Discover your family’s strengths and learn to build on them. Work with others to face your challenges, make choices and meet your goals.

Comments from program participants:

I have learned how to communicate clearly and how to respect others.

I was able to name my stressors and confront them and change them.

This program should be given again.

This program is provided through the support of the following:

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University Outreach and Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs.

Building

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Families

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Building Strong Families

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Time:

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About the Program

Fun, informative sessions

Door prizes

Refreshments

For more information, please contact:

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Session Topics

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Family Strengths

Tuesday, October 3, 2000

What are your family’s unique strengths?

How can you build upon them?

Managing Stress

Tuesday, October 17, 2000

What causes stress in families?

How can you reduce stress?

Registration Form

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Address

Phone #

Number of adults attending

Cost of program [Insert cost]

Registration is due [Insert date]

Child care will be provided.

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Building Strong Families Session Topic Names and Sample Descriptions

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?