The Table Talk Project

The Table Talk Project Founder Neil Milton, is born in Australia and has worked with young people for 16 years. In doing so we change the alarming statistics around Youth Su***de.

We support families to build better connections, stronger relationships and better mental health through having meaningful conversations around food a minimum of once per week. He has seen the devastation to families, friends and the community from youth su***de. Tragically many years ago he witnessed someone commit su***de which impacted him greatly. The Positive brand birthed in 2016 out of a pa

ssion to create T-Shirts and other apparel that literally change lives as you wear it and as others see it. That’s why profits of T-Shirts sold go towards preventing su***de in young people. My BIG dream (only achievable in partnership with you) is that through my brand we CAN give Young People hope so they can have the best opportunity at Life.

06/09/2026

What movie genre would you describe your family as? Mine is DRAMA Comment yours below.🍿🎬

30/08/2026

For our children to share with us, they must feel safe to do so.
How do you create this environment?

Let us know in the comments 👇

16/08/2026

Our children worry about things but do we know what they are worried about?

Try this conversation starter tonight and let us know how you go.

09/08/2026

It’s Sunday night so here is this weeks conversation starter.

See if you can guess the word before it is revealed.

Let us know how you went with this conversation.

02/08/2026

We all mess up sometimes, kids included. Tonight‘s family conversation starter is about the mistakes that turned into something good. Save this dinner table question for tonight, or send it to whoever is cooking with you.

26/07/2026

Some of the bravest moments happen quietly. A hard conversation, a new sport, speaking up in class. Tonight’s family dinner conversation starter is about courage, and what counts as brave in your house. Save this one for tonight, or send it to whoever’s cooking with you.

This question is one that you don’t want ask if you don’t want to know the answer. In my experience when we give our chi...
28/06/2026

This question is one that you don’t want ask if you don’t want to know the answer.

In my experience when we give our children free reign to speak and share they tend to let loose 😆

This is a good thing though. Cause with this meaningful conversation you are building better connections and relationships. 👏

Let us know how you go.

How do we have meaningful conversations? What is a meaningful conversation?Checkout this carousel for all the details.Th...
24/06/2026

How do we have meaningful conversations?
What is a meaningful conversation?
Checkout this carousel for all the details.
Then check out the link in our bio for more.

When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Where was it? Did it includes these things? What’s missing?

let us know in the comments.

Start a conversation with your family over dinner tonight. Use this starter as a way to get the ball rolling.Let us know...
21/06/2026

Start a conversation with your family over dinner tonight. Use this starter as a way to get the ball rolling.

Let us know in the comments how it went👇

Honestly, some nights family dinner feels less like “quality connection” and more like a tactical mission to keep spaghe...
17/06/2026

Honestly, some nights family dinner feels less like “quality connection” and more like a tactical mission to keep spaghetti off the walls. If you’ve ever looked at a toddler throwing their peas and wondered, “Why am I forcing us all to sit here?”... mama, we see you. It is exhausting.
But here’s a little encouragement for your tired heart: those messy, chaotic 20 minutes are doing beautiful, invisible work for your little one.
Even if they aren’t talking back yet, their brains are on fire during family dinners. By just sitting together, you are fueling their early learning and building a massive vocabulary before they even say their first full sentences.
Beyond the brain power, you’re creating an emotional safety net. Regular table talk teaches our tiny humans early empathy, social connection, and a deep sense of belonging. Plus, just watching you eat models healthy habits and a positive relationship with food, completely pressure-free.
You don’t need a fancy, three-course meal (dino nuggets or a plate of sandwiches count!). The magic isn’t in the cooking, it’s just in the shared time.

If you want to take the pressure off mealtime and find easy ways to connect, we’re here to help. Tap the link in our bio for simple, playful tools from The Table Talk Project to get the conversation flowing.

How did dinner time go at your house tonight? Let us know in the comments (mess and all!).👇

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