Strengthening Families Program
Enters 6th Year

An Exciting Opportunity for Families of Grade 6 Students

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Some pictures from our Fall 2006 school year
Strengthening Families Program

The most valuable thing you learned
…..Parent comments:

  • “I learned not to get too emotional when kids act unbecomingly. Now I blame the behavior not the kid.

  • “The most valuable thing I learned was to keep cool and not yell or shout when I don’t like what my child is doing. I try to think, cool down and then react.”
  • “My child loved the fact that we did this with them and for them.”
  • “I now understand the stress and pressures that my children go through. I feel that we “connect” and can understand each other much better.”
  • “I have learned to listen better and be more sensitive and positive with my family.
  • “Listen, Listen, Listen.”
  • “Love and Limits” as a Tag Line.”
  • “Learning the format of “I” statements.”
  • "Waiting until I cool down and then talking about the problem.”

6th Grade Student comments:
  • “The most valuable thing that I learned during this program is how to deal with peer pressure.”

  • “The most valuable thing I learned during the program was NOT to do drugs.”
  • “About Drugs, Alcohol, peer pressure, love (my parents caring and loving me) and rewards.”
Anyone interested in learning more about the Strengthening Families Program may call Tina Grosowsky, Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, at 978-399-2528 or email

Thanks are extended to the following groups that made this program possible: Westford Board of Health, Westford Public Schools, and WASA (Westford Against Substance Abuse.)
  • Westford Board of Health
  • Westford Public Schools
  • WASA (Westford Against Substance Abuse)
  • The Massachusetts Prevention Center of the Merrimack Valley
 

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