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Abstract: Family life practitioners are increasingly being called upon to help families meet work‐life challenges. This article describes the grassroots beginnings, program development, and formative evaluation findings for 1 module of a Cooperative Extension work‐life management program. Although the curriculum module is based on theory and research, it emphasizes practical strategies. A total of 101 employed parents participated. An intervention group received the curriculum and materials, whereas a comparison group did not. Pretest and posttest comparisons provide initial support for the success of the curriculum in encouraging effective work‐life management practices among employed parents. Directions for further program revision and evaluation are discussed.

Mealtimes are a component of family life imbued with meanings and functions. This volume brings together the significance of family mealtimes, drawing on research from the diverse relevant disciplines. An historian examines how the practice and meaning of family mealtimes have evolved over the last several centuries. Leading scholars from the fields of nutrition, linguistics, anthropology/cultural studies, family studies, and human development evaluate the state of knowledge on the significance of family mealtimes from the perspectives of their fields