1. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt1Thursday, October 29, 2015

2. Definitions Family- A group of people who are related to each other. Cohesion- The action or fact of forming a united whole. Synonyms- unity, togetherness, bond or connection. Family cohesion- The emotional bonding that family members have towards one another. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt2Thursday, October 29, 2015

3. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt3 Activity Time  How well do you know your child’s preferences? Thursday, October 29, 2015

4. What is your score? If you knew more than 15 details about your child, CONGRATULATIONS!!! you really know your daughter/son! From 11 to 15? Not bad, but you may need to pay a little more attention to them. Fewer than 11? It is ideal to be more involved in your child’s life. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt4Thursday, October 29, 2015

5. FROM HERE TO HERE Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt5Thursday, October 29, 2015

6. What does this mean? Involved parents Confident child Success at home and school Open communication leading to sibling and family harmony Poor involvement Closed communication at home Emotionally insecure child Behavior problems Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt6Thursday, October 29, 2015

7. What can we do to improve family cohesion? Set a time in the day especially for family Read together Play together Go for a walk Driving to school time Cook together Dine together Bedtime sharing Plan family outings Take classes together Value their opinion Attend their school performances/ games Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt7Thursday, October 29, 2015

8. In 2021 the UAE will celebrate its 50 th anniversary as a Nation. What is the National Agenda? By 2021 HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has set the country ambitious targets including some which are closely linked to the welfare of its residents. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt8Thursday, October 29, 2015

9. Definition of Family Cohesion A composite indicator that measures the social bond between family members. Its main perspectives cover: relations between parents parents' relations with children relations among children relations with bigger families upbringing of new generation (NKPI specific to UAE) Source-Ministry of Social Affairs 2012- 86.4% 2021- 95% Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt9Thursday, October 29, 2015

10. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt10Thursday, October 29, 2015

11. Presented by Ms. Roshelle Britt11Thursday, October 29, 2015