All families have strengths! Help your children discover your family’s strengths and learn to build on them.

Give your children the chance to learn more about themselves, develop new skills and meet new friends!

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.

Building

Strong

Families

For Youth

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Building Strong FamiliesFor Youth

Date: [Insert information here]

Time:

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About the Program

All children, ages 5-12, are welcome to join us in a great time of fun and learning! Children will learn how to [insert brief description about what you will be teaching].

For more information, please contact:

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Session Topics

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Family Strengths

Tuesday, October 4, 2005

How is your family unique?

Why are families important?

Managing Stress

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

What causes stress in families?

How can you reduce stress?

Registration Form

Name

Address

Phone #

Number of children attending

Cost of program [Insert cost]

Registration is due [Insert date]

Return to:

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Building Strong Families for Youth

Session Topic Names and Sample Descriptions

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 who you are and what you can do!

How do family members see themselves?

How can you have healthy self-esteem?