Category: Newsletter
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New Year, New Projects, New Stories
[:en] Happy 2019! Wherever you are in your family dinner journey, we’re happy to have you at our table. This year will mark an exciting time for The Family Dinner Project, as we look forward to several new projects, including a book! Our collection of stories, advice, and of course lots of food, fun and…
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Staying Simple for the Season
[:en] It’s hard not to overcommit ourselves during this time of year. Between planning holiday celebrations, shopping and gift-giving and feeling the pressure to “do everything” so we can make the most of the season, the whole month of December can easily turn into one big to-do list. In the midst of all the bustle,…
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Our Gratitude List for November
[:en] Each year around this time, we share ideas and resources to help families make the most of the coming season of gratitude. American Thanksgiving is coming soon, followed closely by winter holidays and New Year’s resolutions, so focusing on thankfulness is a priority for many people during November. This year, some members of The…
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Don’t Be Scared of Picky Eating
[:en]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.[:]
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Mastering the Split Shift Family Dinner
[:en]Busy schedules got you down? Here’s how to make the most of family dinner even when the weeknight calendar means eating in shifts.[:]
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Falling into Family Dinner
[:en]Don’t wait until fall to plan your family dinners — get advice and tips for making dinner an important and fun part of your schedule this school year![:]
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Practicing Courtesy at Family Dinner
[:en]Use your family dinner table to model courtesy, kindness and civility this month![:]
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Family Dinner Can (and Maybe Should) be a Picnic
[:en]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.[:]
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[:en]Make Memories With Family Dinner[:es]ES: Make Memories With Family Dinner[:]
[:en] In a world where we’re constantly urged to “make memories” and to “make every moment count,” it can be tempting to look around the dinner table and wonder whether what we’re doing is enough. Will the kids look back in 20 years and think fondly of the meals we’ve shared, or will they have…
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[:en]Growing with the Seasons at Family Dinner[:]
[:en] The Family Dinner Project is based in Massachusetts, and by this time of the year, we’re all eager for a change of season. As New England hangs onto the last bits of winter, we can’t help but think of Spring, warmth, fresh fruits and vegetables and lots of new growth all around us. This…
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[:en]Family Dinner: It’s Good For You[:]
[:en] March is National Nutrition Month. For many families, nutrition is a top priority at the dinner table. Parents worry about whether or not they’re serving enough vegetables (and whether the kids are eating enough of them!). What’s on the plate, and how much of it is consumed, often becomes the focus of dinnertime.…
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[:en]Your Family Dinner Goals for 2018[:]
[:en]We asked our Facebook community to share their family dinner “resolutions” for 2018. Here are the most popular responses, and our top tips for achieving your goals.[:]