The Family Dinner Project https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/ A start-up grassroots movement of food, fun and conversation about things that matter. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:26:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/FDP-Favicon-124x124.png The Family Dinner Project https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/ 32 32 Celebrating 15 Years of The Family Dinner Project https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/celebrating-15-years-of-the-family-dinner-project/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/celebrating-15-years-of-the-family-dinner-project/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:43 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=36365 We're celebrating 15 years of The Family Dinner Project with a look back at our accomplishments, as well as a sneak peek of all the great work to come!

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/celebrating-15-years-of-the-family-dinner-project/feed/ 0 Podcast Episode 10: Does Dinner Make Us Happier? https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-10-does-dinner-make-us-happier/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-10-does-dinner-make-us-happier/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:17:23 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=36379 A groundbreaking global study has just shown that eating together makes us happier! We talk with one of the study's co-authors, Micah Kaats.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-10-does-dinner-make-us-happier/feed/ 0 New Research: Family Dinners Boost Happiness https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/new-research-family-dinners-boost-happiness/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/new-research-family-dinners-boost-happiness/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=36228 New research clearly demonstrates that eating with others dramatically improves our happiness and well-being. Here's what the study shows.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/new-research-family-dinners-boost-happiness/feed/ 0 Podcast Episode 9: Just the Two of Us https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-9-just-the-two-of-us/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-9-just-the-two-of-us/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:39:19 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=36152 We're talking about how important family meals are for couples, and how to preserve eating together as a way to bond throughout the lifespan of your relationship.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-9-just-the-two-of-us/feed/ 0 Just the Two of Us https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/just-the-two-of-us/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/just-the-two-of-us/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:00:58 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=36070 We're exploring dinner for couples across the lifespan of a relationship, from the early days all the way through the empty nest.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/just-the-two-of-us/feed/ 0 Ways to Build Community Through Dinner https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/build-community-through-dinner/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/build-community-through-dinner/#respond Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:00:44 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=35920 Right now, people are looking for more ways to build community. We've got lots of ideas to help you connect with friends and neighbors through food, fun, and conversation.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/build-community-through-dinner/feed/ 0 Real Family Dinner Projects: The Purdue Center for Families https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/real-family-dinner-projects-the-purdue-center-for-families/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/real-family-dinner-projects-the-purdue-center-for-families/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:10:32 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=35927 The Purdue Center for Families and The Family Dinner Project have teamed up to spread the benefits of shared meals across the state of Indiana.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/real-family-dinner-projects-the-purdue-center-for-families/feed/ 0 Podcast Episode 8: Intentions Matter https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-8-intentions-matter/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-8-intentions-matter/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:13:11 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=35818 In this episode, Bri and Annie explore the idea of setting intentions for the family dinner table, to help families get the most out of their shared meals.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/blog/podcast-episode-8-intentions-matter/feed/ 0 The Power of Intentions https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/the-power-of-intentions/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/the-power-of-intentions/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:49 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=35739 This New Year, we're helping you focus on what really matters through setting intentions for your family meals and following through with simple steps.

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]]> https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/the-power-of-intentions/feed/ 0 A Season of Comfort https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/a-season-of-comfort/ https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/newsletter/a-season-of-comfort/#respond Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:44 +0000 https://thefamilydinnerproject.org/?p=35603 We're helping everyone lean into comfort and warmth this holiday season, with lots of cozy ideas for family bonding and seasonal cheer.

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