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Creating A Strong Family: American Family Strengths Inventory, John Defrain

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

The six qualities of strong families in America are discussed and a checklist is provided to help families identify their strengths as well as areas where they could grow stronger.

Nf523 Teens Making Choices: Practice Is Important, Rosalie Bakken

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication helps adults develop a strategy to help teens learn how to make good decisions.

Today's youth are put into situations where they must make important, often split-second decisions about things like cigarette or alcohol use, breaking laws, or whether to join in activities that are hurtful - or helpful and respectful - of others. We all hope that our youth will not hesitate to do the right thing in these situations.

Adults can help prepare youth to make good, healthy choices. Kids and teens learn best through practice, so give youth chances to practice making decisions under your …

Nf556 Our Relationship....And Communicating Effectively, Kathy Bosch

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication helps couples learn how to communicate with one another.

Nf532 Parenting Your Child Effectively: Give Choices, Marilyn Fox

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication is about giving your child choices.

Nf527 Parenting Your Child Effectively Look At The Whole Picture, Marilyn Fox

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication contains information to help parents remain calm when having emotional discussions with children.

Nf528 Parenting Your Child Effectively: Set A Good Example, Marilyn Fox

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication discusses ways parents can communicate effectively with their children during emotional times.