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Strengthening Families Through Family Fun

Strengthening Families Through Family Fun . Objectives of this Session. Participants will . . . explore why family fun is important. learn how family fun can strengthen their family and build family resiliency. learn new ways to play and spend time together.

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Strengthening Families Through Family Fun

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  1. Strengthening Families Through Family Fun

  2. Objectives of this Session Participants will . . . • explore why family fun is important. • learn how family fun can strengthen their family and build family resiliency. • learn new ways to play and spend time together. • plan and implement "family fun" time with their families.

  3. Introduction How well do you know your child? • What is your child's favorite sport? • What is your child's favorite television show? • What does your child like to do for fun? • What is your child's favorite color? • Who is your child's favorite author or what is his favorite book? • What is your child's favorite food?

  4. Family Strengths Research • Open Communication • Time Together • Listening • Play and Humor

  5. Family Strengths Research • Table Time Conversation • Shared Leisure • Celebrating Family Traditions

  6. Challenges • More than 26% of US children live in single parent families. • More than 12% of the population is elderly. • Sixty-one percent of US children have both or their only parent in the labor force. • Approximately 1/2 of all marriages end in divorce.

  7. Challenges • Fewer jobs • Lack of health insurance. • Children caring for themselves

  8. Opportunities Enjoy time together by . . . • Using everyday situations/routines for family fun. • Learning to relax and enjoy even simple things. • Allowing/encouraging humor.

  9. Opportunities Enjoy time together by . . . • Be thoughtful in communication with family • Plan fun times • Celebrate traditions and special occasions.

  10. Discussion Questions • What are some routine/everyday situations which families could make fun? • What are some of the traditions and special occasions your family enjoys celebrating? • How can you schedule time to plan and implement family fun times?

  11. Table Time Conversation • Sit at the table for family meals. • Turn off the TV. • Avoid other distractions, i.e. newspapers, toys, etc. • Make mealtime pleasant by encouraging positive conversation.

  12. Family Fun Activities(Discussion)

  13. Summary

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