Celebrate Families > Topics and Objectives
Session 1: Exploring the Past and the Future
Youth will:
- Name one specific way parents help children as they grow
- Explore positive qualities children want to possess
Adults will:
- Identify important character qualities for children growing up
- Explore examples of how some of these qualities were reinforced in the parent’s past
Session 2: Feeling Good about Us
Youth will:
- Learn how things others do may affect us
Learn how things we do may affect other people
Use positive statements about others
Adults will:
- Understand the concept of self-esteem
- Learn strategies for promoting self-esteem in children
Session 3: Talking and Listening to Each Other
Youth will:
- Explore listening skills
- Participate in family meetings
Adults will:
- Explore communication skills
- Participate in family meetings
Session 4: Getting Along At Home
Youth will:
- Learn points of view of siblings
- Recognize the importance of family rules
- Learn five strategies for self control
Adults will:
- Be able to identify problem behaviors
- Explore guidance and discipline techniques to encourage good behavior
Session 5: Showing You Care
Youth will:
- Identify children’s own strengths
- Discover ways to show appreciation to parents
Adults will:
- Identify strengths of each family member
- Discover ways to show appreciation
Session 6: Learning to Learn
Youth will:
- Explore good study habits
- Prepare a personal study space
Adults will:
- Work with children to set rules and consequences relating to homework
- Develop a positive relationship with teachers
Session 7: Working Together
Youth will:
- Help youth identify chores children do at home
- Help youth understand importance of sharing household responsibilities
Adults will:
- Identify appropriate tasks for adults and children
- Learn effective methods to involve children in household tasks
Session 8: Celebrating Life As a Family
Youth and Adults will:
- Identify the value of spending time together
- Discover fun family activities