Discover your family’s strengths and

learn to build on them. Work with others to face your challenges, make

choices and meet your goals.

Comments from program participants:

I have learned how to communicate clearly and how to respect others.

I was able to name my stressors and

confront them and change them.

This program should be given again.

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Traub 573-774-6177;

traubs@missouri.edu

Waita Karcher 573-774-6177; karcherw@missouri.edu

This program is provided through the support of the following:

University of Missouri Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in

employment or programs.

Building Strong

Families: For Military

Families

At Windermere Conference Center

(Near the Lake of the Ozarks)

equal opportunity/ADA institution

Building Strong Families Date: March 11, 12, & 13, 2011 Time: Arrive: 6:00 PM March 11 Depart: 1:00 PM March 13 Place: Windermere Conference Center

1650 Koehler Drive Roach, MO 65787

Directions from FLW to Windermere:

Take I-44 West to Hwy 7,

Richland/Lake of the Ozarks exit.

Take Hwy 7 to Hwy 5.

Turn right on Hwy 5 to Camdenton.

At the stoplight in Camdenton turn

left on Hwy 54.

Go 5.2 miles, crossing the Niangua

Bridge over the Lake, to Hwy AA.

Turn right.

Follow the Windermere signs on AA

to Koehler Drive (approx 2.7 miles).

Turn right.

Continue 1.3 miles on Koehler

Drive.

Session Topics: Topics that will be covered:

Family Strengths

What are your family’s unique strengths?

How can you build upon them? Children will participate with parents.

Nutrition

What do food labels tell you? How can exercise help?

Learn to make small, simple snacks.

Communicating Want to get your message heard?

Learn how to break down barriers in family communication.

Money Matters

What’s your money style? What resources do you have? Where does your money go?

Consumer Beware

Why are consumers vulnerable? Learn warning signs of fraud and

scams.

Kids and Self-Esteem Kids feel special?

How do family members see themselves?

Registration Form Name Address Phone # Number of adults attending Cost of program $20.00 per family

Registration is due March 4, 2011 Children Ages 5-14 welcome! They

will participate in some activities with parents. Appropriate

workshops and activities will be held for youth ages 5-14.

Children? Yes No Number of children Names and ages

Return to: University of Missouri Extension

301 Historic 66 E Courthouse, Suite 127 Waynesville, Mo 65583