Join us again to explore the question of how often families should gather at the dinner table. Derek Boylen says the answer lies in both the quantity and quality of the time spent together. Starting small is recommended to introduce new traditions and build upon them.

Research shows that the amount of quality time needed to maintain a healthy relationship varies, with some studies suggesting at least two hours a week and others suggesting 15 hours. Ultimately, the frequency of family meals depends on the family's needs, challenges, and demands, with some families requiring more time together than others.

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This podcast is a must listen for all faith-based organisations taking child protection seriously.

Our guest, Professor Daryl Higgins from the Institute of Child Protection Studies talks about areas concerning the understanding of how young people perceive safety. 

Continuing the work done for the Royal Commission into institutional responses into child sexual abuse to understand what are the different risks and perceptions that young people have around where harm might occur in the kind of youth serving organisations that they engage with.

Daryl outlines the fundamental questions communities need to be asking young people about their involvement in safety and what they want from faith-based communities.

In this third Dinner Table podcast, Derek Boylen discusses the spiritual significance of families sharing a meal together. 

While families may not be religious, sharing a meal can help them grow in love and faith. Derek says just as Jesus broke bread and shared a meal with his disciples, the importance of families being together should never be underestimated or undervalued.

Derek says a family sharing a meal is in itself a powerful spiritual presence and he has some tips on what families can do to grow their love together.

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