Tag: schedules

[:en] We usually tell families to try to keep dinner on the calendar even during the unstructured months of summer. But what happens when you’re not going to be home for dinner, or home at all? Vacations,“staycations,” day trips and unpredictable last-minute plans can all make family meals difficult to schedule. And for some families,…

[:en]Real Family Dinner Projects: The Sigler Family[:]

May 29, 2019

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[:en]A family of four from Ohio shares how they’re constantly adapting to each new age and stage to make family dinner — and laughter — central in their lives.[:]

Real Family Dinner Projects: The Sterenberg Family

Apr 3, 2019

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[:en]A family of five from Ohio is juggling a full plate of priorities and finding ways to make room for family dinner, when they can focus on each other.[:]

Staying Simple for the Season

Dec 5, 2018

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[: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,…

Real Family Dinner Projects: The Buck Family

Dec 5, 2018

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[:en]We’re pleased to introduce the Bucks, a family of four who are committed to family dinners, despite busy schedules, because of the potential benefits to their children. The Family: Jamie and Sara Buck and kids Alex (13) and Katie (8). The Bucks live in Leawood, Kansas. The Goal: Sara says that the family has been…

Mastering the Split Shift Family Dinner

Sep 4, 2018

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[: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.[:]

Real Family Dinner Projects: The Denoy Family

Sep 4, 2018

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[:en]A busy family from Texas shares how they prioritize sit-down family dinners, despite a long list of extracurricular activities and a full schedule.[:]

Falling into Family Dinner

Aug 1, 2018

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[: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![:]

Real Family Dinner Projects: The Geller-Pyne Family

May 31, 2018

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[:en]Rotisserie chicken, Bob’s Burgers and shared responsibilities: Find out how these busy working parents of a young athlete manage family dinners.[:]

[:en]Real Family Dinner Projects: The Lorenz Family[:]

Apr 30, 2018

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[:en]From scheduling Sunday dinners to creating silly snacks, learn the Lorenz family’s tips and tricks for fitting in family dinners around sports season.[:]

[:en]Real Family Dinner Projects: The Budheges Family[:]

Mar 29, 2018

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