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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Head Start Track | CEU Specialty 1 | Beginner

Family Style Dining: Basics to Best Practice

Discover the who, what, when, why and how of family style dining in early childhood settings and at home. Understand how this approach fosters independence, creativity, kindness and lifelong learning skills. Plus, get practical tips for engaging picky eaters and creating a calm, enjoyable mealtime experience for everyone.

  1. Identify the fundamentals of family style dining.
  2. Understand the developmental benefits of family style dining.
  3. Learn how to implement family style dining in your program.

Presented by

Misty Sheppard Web

Misty Sheppard, MPH, CMP, CCNP

Nutrition Manager, Gateway Community Action Partnership

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