Tag: current events
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Talking to Kids About Tragedy
When bad things happen in the world, how can you talk about it with your family? Our tips for talking with all ages.
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![[:en]How to Talk About the Breach of the U.S. Capitol[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/shutterstock_1609558729.jpg)
[:en]How to Talk About the Breach of the U.S. Capitol[:]
[:en]We offer tips on how to talk to kids about the breach of the U.S. Capitol, including advice on dealing with feelings after tragic events.[:]
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![[:en]Getting Along and Taming Tension During Quarantine[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/shutterstock_280356704-scaled.jpg)
[:en]Getting Along and Taming Tension During Quarantine[:]
[:en]It’s essential that we figure out how to help everyone get along during the stress of quarantine. We’re sharing expert tips from Dr. Anne Fishel.[:]
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![[:en]Talking About: Resilience[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/r4c-resilience.jpg)
[:en]Talking About: Resilience[:]
[:en]Research shows that kids who are more familiar with family stories are more resilient than their peers. Here are some questions to help you share stories of ancestors who have survived difficult times.[:]
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![[:en]Talking About: Advocating for Others[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RFC_advocacy.png)
[:en]Talking About: Advocating for Others[:]
[:en]Get conversation starters to help you talk with your family about the current discrimination against the Asian community and advocating for others.[:]
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![[:en]Pandemic 2020: Our Stuck at Home Guide to Food, Fun and Conversation[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_1642982662-scaled.jpg)
[:en]Pandemic 2020: Our Stuck at Home Guide to Food, Fun and Conversation[:]
[:en]Our Stuck at Home Guide to Food, Fun and Conversation can help keep your whole family busy during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. [:]
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The First 100 Days
As a new American President gets ready to take office, talk about the significance of the first 100 days with your family.
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![[:en]How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner During Impeachment Talk[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shutterstock_217791343.jpg)
[:en]How to Survive Thanksgiving Dinner During Impeachment Talk[:]
[:en]Get our best advice on how to survive Thanksgiving dinner during impeachment talk, no matter what your political views may be.[:]
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![[:en]How to Talk About the Border[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/us-mexico-map.png)
[:en]How to Talk About the Border[:]
[:en]We provide tips for talking about history, respect and the news stories from the southern border, regardless of your family’s stance on immigration.[:]
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![[:en]Wondering About Women[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wonder-woman.jpg)
[:en]Wondering About Women[:]
[:en]A theatre’s decision to offer female-only screenings of Wonder Woman is in the spotlight. Find out what your family thinks about empowerment vs. discrimination in our latest Conversation of the Week.[:]
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![[:en]The Meaning of Home[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/home-1439966_1920.jpg)
[:en]The Meaning of Home[:]
[:en]What does “home” really mean? No matter your political beliefs, the recent news about immigration policies makes talking about the concept of home relevant for all families.[:]
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![[:en]What’s News?[:]](https://familydinner.launchpaddev.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/shutterstock_164435726.jpg)
[:en]What’s News?[:]
[:en]How can kids and teens tell the difference between real news and fake? To share or not to share? Get to the bottom of fake news with these conversation starters.[:]