Does getting your entire family around the table feel impossible at times? Between long commutes and conflicting sports schedules, nursing babies and pure exhaustion, there are plenty of reasons why we struggle to get around the table—even though we know it matters. According to Katie’s stellar research and our own at-home attempts, eating together can foster connection, protect mental health, reduce stress, and make room for intentional conversations. This episode is certainly not a how-to on proper meals and table manners (if you only knew!), but rather a new-ish practice in our homes we hope you can pull up a seat for. Remember, it doesn’t matter what shade of beige you’re feeding your family—quesadillas and Dino Nuggets count—as long as you’re serving it with a side of grace.

Show Notes

Thanks for listening to the Coffee + Crumbs podcast Season 9, Episode 2: Come to the Table. We’re so happy you’re here. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Kids’ plates from Target

• Conversation starter cards
  

Need recipe ideas for family dinner? We’ve got you covered. Need better talking points around the table? Check out our bonus episode, How To Ask Better Questions.

Research from this episode:

• 2015 review by a group of Canadian researchers

• 2022 survey by the American Health Association

• Study published in the Journal of Pediatrics

• 2017 Canadian study

• Research published in JAMA Pediatrics

• 2020 Harvard interview

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