Research consistently shows that eating meals together as a family offers so many benefits, far-beyond nourishing our bodies. From fostering connection to enhancing mental health, the importance ...

Eating dinner together as a family is important. Experts explain why — and how to make the most of these meals. Story by Korin Miller • 5mo ...

One study found that teens who ate fewer than three meals per week with their family were 3.5 times more likely to abuse drugs, 2.5 times more likely to smoke and 1.5 times more likely to drink ...

Eating dinner together can help ease stress among family members, according to the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good Survey. About 65% of adults say they are at least somewhat ...

Sharing meals is beneficial to families, but it can be a challenge to find time to eat together. Here's how to make the family meal work.

Help children establish good eating habits. The family meal can be an effective intervention to combat obesity. It can teach children portion control, help them develop a taste for home-prepared ...