Family meals, happy families

Family meals, happy families

Family meals are a good indicator of how families become and stay connected.  It is well-known that they are a unifying force in families and reduce behavioral problems in children.  Research shows that children who eat dinner with their families do better in school,...

Childhood trauma can lead to unhealthy adulthood

A landmark research project over the last 20 years, the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, assessed thousands of adults’ physical and emotional well-being, then asked them about their childhood traumas: abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, and attachment.  They found...