Strengthening Families is a program developed by Cooperative Extension in Iowa. The seven week program allows families with children between the ages of 9-14 to work together to strengthen communication, give them tools to talk about tough subjects, and bring the families together in those sensitive tween years.
Tonight we started our series with three families which have five children. Traditionally on the first night we have dinner, break into two groups (adult and youth), and start breaking the ice and learning about the program. After the breakout session the families come together to practice using the tools they received during the breakout sessions. As part of that we played human knot and other team building games to make sure everyone had a chance to start working together.
Thanks to United Way funding we are able to offer this program annually for free to families. If you would like more information about this program please contact Christy Strickland, Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent at (910) 671-3276.
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