True or False
Your parents not being together is your fault.
False! Your parents love you very much.
What is your favorite thing to do with your family?
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What is a problem?
A problem can be a difficult situation/thing that you need help with.
What does it mean to cope with a feeling or stress?
Coping is a skill we learn that helps us calm down and feel more relaxed during stressful situations.
What is something fun you can do with your mom or dad that does NOT cost money?
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When parents argue it is okay to go to another room where you cannot hear them.
True! Sometimes it feels better moving to another place where you can have peace and quiet.
When you are upset, how do you like to make yourself feel better?
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Can you think of a time you had a really big problem? What did you do to solve it? Explain.
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True! It is important we practice the HEALTHY ways to cope because they are the safest choices that protect us from making poor decisions.
What is a fun memory you can remember that you had with your family?
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Kids should try to solve adult problems.
False! If an adult has a problem, it should not be the child's responsibility to solve.
Who is someone you trust and like to talk to?
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Give an example of a problem a kid can solve on their own.
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What is a healthy way you like to calm yourself down? Please share.
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Name one fun thing you do with your mom OR dad. Pick one or share both.
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Most family problems have ONE solution.
False! There are many ways to solve one problem, and it is helpful to think of them before picking just one.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself having fun at a parent/each parent's house. What are you doing?
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True or false: Everyone experiences problems.
True! We can have challenges every single day.
Punching, kicking, crying, screaming are all examples of:
Unhealthy coping strategies. It is not okay to do these things because we can hurt ourselves or someone else.
How many houses do you have? What is your favorite part of each house?
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People show their feelings in different ways.
True! There are many ways we can show how we are feeling which means people can have different ways they show it.
What is your favorite memory you have of your family? Explain.
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What is a way you can ask someone for help with a problem?
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You have been going through a lot of changes recently: you are moving to a new house, you are starting a new school year, and you were just told you are getting a new step-sibling. How could you help yourself cope with all of this at once?
When dealing with a lot of stress at once, it can be helpful to break things down one by one. Some examples of healthy coping include: writing your feelings down, talking to an adult, listening to music, going for a walk or bike ride, coloring/art, etc.
How can you cheer someone up who may be going through a difficult time?
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