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Families are the providers of healthy meals for their kids. This looks different for every family! The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a searchable map of free meal locations in Ohio and beyond. Children...
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Families are the providers of healthy meals for their kids. This looks different for every family! The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a searchable map of free meal locations in Ohio and beyond. Children...
Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Mealtime / For Families / Middle & High School / Remote Learning for Fams
“A well-worded question is the quickest way to connect after a long day. Get a deeper conversation started with these ideas for all ages.” – The Family Dinner Project The Family Dinner Project Website...
Have you ever wondered how to help your child embrace failure and learn to be confident even in the face of failures? Sometimes as parents/caregivers we need to start the conversation and share about...
Family dinner! We all know it’s a good thing. It’s the perfect time to bond with your family, promote healthy eating and unwind with a delicious meal. But with the craziness of daily life,...
This website from the American College of Pediatricians is very clear and helpful. Research has revealed many benefits for family members who eat meals together on a regular basis including healthier eating habits, better...
Research shows that eating at least three family meals together a week helps make our kids healthier, but trying to put together a healthy meal between all your family’s activities can be very challenging....
WebMD compiled a list of 10 reasons to eat family meals together: 10 Benefits of Family Dinners You and your kids will talk more. You’ll be more likely to hear about a serious problem....
Did you know researchers at Columbia University say that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs? Read more about this study...
Your favorite Sesame Street characters team up with Common Sense Media to celebrate the importance of a Device Free Dinner in this short video.
Early Childhood / Elementary School / Family Mealtime / For Families / For Schools / Middle & High School / Social Emotional / Whole Child 4 - School and Child Nutrition
This summary explains the research on family mealtimes and the benefits for students. Benefits include higher literacy and vocabulary levels, higher grades, reduced substance use, better mental health, and improved nutrition. Schools can share...
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