What Kids Learn During Dinner

Of everything I'll discuss on Half Full, having dinner as a family is one of the most important things. Think of it as concentrated dose of nurture and nourishment, two of the greatest and most fundamental human needs. -- The powerful effects of family mealtimes come from two things: 1) Modeling: the dinner table is a place where kids learn important social and emotional skills that they might not have the opportunity to learn elsewhere. 2) Ritual: A ... Full Story »