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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?