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MFP 356: Twenty Minutes to Change a Kid's Life – the Importance of Family Dinners

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Families need to disconnect from the world's pace, be present to one another and break bread together. - Bishop Thomas Olmstead

Summary

Why are family dinners so hard — and so important? In our latest Messy Family Podcast episode, we get real about the chaos of mealtime: the cooking, the planning, the juggling schedules, picky eaters, and the endless cleanup. But we also share the good news — it doesn't have to be perfect to matter. Family meals aren't just about food. They're a time to build identity, teach traditions, and give your kids a sense of belonging. Research shows that sharing meals boosts kids' grades, strengthens communication, and protects against depression and risky behaviors. We'll give you practical tips to make family meals doable — even joyful — in the middle of everyday mess. From simple routines to conversation starters and kid-friendly chores, this episode will help you make mealtime your family's "north star." Listen now and rediscover the power of your dinner table!

Key Takeaways
  • Close with: "Those 20 minutes around your table might be the most important minutes of your child's day."

  • Recap: Family meals strengthen minds, hearts, and homes

  1. Make it a priority

  2. Have a routine

  3. Use the time to connect

  4. Include the kids to make it happen!

Couple Discussion Questions
  • How often does your family sit down together?

  • What is one thing we can do to improve our time together?

  continue reading

360 episodes

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Content provided by Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mike and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent and Family and Alicia Hernon : Catholic Marriage Parent or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Families need to disconnect from the world's pace, be present to one another and break bread together. - Bishop Thomas Olmstead

Summary

Why are family dinners so hard — and so important? In our latest Messy Family Podcast episode, we get real about the chaos of mealtime: the cooking, the planning, the juggling schedules, picky eaters, and the endless cleanup. But we also share the good news — it doesn't have to be perfect to matter. Family meals aren't just about food. They're a time to build identity, teach traditions, and give your kids a sense of belonging. Research shows that sharing meals boosts kids' grades, strengthens communication, and protects against depression and risky behaviors. We'll give you practical tips to make family meals doable — even joyful — in the middle of everyday mess. From simple routines to conversation starters and kid-friendly chores, this episode will help you make mealtime your family's "north star." Listen now and rediscover the power of your dinner table!

Key Takeaways
  • Close with: "Those 20 minutes around your table might be the most important minutes of your child's day."

  • Recap: Family meals strengthen minds, hearts, and homes

  1. Make it a priority

  2. Have a routine

  3. Use the time to connect

  4. Include the kids to make it happen!

Couple Discussion Questions
  • How often does your family sit down together?

  • What is one thing we can do to improve our time together?

  continue reading

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