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In these posts we explore some of the research linking social and moral development in childhood

to emotional and mental wellbeing -

and importantly, what it all means for how we raise our kids!

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Why family meals matter!

Why family meals matter!By: Jess Kingsford (Ph.D)

In this blog, we hear about the research showing how the frequency of family meals can powerfully influence a range of outcomes for children, and Jess also explains the ways that family meals offer many opportunities to nurture children's moral development, and ultimately therefore, their wellbeing.

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Why family meals matter!

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