Skills for families, skills for life : helping parents, caregivers, and teens meet the challenges of everyday living

Introduction
Chapter 1 A Practitioners' Guide to Teaching Living Skills to Families	p. 1
Chapter 2 The Importance of Skill Teaching	p. 7
Chapter 3 How the Skills in This Book Are Organized	p. 13
Problem Areas
Chapter 4 Communication	p. 19
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
Chapter 5 Education	p. 31
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
Chapter 6 Housing	p. 41
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
Chapter 7 Medical Needs	p. 47
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
Chapter 8 Money Management	p. 55
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
Chapter 9 Child Supervision	p. 63
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
Chapter 10 Social Support	p. 71
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
Chapter 11 Nutrition	p. 77
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
Chapter 12 Sexual Abuse	p. 83
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
Chapter 13 Stress	p. 91
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
Chapter 14 Home Safety	p. 97
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	p. 107
Bibliography	p. 113
Index	p. 115

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