Testimonials: Reconnecting families through conversation

We would like to thank you for creating Family Talk! We have found this to be one of the most unique gifts enjoyed by our extended family and friends.

My husband discovered Family Talk and began giving this to his customers on special occasions or simply as a thank you for your business gift. Receiving feedback of how your product was actually bringing back family closeness and even promoting further discussion topics, we realized this would be an ideal gift for our sibling families who seem to have lost family unity due to hectic schedules.

We recently spent the holiday with our family and gave everyone the gift of Family Talk. Each day we would pull a new card and to our amazement, everyone joined in and was eager to offer their thoughts about that specific question/topic. Even our teen-aged nephews suggested that they take Family Talk with them in the car as they spend a lot of time traveling between high school sporting events.

We are hooked! Please let us know as you develop additional series.

Melissa C. - St. Louis, Missouri

In this era of greater need for communication yet less opportunity for good communication, Family Talk couldn't be more timely!  It offers parents the chance to foster the interpersonal skills of each family member which is a skill that seems to have been  lost in this "techno age".

Dr. Tina Reising - Psychologist

We have a family with 2 kids, ages 7 and 5, and we all enjoy using our Family Talk jar to spark conversation at dinner. The kids enjoy reading the cards and think it's great to learn something new about Mom and Dad. The topics vary greatly so they can be thought provoking for everyone and always provide an opportunity for positive discussion. The jar is a great gift for families of all ages. We have given it as a Christmas gift and House Warming gift and it is always well-received and appreciated!

Susan D. – Ballwin, MO

Our church really enjoys “Family Talk” by Around the Table. We use the questions after our church fellowships. It really brings our little group together! Lots of sharing – lots of fun – lots of good times!

The Wentzville Church of Christ - Wentzville, MO

Family Talk is not just for families! I operate a hair salon and my staff and I pull out a card at lunch or when we have down time. We have a blast! I have worked with the same people for over 20 years and I am amazed to be learning things about them that I never knew!!

We also used Family Talk recently when we met my husband’s biological mother and sister after 45 years! The questions really helped jumpstart the conversation and kept it flowing. We were able to learn things about each other that we might not have thought to ask!

Thank you for Family Talk! We love it!

Michelle G. - Kirkwood, MO

I purchased Family Talk before our family vacation. We were in the car for 16 hours with three young children. Family talk saved the day! We periodically pulled questions and had a good laugh! It really helped spark conversation and I think our kids may have learned a thing or two about each other and about my husband and me!

Jill B. - Eureka, MO

As our children have gotten older, it has become more difficult to engage them in dinner time conversation. Our schedules became busier with basketball practice and various afterschool activities. Family Talk has come to our rescue. It has given our mealtime conversation more direction. Even our teenager enjoys selecting a card from the jar, and sharing his thoughts. We don't just stop at "How was your day?". Instead, we're sharing information about our past, present and our hopes for the future. And we feel our family growing closer because of it.

Gretchen V. – Overland Park, KS

Our family has been using Family Talk at the dinner table for over a year. We love it and have not tired of it at all. It is so fun to hear the answers our children have to the questions and they so enjoy hearing our answers as well. For our time in the car, we've just gotten the Family Talk on a clip. Can't wait to start using it as well!

Lisa F. - Danville, CA

When I saw Around the Table, I knew I had to buy it for my family -specifically for my youngest son because he loves to be asked questions. In fact, we keep our Around the Table in the middle of our kitchen table and he is always the
first of the family to grab it and say, "Let's play the question game!"

Sandy C. - O'Fallon, MO

I hope people realize how valuable Family Talk is to their family. Everyone needs this game!

Darryl S. - Manchester, MO

Family Talk has helped my family communicate better at the table. I feel like now I have something to add during dinner. We end up laughing and finding out new things about all the members of my family.

Drew, 13 years old - Kansas

I believe that Grandparent Talk could answer any question your family might want to know about you from when you were born to present day. Since I am both a grandmother and great grandmother, I could tell them about the "olden days" and how much the world has changed. I found the questions very interesting.

Juanita M. - St. Louis, MO

Our family is having a blast with Grandparent Talk. The grandkids seem to be awed by some of our experiences and they now realize that we were young once too! And as for me, I've laughed and I've cried while reliving my life. This is just a great experience for the entire family. Thanks so much!

Kathy N. - Fenton, MO

Our sons and grand kids always come to eat with us on Sundays.  I picked this game up, thinking the kids would enjoy it.  Not only have we gone through all the questions, my 8 year old granddaughter has been coming up with new ones so we
can continue to play.  Both of the kids are from Romania and I just cannot tell you how this has helped us all talk more about things we love and our views on everything. We love this conversation starter.

Becky H.

My daughter, Morgan loves going over to the neighbors house and when she is visiting there, she enjoys playing "around the table games" during dinner time.  She liked it so much, our wonderful neighbor, Lisa, bought a game for our family. It
just arrived today, and we can't wait to begin playing at our table.  Thank you for a great idea.

Debby A. -  Danville, California