Workshops Available Through Family Matters ~ Educational Services   The Family Frameworks Curriculum was written by Texas Association of School Boards staff members in cooperation with content researchers across Texas. Family Frameworks units emphasize active learning techniques that empower parents and teachers to become their own problem solvers.  Each unit of study is designed for a two hour session. All units of study can be combined to form a unique workshop designed to meet the needs of the participants.   The Early Years—Eleven Units of Study Each Child—One of a Kind Common Patterns in Growth and Behavior in Young Children Making Connections—Helping Babies Build Brains Supporting Development—Birth to 18 Months (Infancy) Supporting Development—18 Months to 3 Years (The Toddler Years) Supporting Development—3 Years to 6 Years (The Preschool Years) Supporting Development—Ages 6 through 8 (The Early School Years) Supporting Learning Through Play Choosing Child Care Children and Books—Keys to School Success Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children   Parenting and Communication Styles Moms and Dads—The Gifts They Give Their Children Why Won’t My Children Listen to Me? Feeling Heard and Understood—Showing Our Children We Care What Kind of Parent Am I—Too Lenient or Flexible? Charting a Course For Your Family—Sharing Beliefs and Values   Where There’s a Family There’s Conflict Growing Up Together—The Lessons of Birth Order Temper Tantrums and Tears—Beginning Discipline More Discipline—Rights and Rules What if This Doesn’t Work? –Strategies for the Difficult Child Dealing With Anger More Than One—Sibling Rivalry   Raising Responsible Children Growing Grown-Ups Clean Rooms and Other Challenges of Parenting Grades and Homework—Whose Jobs Are They? Common Courtesies For Children   Getting Involved in Your Child’s Education Parents and Schools—Staying in Touch and Volunteering Creating a Home for Learning Homework—Overcoming the Headaches and Hassles Test Taking—How to Help Your Child Prepare Reducing the Stress of Parent-Teacher Conferences Growing Up and Letting Go—School Transitions Accessing Special School Programs for Your Child   Keeping Our Families Strong—Dealing With the Pressures of Our Times Importance of Trust in Families Peer Pressure—Giving Children and Parents the Power to Resist Healthy Choices—Helping Children Learn Cause and Effect Finding Balance in Stressful Lifestyles Parenting—Help! My Teen is a Parent, Too! Drug Prevention Awareness and Intervention Resources Gang Prevention Awareness and Intervention Resources What Now? My Child is in Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (AEP)   What’s Normal? -- The Challenges of Different Family Structures Single Parents Blended Families—Adding to The Mix The Noncustodial Parent—Making Lasting Connections Grandparenting—Sharing Experiences and Love in a Positive Way Grandparents, Parents and Children—More than One Generation Living Together Foster Parents   Parenting Children with Special Needs Parenting the Child with ADHD Parenting the Child Who’s Physically Challenged Parenting the Child Who’s Mentally Challenged Parenting the Child Who’s Emotionally Challenged Parenting the Child with a Learning Difference Parenting the Child Born with a Drug Addiction   Family Matters Educational Services will meet with you to discuss custom designing workshops for parents or teachers. Contact:  Geri Clouse at Family Matters to book a workshop 13 Rocky Top Road Boerne, Texas 78006 (830) 537-6367