Courtship
The Courtship Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 17 family skills activities (445 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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Throughout history courtship has always been an interesting process. Even though courtship patterns varied, and still vary across cultures, all courtship patterns have similarities.
- Falling In and Out of Love
- Why People Marry
- Cold Feet
- Opposites Attract
- Courtship Styles
- Defining Sex
- Premarital Sex
- Double Standard
- Living Together Before Marriage
- Realistic Expectations
- Taking Off Rose-Colored Glasses
- The Perfect Marriage
- A Blueprint for Marriage
- Getting Rather Than Giving
- Perspective In-Laws
- Personal Disclosures
- Calling It Off
Discipline
The Discipline Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 44 family skills activities (855 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Two Purposes
- Modeling Parents
- Shifts in Attitudes
- Why Parents Don’t Discipline
- Denial
- A Disciplined Parent
- Parents United
- A United Front
- Family Rules and Consequences
- Too Many Rules
- Problems at Home
- Testing Boundaries
- When It’s Hardest to Give Love
- Too Much Love
- I Want It and I Want It Now
- Early Discipline
- Spanking
- Spanking Alternatives
- Harsh Punishment
- Discipline in Public
- After the Punishment
- Avoiding Confrontations in Public
- Types of Discipline
- Needing and Wanting Discipline
- Discipline by Personality Style
- Immediate Rewards
- Ineffective Discipline
- Empty Threats
- All Bark and No Bite
- Taking Action
- Misbehavior That Pays Off
- Attention, Power, Revenge, Disability
- Rewarded With a Spanking
- Rewards and Bribes
- Expecting the Impossible
- Expecting Too Much Too Soon
- Is Punishment Always Necessary?
- Encouragement vs. Reward
- Compliments
- Speak Less and Act More
- Logical Consequences
- Learning Through Experience
- Look for Good Behavior
- Affirmations
Divorce
The Divorce Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 23 family skills activities (675 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Marriage Facts
- We Can Always Get a Divorce
- Irreconcilable Differences
- A Covenant Marriage Contract
- Painful Legal Procedure
- Strained Relationship
- Death of a Marriage
- The Grieving Process
- Burying Grief
- Loss-of-Custody Grief
- Emotional Baggage
- Filling the Void
- Shedding an Identity
- We’re Getting a Divorce
- Helping a Child Understand
- Your Father Is Rotten
- Devastating News
- For the Sake of the Children
- Added Turmoil for Teens
- Helping Children After A Divorce
- Getting Back Together
- The Ex
- Let It Go
Emergency Preparedness
The Emergency Preparedness Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 22 family skills activities (650 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- From a Gold Perspective
- Survival
- 72 Hours
- Survival Kits for the Car
- Storing Food
- Frugality and Wisdom
- Grinding Wheat
- Store a Meal
- Eat What You Store
- Rotating Stored Food
- Gain Knowledge
- Dried Food
- Sprouting in Your Kitchen
- A Green Thumb
- Water to Live
- Dehydrated Water
- When Water Is Scarce
- Worth More Than Money
- 10 Things to Inquire About Before Moving
- Mapping Out a Plan
- Pack Up
- Load Up
Finances
The Finances Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 26 family skills activities (570 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- The Breadwinner
- “…and for worse”
- Financial Woes
- Can’t Share
- Bank Accounts
- Coming Into Money
- Sharing Responsibility
- Four Perspectives
- Respect for Money
- Slaves to Money
- Self-Control
- Being Smart
- Hazardous Times of the Year
- Cha-Ching
- Tight Budgets
- Turn Off the Lights
- Cooking From Scratch
- Streeeetching Meat Dollars
- More Bang for the Buck
- Swallowing Dollars
- Vending Machines
- Gas Hogs
- Buy or Lease
- Being Frugal
- Frugal People and Tightwads
- Preparing for the Inevitable
Health
The Health Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 29 family skills activities (725 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- What Is Good Personal Hygiene?
- Being Clean
- Taking Stock.
- A Skunk or a Rose
- Clean Hands
- A Visit by a Dentist
- Tooth or Consequences
- Halitosis
- Clean Hair
- Reasons for Drug Use
- Serious Statements
- Influences of Advertising
- Parties, Drugs, & Alcohol
- Alcohol Content
- How Much Do I Know?
