{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Fast Food Counts: Why You Should Make Family Dinner a Priority Even When You're Busy with Carol Roper Ep. 186","description":"Does your family still gather around the table? In this Kitchen Table episode of Building Strong Homes, Carol Roper shares memories from her own childhood table, from the English peas she refused to eat to the dishwashing races and \u201cI Will Survive\u201d duets she had with her sister. She also shares how she carried the tradition into her own marriage and family. Carol also explains the research behind it. Emory University researchers Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush found that children who know their family history have a stronger sense of control, higher self-esteem, lower anxiety, and better emotional health. Carol shares the first five of their 20 questions, explains why it\u2019s the sharing of stories, not the facts themselves, that matters, and offers practical ideas for busy families, including a goal of sharing dinner three to four times a week, even if it\u2019s fast food at the ballpark. If you\u2019re a mom juggling sports and activities, a grandmother hoping to pass down family stories, or you just want to build a stronger, more connected family, this episode will encourage you to make the table a priority. You\u2019ll hear about:  Why the family dinner table is a safe place for sharing stories and building belonging The Emory University research on family stories and children\u2019s emotional health The first five of the 20 \u201cDo You Know?\u201d questions to ask your family Practical ways to keep dinner a priority when life gets busy A reminder that dinner doesn\u2019t have to be a home-cooked meal  Resources: the full list of 20 questions at my website CarolRoper.org\/podcast Watch on YouTube Fast Food Counts: Why You Should Make Family Dinner a Priority Even When You're Busy Contact me at BuildingStrongHomes@gmail.com ","author_name":"Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/buildingstronghomes.libsyn.com\/site","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43609384\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/87A93A\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/208420584"}