All families have strengths! Discover your family’s strengths and learn to build on them.
All families are invited to attend!
Each workshop will begin with the entire family together. After a short time, children and adults will continue the session separately. At the end, the entire family will get back together again to discuss what everyone learned.
This program is provided through the support of the following:
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Building Strong Families is provided by University of Missouri Extension. Building Strong Families for Youth is a joint effort by Human Environmental Sciences Extension and 4-H.
University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.
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Building Strong FamiliesFor the Whole Family
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About the Program
Building Strong Families uses fun, interactive activities during workshops. All family members can learn new ways to make your family even stronger!
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Session Topics
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Family Strengths
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
What are your family’s
unique strengths?
How can you build upon them?
Managing Stress
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
What causes stress in families?
How can you reduce stress?
Registration Form
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Building Strong Families Session Topic Names and Sample Descriptions – Adult Modules
Family Strengths
Want to help your family get stronger?
What are your family’s unique strengths?
How can you build upon them?
Communicating
Want to get your message heard?
How does nonverbal language play a part in communicating?
Learn how to break down barriers in family communication.
Managing Stress
Feeling stressed out?
What causes stress in families?
How can you reduce stress?
Child Self-Care
Kids home alone?
How can you tell when your child is ready to stay home alone?
Plan and create home alone and safety rules for your household.
Food and Fitness
Need some extra energy?
Learn simple, practical ways to lower fat and increase intake of fruits and vegetables.
What do food labels tell you?
How can exercise help you?
Working
Want to get ahead at work?
What do employer’s expect in today’s work world?
What do workers expect?
How can you ensure employment success?
Go For It!
What’s your dream?
Take SMART steps!
Set and write person and family goals.
Positive Discipline
In touch with your kids?
What is your parenting style?
Learn positive discipline and guidance strategies to influence children’s behavior.
Money Matters
What’s your money style?
What resources do you have?
Where does your money go?
Balancing Responsibilities
Too much to do?
Identify contributing causes for lack of balance in your life.
Learn strategies and solutions to put balance back in your family’s life.
Consumer Beware
Swindlers calling?
Why are consumers vulnerable?
Learn warning signs of frauds and scams and what you can do to avoid them.
Healthy House
Something in the air?
Have you checked your house for pollutants?
Understand the potential health effects for your family.
Create a healthy home.
Kids and Self-Esteem
Kids feel special?
How do family members see themselves?
How can you help yourself and your children achieve healthy self-esteem?
Topic Names and Sample Descriptions – Youth Modules
Family Strengths
Why are families important?
How is your family unique?
What are some fun things you can do with your family?
Communicating
Want to learn how to communicate better?
Want to understand your feelings better?
Is communication only talking?
Managing Stress
Do you feel upset about a situation?
What causes stress in families?
How can you reduce stress?
Balancing Responsibilities
Too much to do?
Learn new skills to help you around the house!
What family jobs can you help with?
Kids and Self-Esteem
Learn to appreciate your unique skills!
How do family members see themselves?
How can you have healthy self-esteem?