The author and her neighbors take turns hosting kid-only meals. Courtesy of the author Weekly dinners with neighbors became a support system for both families. My children gained trusted adults outside of school and family. What started as convenience slowly turned into a real community. When I first suggested a "kids' dinner" with our upstairs neighbor, I was mainly thinking about getting a night off. Feeding my three kids (ages 4, 6, and 10) can feel endless — just when I think I've foun...