Tips – Page 2 – The Family Dinner Project

[:en]Indoor Picnics and Joyful Conversations[:]

May 8, 2012

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by

Allyson

in Family Blog

[:en]One mother shares her ideas for fun, creative dinners.[:]

[:en]’That’s Disgusting!’ – Encouraging Picky Eaters[:]

Apr 4, 2012

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]Does nature or nurture create picky eaters? Plus tips for taming even the pickiest among us[:]

[:en]Meeting Your Child’s Sweetheart: 12 Tips for a Successful Meal [:]

Feb 14, 2012

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]It’s hard to be our best, most authentic selves when our children bring a significant other home to dinner. [:]

[:en]Thanksgiving Story Telling[:]

Nov 23, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]’We learn about our families from the stories that we tell, and our brains are wired to understand each other through stories.’ Plus questions to inspire story sharing[:]

[:en]Why I Went on Strike[:]

Aug 31, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]When my sons were 12 and 14, I went on strike. To demand more respect for my nightly dinners, I hung up my apron and just stopped cooking.[:]

Adding Competence and Rules into the Mix: Dinner with School-aged Kids

Jul 27, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

(The third in a 3-part series): When it comes to dinner, harness your elementary school-aged child’s wish to be more competent and to play by the rules

[:en]Comforting the Sick: What Dinner Do You Want When You’re Under the Weather?[:]

Apr 4, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en] A curious look at what we crave when we’re ill- and why[:]

[:en]How to Make your Toddler an Adventurous Eater and Cooperative Diner[:]

Mar 3, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en](Part two in a series) Young kids are not the most civilized dinner companions. Dinnertime can feel like sitting with a group of monkeys…But, this is a critical time for developing family meals as a ritual[:]

[:en]Fast Slow Food[:]

Feb 11, 2011

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]“Fast food” doesn’t have to mean unhealthy, oversized meals with high fat and sugar content served in Styrofoam containers. [:]

[:en]Play with Your Food, Not Your Video Games[:]

Dec 21, 2010

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]’The kitchen isn’t just the workstation for family dinners; it can also be the “play station” for many fun and creative projects.'[:]

[:en]The Very First Family Dinners[:]

Dec 11, 2010

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en](Note: This is the first post in a series.) Far more important than developing a robust eater, and regardless of whether your baby is bottle- or breast-fed, the feeding relationship is the first crucial task of parenting.[:]

[:en]The Power of Table Talk[:]

Nov 12, 2010

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by

Anne Fishel, Ph.D

in Food For Thought

[:en]From building vocabulary to building resistance, conversations at the dinner offers benefits for kids – and families.[:]

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