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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

  • 8 ways to bless loved ones on their birthday

    Thu, Nov 08 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I love making birthdays special. Here are some of our family's traditions.

  • Meals out mean up to 300 more calories for kids

    Tue, Nov 06 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Need a reason to take the time to cook? Here's one: Just one fast-food or restaurant meal could add up to 300 calories to kids' and teens' daily intake.

  • 10 foods to teach kids to make on their own

    Tue, Oct 16 2012 at 9:23 PM

    What are the dishes you think your children should be able to make?

  • How your family can get involved for World Food Day

    Mon, Oct 15 2012 at 2:00 PM

    You can help end world hunger by hosting a simple dinner and getting the conversation started.

  • Does your smartphone ruin your food and fellowship?

    Wed, Aug 22 2012 at 1:10 PM

    One clever video pokes at our tendency to use smartphones for taking pictures of our food, while a restaurant offers a discount to those who leave their phones behind. Do you use your smartphone too much when you eat?

  • Cooking kids choose healthier foods

    Thu, Jun 28 2012 at 12:16 PM

    A new study shows that getting kids helping out in the kitchen is one of the best ways to get them interested in healthier foods.

  • 'Fast Food Babies' deals with our littlest junk food addicts

    Thu, Jun 21 2012 at 2:17 PM

    A British documentary that's available for online viewing follows 3 families who let their young children become addicted to fast food.

  • Family dinner conversation starter for the start of spring

    Tue, Mar 20 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Need a topic to get the conversation started at dinner? Ask everyone this baseball question and see what answers you get.

  • Homemade chicken fingers and mac & cheese

    Thu, Mar 08 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Serve these kids' favorites to the entire family. There's no guilt when you know exactly what ingredients go into them.

  • 6 free apps to simplify grocery shopping

    Wed, Feb 15 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Worried about trans-fats? Mercury? Pesticides? This new crop of apps is like having a nutritionist in your pocket.

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