Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families Program is designed for parents and youth 10-14 years old and is a nationally recognized, science-based, best practices program developed to serve families with preadolescents and young adolescents. The benefits are:
To the Community:
- Decreased problem behaviors in teens
- Less teen use of drugs and alcohol
- Increased positive parenting of teens
Parents learn:
- What to expect from their adolescent children
- Over a dozen tools for effectively parenting teens
- How to set limits and show love during the preteen and teen years
Youth learn:
- How to resist peer pressure
- How to handle angry feelings and manage stress
- How to choose postive friends
- Appreciation for their parents
For more information about this program, see WSU Strengthening Families website, email Doris Torkelson, Family Living Agent, or call 360-482-2934.
Additional information regarding Family Living issues can also be obtained from:
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