Making the most of family mealtime goes well beyond the recommended food groups. According to public health expert Charlie Slaughter, the most important aspect of the meal is not its nutritional merit. When it comes to serving up the stuff that leads to a thriving life, the real sustenance comes from the more important things you feed-your love, your care, and your connection.

"Hungry for Love: Creating a mealtime environment that builds connection, life skills, and eating capabilities"shares Charlie Slaughter's unique and time-tested perspective on how to reframe meals so that they...