triumphs in having family dinners with two very young children.

The Importance of Sensory Play at Family Dinner

Sensory play at family dinner is important for building motor skills, good eating habits, mindfulness in eating, and more! Get our tips on how to do it.

Learning to Love Family Dinner

Guest contributor Casey Hinds shares how her busy military family learned to love family dinners.

Getting off on the Right Foot: Creating a Dinner Ritual

As a couple, you’ll have dozens of decisions to make about how to share your life. Establishing a dinner ritual is a great place to start.