- Do I Have a Problem?
- Getting Help
- The Value of Independence
- Do I Want to Be Addicted?
- Should I Smoke?
- Experimenting With Caffeine
- Caffeine Addiction
- Sluggish Brains
- Exercise
- Couch Potatoes
- Getting Your Zzzzz’s
- Insomnia
- Help for Insomnia
- Sleeping Pills
Home Organization
The Home Organization Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 31 family skills activities (760 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Preventing Chaos
- Organizing Your Life
- Attitudes About Organization
- Put It Back After You Use It
- When You’re In the Mood
- Putting It Off
- Not Getting It Done
- Just Do It
- What Is Time?
- Time Wasters
- A Typical Day
- Getting Started
- Paying Bills
- Streamline
- Efficiency
- Less Morning Stress
- A Place for Everything
- Maximizing
- What Is Junk?
- Is It Junk?
- White Elephants
- Prioritizing
- Organizers/Planners
- Before Moving
- Making a Plan
- Arranging the Pantry
- Safe Storage
- Keep a Calendar
- Daily To-Do List
- Problems Prioritizing
- Less Time in the Kitchen
Home Safety
The Home Safety Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 19 family skills activities (455 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Child Safety Hazards at Home
- Childproofing the Home
- Unsafe Toys
- Caveman Basics
- Carbon Monoxide
- Radon
- Using a Fire Extinguisher
- Fire in the House
- It Can Happen To You
- Overloaded Electrical Circuits
- The Old-Fashioned Fuse Box
- Electrical Outlets
- Safety Tips
- To the Rescue
- Water Pollution
- Careful Handling
- Wash It Well
- Cook It Well
- The Refrigerator
Housework
The Housework Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 25 family skills activities (640 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Who Likes to Clean?
- Preferred Chores
- What’s the Big Deal?
- How Dirty is “Dirty”?
- It Looks Okay to Me
- Housekeeping Standards
- Self-Respect
- Basic Equipment
- Edible Cleaning Products
- Old and New Ways of Cleaning
- Substitutes for Commercial Products
- Controlling Pests
- What Is Dust?
- Mildew Concerns
- Moldy Bathrooms
- Clean Bathrooms
- Nursery Odor
- Speed Cleaning
- A Clean Kitchen
- Smelly Dog and Cat
- Work to Get Out of Work
- Good Use of Time
- Car Interiors
- Sorting, Washing, Drying
- Stain Masters
Love
The Love Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 26 family skills activities (700 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Who Likes to Clean?
- Preferred Chores
- What’s the Big Deal?
- How Dirty is “Dirty”?
- It Looks Okay to Me
- Housekeeping Standards
- Self-Respect
- Basic Equipment
- Edible Cleaning Products
- Old and New Ways of Cleaning
- Substitutes for Commercial Products
- Controlling Pests
- What Is Dust?
- Mildew Concerns
- Moldy Bathrooms
- Clean Bathrooms
- Nursery Odor
- Speed Cleaning
- A Clean Kitchen
- Smelly Dog and Cat
- Work to Get Out of Work
- Good Use of Time
- Car Interiors
- Sorting, Washing, Drying
- Stain Masters
Marital Conflict
The Marital Conflict Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 33 family skills activities (1030 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Communication Styles
- Communication Patterns
- Listening to Understand
- Empathetic Listening
- I’m Sorry
- Communicate Your Feelings
- Recognizing Verbal Abuse
- Contemptuous Behavior
- Counter-Productive Words
- Nit-picking
- Conflict Styles
- Conflict: Good or Bad?
