University of Michigan - Center for the Child and the Family
Strong Moms Strong Girls
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Creating a Community of Healthy Female Relationships

The Strong Moms Strong Girls (SMSG) program is an innovative community resource committed to providing girls with the tools needed to navigate conflict constructively, allowing them to form strong healthy friendships and peer support. SMSG also provides mothers, caretakers, community educators and mentors with the knowledge and tools they need in order to help these young women meet this social challenge. The program is a collaborative effort between the University Center for the Child and Family and the Junior League of Ann Arbor.

SMSG services include mother-daughter workshops, community presentations, and school consultations.

 
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Figuring Out Friendships

A fun, hands-on, interactive workshop for girls in grades 4-7 and their mothers or female caregivers that explores cliques, bullying and media influences while empowering and encouraging young women to form positive alliances with their peers and adults females in their lives. The workshop, facilitated by professionals from UCCF, teaches positive ways to handle and prevent relational aggression.

The workshops are offered once a month on a weekend afternoon. Advance registration is required. A program fee of $10 per participant covers the cost of lunch and materials.

Upcoming workshop dates:

  • March 15, 2009 - 5th & 6th graders
  • April 18, 2009 - 5th & 6th graders
  • May 9, 2009 - 4th & 5th graders
  • July 12, 2009 - 4th & 5th graders
Parents Helping Girls Figure Out Friendships

Provides an overview of the issues and strategies to deal with relational aggression for parents and concerned adult community members. Trained volunteers from the Junior League of Ann Arbor deliver this engaging presentation designed by UCCF. The presentations are free.

Contacting Strong Moms Strong Girls

For more information, to register for a workshop or request a community presentation for your organization, please visit the SMSG website or call.

February 17, 2009
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Finding solutions for each family's difficult challenges.
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