Resources

Sharing at least three meals a week with family can lead to improved academic performance, reduced stress and depression, better social skills, improved health, and decreased risky behaviors in children. These Conversation Starters offer offers numerous questions to stimulate discussion, covering topics such as:

• Friendship and trust
• Personal qualities and aspirations
• Memories and experiences
• Imagination and creativity
• Feelings and emotions
• Social responsibility and compassion
• School, work, and community
• Values and role models