- Six Sources of Conflict
- Cultural Influences
- Traditions
- The Appearance of Mr. Hyde
- Jealous Feelings
- The Green-Eyed Monster
- Incompetence
- The Rat Race
- Wanting Control
- Getting Control
- Gaining Compliance
- Fighting Fairly
- Hitting Below the Belt
- Seeking Revenge
- Love Should Not Be War
- Steps to Resolving Conflicts
- 50/50
- Violence in Marriage
- Violent Behavior
- Physical Abuse
- Acknowledging a Problem
Marriage
The Marriage Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 29 family skills activities (835 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- The Purpose of Marriage
- A Sacred/Revered Institution
- Expectations of the First Year
- A Balancing Act
- Giving More, Taking Less
- What I Like About Being Married
- Rejoice in the Differences
- Worshipping Together
- The Newlywed Game
- A Solid Foundation
- Cutting the Umbilical Cord
- Secrets of a Successful Marriage
- Interfering In-Laws
- Generous In-Laws
- An Aging Parent Moves In
- A Dilemma
- I Hate Doing That
- That’s Just the Way I Am
- Inflexible Rules
- Changing A Spouse
- Newness Wears Off
- Lifestyle Changes
- Dividing Up Chores
- Working Together
- Making Work Fun
- Doing Chores
- Warning Signs
- Time Alone
- Privacy and Secrecy
Nutrition
The Nutrition Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 42 family skills activities (1065 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Good Nutrition
- Fuel for the Body
- The Food Guide Pyramid
- What Is a Serving?
- Serving Size and Calories
- Fiber Content
- Today’s Big Health Problem
- Fiber Supplements
- Overweight?
- How Did It Happen?
- Overweight Children
- Eat Sensibly
- Eat Slowly
- Diets
- Veggies
- A Salute to Yellow Fruits and Vegetables
- Fruit Juice
- Kicking the Unhealthy Snack Food Habit
- Brain Food
- Meal Planning for Optimum Brainpower
- Vitamins and Minerals
- Don’t Overcook
- Labelese
- Additives Part 1
- Additives Part 2
- Good and Bad Additives
- Sugar Is Sweet
- Curing Picky Eaters
- Food Preferences
- Good Food For Kids
- Subtle Encouragement
- What the Experts Say
- Small Portions
- Starting the Day on a Full Tank
- Breakfast for Little Buckaroos
- Moooo
- Fast Food
- Good and Bad Fat
- New Eating Habits
- Pyramids
- Reviewing Facts About Nutrition
- Diet of the Future
Parenting
The Parenting Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 58 family skills activities (1330 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- What is a Parent?
- Gold, Silver or Bronze Parents
- What is a Good Mother?
- A Good Mother
- A Good Father
- Fatherhood Quiz
- Super Parent Syndrome
- Preparing for Parenthood
- A Monument to Parenting Skills
- A Job Description
- Who Is Responsible?
- Good Parenting Starts Early
- My Little Samu
- The Blessed Event
- Shared Responsibilities
- Death of a Child
- Accepting Stepchildren
- Worries
- Bills of Rights
- A Stay-at-Home Parent
- Children Come First
- Willing to Sacrifice
- Speaking With a Forked Tongue
- Quarreling Parents
- Building Family Unity
- A Family Mission Statement
- Establishing a Family Identity
- Seven Parenting Standards
- Families Are Important
- My Family Tree
- A Good Home
- Family Strength Self-Quiz
- How Well Do You Know Your Child?
- Words That Build Self-Esteem
- Decades of Respect and Disrespect
- Being Respectful
- Respect Builds a Foundation
- Respect for Your Children
- Speaking Respectfully to Children
- Never Belittle or Embarrass
- Family Meetings
- Household Chores by Personality Style
- Household Chores
- Overprotecting
- Emulsifying Personality Styles
- Typical Behavior by Age
- Getting Their Way
- Owning Up
- Teaching Accountability
- Sitting Quietly
- The “Third Parent”
- The Birds and the Bees
- The Arts
- Spiritual Needs
- Giving Service to Others
- Earning Money
- Children Employed
- Scarcity
Sexual Intimacy
The Sexual Intimacy Skills Facilitator Guide is a collection of step-by-step instructions for teaching 13 family skills activities (350 minutes) to groups of youth and adults.
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- Attitudes
- Personality Styles and Sexual Attitudes
- How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?
- How Well Do You Know Your Spouse?
- Balancing Marriage and Family
- Hollywood Role Models
- Affection vs. Sex
- Fidelity
- Remaining Faithful
- Faithfulness
- Unfaithfulness
- Trust
- What Should You Do?