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The Family Dinner Project, a nonprofit initiative started in 2010, champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun and conversation about things that matter. More than 20 years of scientific research shows “why” family mealtimes are so important. The Family Dinner Project provides the “how” for […]

by Anne Fishel, Ph.D Dr. Anne K. Fishel is the Executive Director and co-founder of The Family Dinner Project and a clinical psychologist, teacher, author, and family therapist. She is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Family and Couples Therapy Program at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. […]

Family dinner! We all know it’s a good thing. It’s the perfect time to bond with your family, promote healthy eating and unwind with a delicious meal. But with the craziness of daily life, cooking dinner can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. With our online dinner program, Food, Fun and Conversation: 4 Weeks […]

It’s been three weeks, and by now family dinner might feel easier. You have created this time and place for family to come together, so full of possibility. Could you explore those possibilities and use family dinner to do some heavy lifting or some imagining together? Look at something your family struggles with or aspires […]

Presents! Toys! It’s December, which means lots of kids are thinking about holiday gifts. But giving is a two-way street, and this is a great time of year to talk to your kids about generosity. When beginning the discussion, try to avoid language that makes people in need seem different. Instead, emphasize that everyone needs […]