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Many kids in Ireland crave family connection during meal times

Nearly 9 out of 10 kids in Ireland crave family connection during meal times, that’s according ...

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06.45 13 Aug 2025


Many kids in Ireland crave family connection during meal times


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06.45 13 Aug 2025


Nearly 9 out of 10 kids in Ireland crave family connection during meal times, that’s according to new research out today commissioned by Heinz. The research also shows that one in five kids say they’re always on phones or watching TV at the dinner table and meals are rushed or disrupted. 

We discuss these findings with Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and Author of “Home Is Where The Start Is”.


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