Skills for Families, Skills for Life: Helping Parents, Caregivers, and Teens Meet the Challenges of Everyday Life

by Shadoin, Linda M.

• ISBN13: 9781889322278
• ISBN10: 188932227X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-05-01
• Publisher: Boys Town Pr

Summary

Child supervision ; Home safety ; Money management ; Communication ; Stress ; Sexual abuse ; Medical needs ; Nutrition ; Education ; Social support ; Housing.

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Practitioners' Guide to Teaching Living Skills to Families	1	(6)
The Importance of Skill Teaching	7	(6)
How the Skills in This Book Are Organized	13	(6)
PROBLEM AREAS
Communication	19	(12)
Identifying Own Feelings
Active Listening
Expressing Feelings
Asking Others for Opinions
Apologizing
Being Assertive
Making a Request
Giving an Instruction
Stating Expectations
Saying ``No''
Correcting Another Person
Responding to Accusations
Ending an Argument
Preparing for a Discussion
Negotiating
Writing a Contract
Family Meetings
Showing Appreciation
Praising
Complimenting
Education	31	(10)
Checking on a Child's School Progress
Monitoring a Child's Homework
Using a Daily Assignment Book
Monitoring a Child's School Attendance
Getting Involved with a Child's School
Communicating with School Personnel
Visiting a Child's School
Cooperating with the School When a Child Breaks a Rule
Choosing an Education Program
Advocating for a Child's Education
Registering a Child for School
Hiring a Tutor
Enrolling in a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Program
Housing	41	(6)
Finding Housing
Signing a Lease
Getting Utility Services Started
Notifying Others of a Change of Address
Fulfilling a Lease or Rental Agreement
Using Temporary Housing
Medical Needs	47	(8)
Recognizing Medical Needs
Obtaining Medical Advice
Choosing a Medical Professional or Facility
Keeping Medical Appointments
Administering Medication
Keeping Track of Medications
Getting a Child Immunized
Money Management	55	(8)
Prioritizing
Setting Up a Budget
Monthly Budgeting
Opening a Checking Account
Saving Money
Paying a Bill
Making a Late Payment
Paying Off a Debt
Shopping for Bargains
Accessing Available Resources
Using a Food Pantry
Child Supervision	63	(8)
Monitoring a Child's whereabouts (older children)
Pre-Approving a Child's Friends or Places to Go
Monitoring a Child's Activities (younger children)
Asking about a Child's Activities
Monitoring an Infant
Finding Child Care
Hiring A Baby Sitter
Transporting Children in a Car
Social Support	71	(6)
Making Friends
Establishing Relationship Boundaries
Deciding Whom to Ask for Help
Offering Help
Developing a Social Support Network
Setting Up Exchange Systems
Getting Involved in Community Activities
Nutrition	77	(6)
Creating a Balanced Menu
Planning Ahead for Meals
Choosing Appropriate Foods for Babies and Toddlers
Shopping for Groceries
Preparing a Meal
Storing Food
Washing Dishes
Sexual Abuse	83	(8)
Teaching Children about Appropriate Touch
Setting Boundaries
Asking Children about Personal Safety
Responding to a Child's Disclosure about Sexual Abuse
Reporting Sexual Abuse
Seeking Support When Dealing with Sexual Abuse
Establishing a Safety Plan
Monitoring Children in the Presence of a Potential Perpetrator
Stress	91	(6)
Time Management
Recognizing Stressors
Engaging in Self-Care Activities
Choosing Relaxation Techniques
Taking a Time-Out
Self-Talk
Body Relaxation
Keeping a Journal
Asking for Help
Rewarding Yourself
Home Safety	97	(10)
Creating a Safer Home for Children
Setting a Schedule for Household Chores
Cleaning House
Doing Laundry
Attending to Children's Personal Hygiene
Checking for Head Lice
Planning Fire Escape Routes
Skills-at-a-Glance Table	107	(6)
Bibliography	113	(2)
Index	115