Author: Jono

[:en] Happy New Year! Despite the colder temperatures, we love January. This month is the perfect time to slow down after all of the holiday hoopla and focus on what’s truly important. And at The Family Dinner Project, we believe few things are more important than helping you connect with your family over food, fun…

Five Gifts that keep on Giving

Dec 9, 2014

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[:en] Happy holidays! Let’s keep the giving spirit that started with Thanksgiving and #GivingTuesday going all through December. The materialistic hoopla of the holiday season can sometimes make us forget what’s really important—and what makes us truly happy. An abundance of research has proven that more than our possessions, it’s our experiences that bring us…

Tips for Talking about Giving

Nov 13, 2014

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[:en] “Talking about philanthropy with children couldn’t be more important. I don’t think you can measure that kind of thing now, but you’ll be able to measure it in twenty year’s time.” – Henry Timms, executive director of the 92nd Street Y and founder of #GivingTuesday. We couldn’t agree more, Mr Timms. If you’re not…

[:en]Telling Stories[:]

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in Conversation, Lenox

[:en]Telling stories is an ancient way of communicating that still has great power. Think of how storytelling helped you and your partner get to know one another when you were first dating…[:]

[:en]Iron Chef for Couples[:]

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in Food, Fun, Lenox

[:en]Getting to know other couples and spending time with friends is important for any relationship; after all, no matter how deeply in love you are with each other, you can’t spend every second gazing into each other’s eyes![:]

[:en]Alternatives to “How Was Your Day?”[:]

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in Conversation, Lenox

[:en]Remember the 1990’s sitcom Seinfeld? There’s a memorable episode where the character Kramer mocks couples’ conversations. “How was your day?” he simpers. “Was it a good day or a bad day? What kind of a day was it?”[:]

[:en]Indoor Picnic[:]

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in Food, Fun, Lenox

[:en]Afraid your dinnertime is already getting dull? Sometimes, even the most positive of daily rituals — like sitting down together for a good meal — can start to feel as though you’re getting stuck in a rut.[:]

[:en]Make Your Own Restaurant[:]

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in Food, Fun, Lenox

[:en]Regular date nights are great for bonding and keeping your romance alive, but it’s not always possible — or practical — to book a weekly table at the hottest restaurant in town. [:]

[:en]Initiating Deeper Conversations[:]

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in Conversation, Lenox

[:en]As we all know, the problem of one-word answers after a long day isn’t exclusive to kids.[:]

Nurturing Kindness: Try our Simple Recipe

Oct 23, 2014

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[:en] A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. – William Arthur Ward October is Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Month. According to Pacer’s website, nearly 1 in 3 students (27.8%) report being bullied during the school year. That’s a powerful statistic. But kindness can be a powerful weapon against bullying. The ability to put…

The supplies your kids really need for school (no pencils required)

Sep 12, 2014

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