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Strengthening Families Through Family Fun
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Objectives of this Session
• 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.
Participants will . . .
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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?
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Family Strengths Research• Open Communication• Time Together • Listening • Play and Humor
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Family Strengths Research
• Table Time Conversation • Shared Leisure • Celebrating Family Traditions
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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.
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Challenges
• Fewer jobs• Lack of health insurance. • Children caring for
themselves
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Opportunities
• Using everyday situations/routines for family fun.
• Learning to relax and enjoy even simple things.
• Allowing/encouraging humor.
Enjoy time together by . . .
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Opportunities
• Be thoughtful in communication with family
• Plan fun times
• Celebrate traditions and special occasions.
Enjoy time together by . . .
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Discussion Questions
1. What are some routine/everyday situations which families could make fun?
2. What are some of the traditions and special occasions your family enjoys celebrating?
3. How can you schedule time to plan and implement family fun times?
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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.
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Family Fun Activities(Discussion)
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Summary