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Talking About Stress Management

Right now, there are lots of reasons to feel stressed. Talking about stress management with your family can help you find ways to stay calm.

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Looking Back: A Year’s Worth of Family Dinners

With Thanksgiving and winter holidays now only weeks away…

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How to Give Yourself the Gift of Family Dinner This Season

With Thanksgiving and winter holidays now only weeks away…

Managing Anxiety at Family Meals

Managing anxiety at family meals can be a challenge, but we’ve got plenty of resources and tips to help families keep stress at bay.

The Gables family

A full plate of responsibilities Background: Balancing a busy work life with caretaking Paula Gables is fifty-three years old, lives with her husband, and has three children, two of whom are in college and a son who has just left for college. She also cares for her elderly parents (her father has Alzheimer’s), and a […]

How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner During Impeachment Talk

Get our best advice on how to survive Thanksgiving dinner during impeachment talk, no matter what your political views may be.

Don’t Be Scared of Picky Eating

Don’t let picky eating scare your family away from the dinner table. Try our expert tips and tricks for overcoming mealtime battles for peaceful dinners.

Humming Bee Breathing

Humming bee breathing is a fun way to teach younger children to use calming breaths! Try starting your next family dinner with “bee breaths.”

How Dads are Finding New Roles at Dinner

Family and couples therapist Dr. Anthony Chambers walks us through how dads are finding new roles at dinner, and throughout the household.

Autism, ADHD, and Learning Differences at Family Meals

Autism, ADHD, and learning differences can cause challenges at family meals. We’ve got expert help to improve dinnertime for everyone.

FDP in the News

Center for Families Celebrates 30th Anniversary One Family Dinner Table at a Time Purdue University by Rebecca Hoffa April 1, 2024 Episode 213: Home For Dinner (PODCAST) Tip of the Tongue Podcast January 29, 2024 Boosting Your Body Image and Eating Habits (PODCAST) Imperfect Love with Dr. Carla Manly January 12, 2024 What’s the Best […]

The Politics of Thanksgiving

Many families are anxious about Thanksgiving due to divisive politics. Dr. Anne Fishel offers tips for overcoming tension at this year’s Thanksgiving table.