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Take the Dinner Table Pledge
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Studies show that eating together as a family can provide numerous benefits for children, including higher self-esteem and better communication.
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| We want dinner time to be a positive experience for kids so they will continue the tradition with their own children someday. One way we do this is by implementing the “Yuck List.” |
| When life doesn’t go their way, give your children an opportunity to talk about it on a regular basis—at the table. |
| When life doesn’t go their way, give your children an opportunity to talk about it on a regular basis—at the table. |
| Having trouble getting more than a few words out of your children? Try asking specific, pointed questions that require more than a simple "yes" or "no." |
| Sometimes kids do not want to share at the dinner table. To get the ball rolling, use prepared conversation starters. |
| A growing body of research suggests that family dinnertime does much more than satisfy hunger. Family meals can expand the mind and protect the spirit, too. |
| If you find that mealtimes usually end in arguments about how much they’re not eating, follow these guidelines. Read article |
| Don't wait until your children are tweens or teens before having them put on an apron and follow a recipe. Even the youngest tykes, with some guidance, can stir, sprinkle, toss, and taste. |
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