CELEBRATE
FAMILY MEAL DAY
Monday, September 26, 2011
Start Your Own Family Meal Tradition!
DID YOU KNOW ?
Eating together often as a family :
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Improves health
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Improves communication
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Creates lasting memories
When teens were asked when they would talk to their parents about something important, nearly half of teens and parents agreed that during or after dinner is the best time.
" EAT TOGETHER! ...
IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE"
Free public presentations are available to parents through community organizations and schools to explore how to make mealtime a special time for their families. Click here to request a presentation.
Most materials and presenters are available in English and Spanish.
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Eat Together! flyer, (English),
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Eat Together brochure, (English), contains meal tips and recipes
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Eat Together brochure, (Spanish), contains meal tips and recipes
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Conversation starters for young children and tweens to adults
The Protective Factors Workgroup of the Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition, developed the Eat Together! materials. Workgroup members include: Child Care Resources of Rockland, Clarkstown Central School District PTA Council, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County, Dinner Together, EPIC, Rockland County Department of Health, Rockland County Department of Social Services and Rockland 21st Century Collaborative for Children and Youth. For more information about the Protective Factors Workgroup and Eat Together! campaign, contact Ms. Pat Hubbard at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County.
