Families Alive Conference - April 2002
Conference Resources

Parenting and Family

Conflict Resolution
Issue:
Teaching Families how to get through conflict implementing a positive attitude and reframing the situation.

Why: Because often problems in marriages and families wouldn’t be as big through different reactions to problems. It helps if people would have chosen a different attitude and react and reframe the situation.

How: Step 1. Parenting Education through schools use incentives such as family discounts at food places or movie passes, or maybe even money. Would learn about attitude education.

When: Twice a month

Who: Every parent who has a child in kindergarten
How: Step 2. Community Resources Offer same classes for parents about attitude education at hospitals, libraries, shelters, community centers, churches

When: Twice a month

Who: Anyone interested
How: Step 3. Internet Access Offer curriculum online, or books on parent education

When: Anytime

Who: Anyone
How: Step 4. Businesses/Workplaces Go into the work environment for parents who aren’t able to attend the school program

When: During work hours or 1 to 2 times a month

Who: Working professionals who have families