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Self talk: Self -talk is a wonderful way to help your child get through a difficult homework time, taking a test, or any other difficult situation.
There are four simple steps to self talk.
Step 1: Have you child state the problem.
“I have to learn to spell ten new words”
Step 2: Have your child state how they are going to proceed.
“I will write the first word and practice spelling it.”
Step 3: Have your child compliment herself.
“I learned one word, I am doing fine.”
Step 4: Have your child reassure herself if she makes a mistake.
“I just need to relax and learn one word at a time and I will do fine. I forgot a letter. I will write the word again.”
Make up self talk and try it with your child. It will really help keep her going.
Contracts
Have your child write up a contract for doing his homework. He can give himself points for having his materials ready, starting on time, and having his agenda filled out. He can decide how many points he should get for each assignment. When he gets enough points you can cook his favorite meal or let him have a friend stay over night.

The Weekly Word
ABC’s of Homework Dec. 14 , 2009
Self Management Self talk: Self -talk is a wonderful way to help your child get through a difficult homework time, taking a test, or any other difficult situation. There are four simple steps to self talk. Step 1: Have you child state the problem. “I have to learn to spell ten new words” Step 2: Have your child state how they are going to proceed. “I will write the first word and practice spelling it.” Step 3: Have your child compliment herself. “I learned one word, I am doing fine.” Step 4: Have your child reassure herself if she makes a mistake. “I just need to relax and learn one word at a time and I will do fine. I forgot a letter. I will write the word again.” Make up self talk and try it with your child. It will really help keep her going. Contracts Have your child write up a contract for doing his homework. He can give himself points for having his materials ready, starting on time, and having his agenda filled out. He can decide how many points he should get for each assignment. When he gets enough points you can cook his favorite meal or let him have a friend stay over night.	February 6, 2010 A biopic of Dr.Temple Grandin's life. Temple Grandin, Ph.D., didn’t speak until the age of 3½; instead, she screamed, peeped, and hummed. She was diagnosed with autism in 1950, when doctors recommended that her parents institutionalize her. Today, the prominent author, speaker, and leading scientist dedicated to humane livestock handling is the subject of an HBO biopic starring actors Claire Danes, Julia Ormond, David Strathairn, and Catherine O’Hara. For more details click HERE Temple is the daughter of Eustaci Cutler Click on her picture for more about her.
Song of the Week! This week's song is We Can Make it Wonderful click on the picture to hear the song! Remember- All the songs we have featured can be purchased from out online store at http://shop.familiestogether.org	"Dear Chris" Keep the letters coming! This is your opportunity to ask Chris a behavior question! Once a month we will post one of the questions and answer. So, click on the pen and fill out the form and then click "Done". Keep watching the Weekly Word to see if your question is chosen.
Put Your Star on Our Tree Our little tree is really bare, That makes us very sad. We need your help to make it shine, And make us all feel glad. We have a bunch of little stars, Just waiting to be bought. The price is just ten dollars, And it would mean a lot. We’ll write your name upon it, And hang it on the tree. Put a picture in the Weekly Word, So everyone can see! Click HERE to buy your star or give us a call 1 866 326 4864	WEBINARS!!! This weeks webinars are... Dec. 15th at 7:00 PM Behavior We are excited about trying an evening webinar, if you like the idea, please sign up! Dec. 16th at 12:00 PM-Potty Training #2 Dec. 16th at 2:00 PM-Transition for Children Click on the titles to register All webinars are $10.00 - All times are Pacific To see our list of all upcoming webinars click HERE
A Fun Recipe for Kids Pineapple Wreath Ingredients 6 pineapple slices 6 lettuce leaves Small bunch of watercress 10 cherries, raspberries, or strawberries 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese or kefir cheese 4 tablespoons natural mayonnaise ¼ cup powdered sugar Directions Arrange lettuce leaves on plate. Place pineapple around plate in the shape of a wreath. Put watercress on top of pineapple. Put berries on top of watercress. Mix cheese with mayonnaise until smooth. Fill the center of the pineapple ring with cheese mixture and chill. Sprinkle with sugar and serve. Yield: 6 servings Printable Version If you make this recipe, take a picture of you with it and send it to us, we will send you a Families Together t-shirt!	Star Search Family Enrichment Weekend!!! March 5-7, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID Every family will need to be sponsored to attend. We have a list of some agencies that will help, but if you have any ideas please let us know. Space for this weekend is very limited so if you are interested in going let us know as soon as possible.
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SQUAREFOOT CLUB Mike Kane, our new volunteer, will be contacting you about becoming a member of our Squarefoot Club. We will be telling you more about Michael Kane in our next Weekly Word, but be ready to join the club when he calls! We appreciate your support! Any questions you can email Mike at mikek@familiestogether.org	Families Together Web Site www.familiestogether.org Families Together Store shop.familiestogether.org