A fun and practical guide by Laurie David and Kirstin Uhrenholdt to help families sit down to a family dinner. Includes recipes, tips, conversation starters and fun mealtime games to engage all family members. ISBN 978-0-446-56546-2

Several issues of this newsletter from Ellyn Satter Institute provide guidance to families on how to have positive experiences at the dinner table.

This resource outlines the benefits of eating together and provides strategies for making it easier and more enjoyable.

  2017-09-06 – Handout

Short, one minute video developed for parents about involving family in meal planning. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada, Alberta Health Services and with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.

  2023-02-02 – Audio/Visual

This second edition Food Allergy of Canada booklet provides information for parents and families on how to manage allergies in children.

  2022-07-26 – Handout

This Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) consumer leaflet provides parents with information on introducing solid food to their infants. Also available in Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese and Russian, based on 2007 version.

  2022-05-24 – Handout

Information from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada on heart healthy eating for families with school aged children. It includes tips on meal planning and shopping and provides recipes.

  2023-05-03 – Handout

Information for parents from BC Dairy about how to make mealtimes a positive experience for children.

  2023-05-05 – Handout

This second edition Food Allergy of Canada booklet in French provides information for parents and families on how to manage allergies in children. Also available in a digital flip book version.

  2022-08-22 – Handout

Dietitians of Canada provides information in French on menu planning including menus for families and young children, on a tight budget, cooking for one and for individuals with diabetes.

  2018-08-22 – Menu Plan