2982: Family Meals: Why They're Still As Important As Ever by Jen of This Time of Mine on Meaningful Family Time

2982: Family Meals: Why They're Still As Important As Ever by Jen of This Time of Mine on Meaningful Family Time

April 24, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 2982

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Jen discusses the importance of family meals in strengthening relationships and improving health.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2982: Jen of This Time of Mine highlights how intentional family meals can strengthen relationships, improve health, and create a consistent space for connection in an otherwise busy life. Backed by research and real-life experience, she shows that even imperfect, infrequent meals together can foster better habits, communication, and emotional support. It’s a compelling reminder that prioritizing time at the table can have lasting benefits for both parents and children. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/importance-of-family-meals/ Quotes to ponder: "Home can be a refuge from the outside world. And mealtime can be the perfect place to regroup and recharge." "The most important element of having successful family mealtime is to leave technology out of it." "This is just a busy stage of life. It’s not forever." Episode references: Harvard Study on Family Meals and Healthy Eating: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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