(Family Features) A shared meal offers a range of benefits for families, including promoting more civil conversation. In fact, according to the 2025 Family Meals Barometer survey from the FMI Foundation, nearly three-quarters of respondents agreed family meals are a great time to have and teach respectful interactions with children and teens. Find more information on the value of family meals at fmi.org/family-meals-movement.

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