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Strong or Resilient Families

Strong or Resilient Families. 1a. those families who respond positively to a life stressor and emerge feeling strengthened, more resourceful, and more confident than before the life stressor. 1b. At-Risk Families. 2a.

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Strong or Resilient Families

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  1. Strong or Resilient Families 1a

  2. those families who respond positively to a life stressor and emerge feeling strengthened, more resourceful, and more confident than before the life stressor. 1b

  3. At-Risk Families 2a

  4. these families display ineffective behaviors when faced with life adversities including, among others, a breakdown in family relationships and a fatalistic belief that things will never get better. At-risk families stand in opposition to strong or resilient families. 2b

  5. Normative Stressors 3a

  6. stressors that families experience during the family life cycle, like the death of a family member or a child entering school. 3b

  7. Non-Normative Stressors 4a

  8. stressors that are extreme and outside a family’s control, like natural disasters, discrimination, or living in high-crime neighborhoods. 4b

  9. Strength’s Report 5a

  10. teachers may add this to a report card to inform parents about their child’s positive social behaviors, unique interests, classroom contributions, and academic skills. 5b

  11. Reframing 6a

  12. restating comments so they are more realistic and empowering. 6b

  13. Family Resource Centers 7a

  14. empower families by providing them with their own space where they can read books, magazines, and other materials related to child development and childhood education. Family resource centers also contain educational materials and games that families can check out and work on at home with their children. 7b

  15. Activity Folders 8a

  16. these manila or other types of office folders are used to make inexpensive educational activities. Activity folders may be used in the classroom or a family resource center. They may also be sent home. 8b

  17. Virtual Family Resource Center 9a

  18. a web-based center that provides links to educational tips, games, and other information to assist families in supporting their children’s education. 9b

  19. Family Portfolios 10a

  20. similar to classroom portfolios in that both are used to collect samples of children’s work as documentation of their developmental and educational progress. In the case of family portfolios, children work with their parents rather than teachers to collect samples produced at home. The classroom and family portfolios can be shared during parent-teacher conferences. 10b

  21. Thank-You Notes 11a

  22. empower parents by acknowledging and honoring the contributions they make to their children’s development and education. 11b

  23. Family Workshops 12a

  24. empower families by providing them with opportunities to learn new information and develop new skills. There are at least three types of family workshops: informational, educational, and make-and-take workshops. 12b

  25. Informational Workshops 13a

  26. involve the delivery of factual information about topics related to childhood development and education, school policies, and health and safety issues. 13b

  27. Educational Workshops 14a

  28. focus on increasing parent’s knowledge and skills (e.g., GED and English as Second Language workshops). 14b

  29. Make-and-Take Workshops 15a

  30. parents make educational games and other instructional products for use at home. 15b

  31. Random Acts of Kindness Awards 16a

  32. recognize the contributions that parents’ make to their children’s well-being. Rather than being given for a specific contribution, like Thank-You Notes, these awards are randomly given throughout the year. 16b

  33. Family Certificates 17a

  34. these certificates, which can be given to parents at any time, honor parents’ commitment to their children’s education. 17b

  35. Family Clubs 18a

  36. formed among parents in a classroom or school who share similar interests or hobbies. Family clubs provide a venue in which parents can socialize and learn from each other. They can also lead to new learning opportunities for the classroom. 18b

  37. Family Support Groups 19a

  38. allow parents who are in a similar stressful situation to share their experiences, receive comfort, and feel empowered. 19b

  39. Family Fun Nights 20a

  40. social events where parents can relax, enjoy themselves, and get to know teachers and other families. Family fun nights can help facilitate family resiliency. 20b

  41. Policy Briefing Updates 21a

  42. used to inform families about early childhood polices. Policy updates can empower families to advocate for their children’s interests. 21b

  43. Community Education Updates 22a

  44. used to update families about new educational opportunities and family services in their town or city. 22b

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