Allissa – Page 2 – The Family Dinner Project

[:en]Shout Out From A Tufts Professor[:]

May 23, 2012

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[:en]In a column that examines how family dinners lead to positive behaviors in children and teenagers, Assistant Professor Margie R. Skeer mentions The Family Dinner Project! For more information on the incredible benefits of family dinner, check-out Professor Skeer’s post.[:]

[:en]A Satisfying End to a Community Dinner Series[:]

May 15, 2012

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Allissa

in Community Blog

[:en]“Parents are such innovators,” said Sarrouf. “They are constantly having to improvise, and use their intelligence and intuition to find ways to overcome challenges. When parents come together and share their knowledge, it’s a really powerful thing.”[:]

[:en]60% of Americans More Inspired by Family Cooks Than Celebrity Chefs[:]

May 9, 2012

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Allissa

in What’s Happening at FDP

[:en]According to a survey by outdoor cooking company Masterbuilt, an increasing number of families are using dinner as a “fun and creative way to spend time together.” Chalk it up to the slow food movement, less expensive meals at home, and the realization that eating together leads to happier, healthier families! Among the survey’s encouraging…

[:en]How Do You Eat Together On A Packed Day?[:]

May 8, 2012

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Allissa

in Contests

[:en]Tell us how you outsmart busy schedules for the chance to win $50 worth of groceries![:]

[:en]What Meal Does Your Family Love?[:]

Apr 17, 2012

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Allissa

in Contests

[:en]Do you have a dish that is “always a winner” in your family? Share it with us![:]

[:en]Reflections on Being Bullied[:]

Apr 13, 2012

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Allissa

in Family Blog

[:en]Max, a young man who experienced bullying as a childhood, shared some of his stories with our staff writer Allissa. We hope these stories can serve as a jumping-off point for conversation about this important topic in your own family.[:]

[:en]Chowing Down With Our In-School Lunch Program[:]

Apr 11, 2012

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Allissa

in Community Blog

[:en]Tablecloths in the library? It must be The Family Dinner Project’s Lunch Mentors Program![:]

[:en]Embarrassing Dinner Habit Contest: We Have a Winner![:]

Apr 10, 2012

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Allissa

in Contests

[:en]In response to our “Most Embarrassing Dinner Habit” contest, we received some wonderfully funny and honest…[:]

Let’s Talk About Bullying

Apr 9, 2012

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Allissa

in Conversation of the Week

With the release of ‘Bully’, here are some questions to help your family talk about a problem that touches 13 million kids each year.

[:en]Your Most Embarrassing Dinner Stories[:]

Apr 3, 2012

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Allissa

in Contests

[:en]Fast food, gross-out conversations, and “trash night”—oh my! Read the most entertaining excerpts from our recent contest.[:]

[:en]The Case of Trayvon Martin[:]

Apr 2, 2012

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Allissa

in Conversation of the Week

[:en]Roughly one month ago, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was walking through a gated community in Florida when he was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, who was acting as the neighborhood’s watchman. [:]

[:en]Togetherness and Taco Fridays[:]

Mar 27, 2012

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Allissa

in Community Blog

[:en]A conversation with Jennifer de los Santos, a local mother and community member, about the Community Dinners at The Ford School in Lynn, Mass. [:]

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