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Family Dinner News

Family Dinner

The concept of Family Dinner, which used to be a tradition of the past, is making a resurgence as families use the time to unplug their devices and reconnect with each other.   It's a time for families to engage in conversation about kids' school and activities or just laugh together.  The ritual of a family dinner has been praised as an antidote to bad grades and bad habits in kids and bringing families closer.

Articles about Family Dinner

  • Don't negotiate dinner with kids

    Tue, Mar 12 2013 at 12:42 PM

    If you want to eliminate some of the frustrations of preparing dinner for the family, don't allow pre-dinner negotiations about what the kids want to eat.

  • 'How to Meal Plan' is useful for getting dinner on the table

    Wed, Feb 20 2013 at 11:35 AM

    This step-by-step Kindle book will help families of all sizes get home-cooked meals on the table.

  • Weekend reads: Make sure you sit down to family dinner this weekend

    Fri, Feb 15 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Your weekend is busy, but sitting down for a meal with the family should be part of it. We’ve got a roundup of good advice on how to get it done from across the Web.

  • Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite

    Tue, Feb 12 2013 at 11:28 AM

    A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.

  • Are well-behaved children in restaurants the exception?

    Tue, Feb 12 2013 at 8:48 AM

    A Washington family received an unexpected $4 discount at a restaurant because their kids had good manners. Are well-behaved children in restaurants really so rare?

  • In praise of clean out the fridge night

    Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Leftover night makes everyone happy, is a great solution for curbing food waste, and helps with your grocery budget.

  • Family mealtime not a thing of the past

    Wed, Jan 23 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Most families currently eat dinner together most nights of the week, and more than a third eat together 7 nights a week.

  • Family meals help kids eat more fruits and veggies

    Wed, Dec 19 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Family meals may provide an opportunity for children to learn healthy eating habits from their parents or siblings.

  • What's your Thanksgiving style: Traditional or experimental?

    Tue, Nov 20 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Do you try new and different recipes at Thanksgiving or stick with your Aunt Lolly's recipe for cornbread stuffing?

  • Giving thanks in dark times

    Thu, Nov 15 2012 at 8:15 PM

    The history of this beautiful feast is steeped in dark times — and should serve as a good example for all of us.

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