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A Healthy Lynnfield

A Healthy Lynnfield Substance Use Prevention Coalition

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Food, Fun & Conversation about things that matter

This campaign is based on Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy’s ‘The Family Dinner Project’ which has over three decades of research showing that regular family meals offer a wide variety of youth substance use protective factors as well as physical, social-emotional, and academic benefits.  

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Research SHOWS...

...When teens eat regular family meals, it reduces high risk teenage behaviors like smoking, substance abuse, eating disorders, teenage pregnancy and violence.  It also reduces depression and anxiety and increases self-esteem. Plus, it provides an opportunity to check in with kids to find out how they’re doing. 

 ...A strong link between family dinners and academic performance, even stronger than doing homework, sports, or art. 

...An increased intake of fruits, vegetables and micronutrients, and fewer fried foods, trans fats and sodas. 

... Children feel more connected to siblings and parents in families that have meals together at least three times a week. 

... Family mealtime increases literacy.  Kids learn more words through family mealtime conversations than through being read to. 

...Family mealtime is good for people of all ages.  Sharing meals improves physical health, mental health, and social well-being for everyone at the table.

Recipes

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Sponsored by Hixon & Bevilacqua Home Group

Veggie Waffles

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Sponsored by Yella Mediterranean Grille

Hot Stuff Casserole

Beef, Brown Rice & Broccoli Stir Fry

Hot Stuff Casserole

Sponsored by the Think of Michael Foundation

Chicken Souvlaki

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

Hot Stuff Casserole

Sponsored by Danielle Ventre, Realtor

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

Sponsored by MarketStreet Lynnfield

Pasta Poulet

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

One Pan Pesto Chicken with Veggies

Sponsored by the Lynnfield Athletic Association

Sponsored by the Lynnfield Athletic Association

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Sponsored by the Torigian Family YMCA

Balsamic Lentil Salad

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Sponsored by Riverside Community Care

Half Veggie Burgers

Simple Chicken Sesame Noodles

Personal Pan Lasagna

Sponsored by MCAW, Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness

Personal Pan Lasagna

Personal Pan Lasagna

Personal Pan Lasagna

Sponsored by Lynnfield Rotary

Apricot Glazed Ham

Personal Pan Lasagna

Apricot Glazed Ham

Sponsored by Ellen Rubbico Crawford, Realtor

Resources

100 Alternatives to How Was Your Day (pdf)

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Mealtime With Fidgety Kids Tip Sheet (pdf)

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Family Dinner Tasks by Age (pdf)

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Ways to Help Kids With Dinner Conversation (pdf)

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Why You Should Eat With Your Young Athlete (png)

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Budget Friendly Ideas (pdf)

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Placemat Interview (pdf)

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Benefits of Family Dinner for Adults (pdf)

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Dinner Game: 20 Things I Love About... (pdf)

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Dinner Game: Blindfolded Smell Test (pdf)

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Conversation Starters for Caregivers & Parents (pdf)

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Conversation Starters for Teens (pdf)

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Conversation Starters for Early Learners (pdf)

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Dinner Game: Your Family Tree (pdf)

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Ways to Talk About Your Child's Mealtime Needs (pdf)

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