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Family Mealtime Online Course

This is a free online course that helps families understand the importance of family mealtime.

Through this course you will learn:

  • Family mealtime experiences you had growing up influence what you do in your family today.
  • Why family meals are important and how children learn by being part of family meals.
  • How family meals benefit all family members but especially the children.
  • Tips for getting started with family meals; increasing the number of family meals; and making mealtime time more pleasant, enjoyable, and doable for everyone.
  • Different cultures have different patterns around mealtime and eating which need to be considered.

This course is free and takes about an hour to complete. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate.

Are you in the MFIP/TANF program? This course counts as one hour as a Core TANF activity for Life Skills Training. See other MFIP/TANF offerings.


How do I get started?

You can gain immediate access to this course by following these simple instructions.

IMPORTANT: Please note that for the registration system and course, you will need to use Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Reader, and Adobe Flash Player (version 8.0 or newer). If you do not currently have this software on your computer, download it for free before proceeding with registration. Also, pop-ups are used during the registration process and course. Disable pop-up blockers as needed.

Once you register for the course, you will have access for 60 days.

Have you already registered for the course? Access the course now.

Are you having registration and/or access problems? We can help!


The materials in this online course were created and/or adapted by Colleen Gengler, Extension Educator, Family Relations. For more information on this course, contact Heather Lee (hmlee@umn.edu; 612-626-6602).

 

See these related programs: Parenting Education Resources, Food Nutrition & Health, and Families in Tough Times

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