Fast Food Counts: Why You Should Make Family Dinner a Priority Even When You're Busy with Carol Roper Ep. 186

Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcast · Nov 3, 2026 · 9m

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 "I Will Survive" 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…