Dinner Makes a Difference!
More than a decade of research by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University has consistently found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs.
Family Day – A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children™ is a national movement launched by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in 2001 that promotes the parental engagement fostered during frequent family dinners as a simple, effective way to prevent substance abuse in kids.
To learn more about Family Day and to join parents all across America in taking the Family Day STAR pledge, log on to www.CASAFamilyDay.org.
About Miriam
Miriam Weinstein is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist, wife, and mother of two grown children.
Conversation Starters
A collection of ideas for initiating conversations during family mealtimes.
Why Mealtime Matters
Research and studies on the importance of sharing meals — and tips for encouraging family meals.
Family Benefits
Kids and parents working together in the kitchen provides opportunities for conversation and responsibility.
Family Connections
A list of ideas for family-friendly activities that are focused around eating together.
Make Mealtime a Family Affair
Creative ways to involve the whole family in mealtime preparation — and some family-friendly recipes
Come Together For Mealtime
Family Day can bring your busy crew to the table.
