Lynn Barendsen, Executive Director of the Family Dinner Project came to talk with us. She told us that recent studies have linked regular family meals with higher grade-point averages, resilience and self-esteem, lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders and depression. She also gave us tips for setting dinnertime goals, overcoming obstacles such as conflicting schedules and engaging everyone in meaningful conversation.
If you missed the meeting, or would like to learn more, you can go to thefamilydinnerproject.org, where you will find:
*A Guide for "4 weeks to better family dinners"
*Easy Recipes
and
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