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b'In the age of video chats and filtered \\u201cselfies\\u201d, sometimes real, human connection seems harder to come by, but it remains an important part of living a satisfying life. In fact, over 20 years of research has shown what parents have known for a long time: regular family meals lead to long-term benefits, including higher resilience, self-esteem, and grade-point-averages, and LOWER rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, and depression.

EAT, LAUGH, TALK: The Family Dinner Playbook gives readers the tools to kickstart a habit of putting together fun family dinners, including:
\\u25cf Conversation starters
\\u25cf Quick and easy recipes
\\u25cf Fun table games for everyone to play
\\u25cf Tips for overcoming obstacles, setting dinnertime goals, managing busy schedules, and engaging everyone in the conversation

Eat, Laugh, Talk fills a real need \\u2013 More than 90 percent of all families want to have regular family dinners. But, on any given night, only between 30 and 50 percent are eating together. Eat, Laugh, Talk is a practical, fun \\u201chow-to\\u201d book for today\\u2019s over-scheduled families, based on 10 years of experience of The Family Dinner Project.

With anecdotes from real families who have become a part of The Family Dinner Project\\u2019s growing movement, this book will inspire readers of all ages to look forward to dinnertime (together)!'