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What can we learn from Charlie Brown

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Hopes for the Presentation

• Join in celebrating the amazing Foster Grandparent Program
• Provide some helpful tips in dealing with our different "characters".

charlie Brown (Anxious)

• Full of Insecurities
• Feels Inadequate
• Avoids conflicts
• Social Struggles

charlie Brown (Anxious)

• Full of Insecurities
• Feels Inadequate
• Avoids conflicts
• Social Struggles

Helping Charlie Brown

• Point out their strengths
• Spend time with them
• Listen to their ideas
• Teach them social skills
• Help them learn to positievly addres conflict

Linus - Gifted

• Despite struggles, very bright
• Expanded mind, deep thinking
• May think things have to be a certain way

Helping LInus

• Listen to their wild ideas and thoughts
• Ask them lots of questions
• Model for them others think differently by sharing your own interests

Lucy - "The Bully"

• Often bothers and torments others
• Mean to other students
• Tough exterior, low self-esteem
• Seek attention through negative behaviors

Helping LUcy

• Point out their strength and positive behaviors
• Build a relationships and show unconditional care
• Help her with empathy and conflict resolution skills
• Report TRUE bullying

Schroeder - Obessive

• Can be very talented and creative
• May struggle with change or transition
• Overly interested or obsessed with topics, people, ideas or things
• Limited interests

Helping Schroedr

• Show genuine interests in their talents / abilities
• Talk to them about change in advance
• Discuss different topics with them to expand their comfort zone

Peppermint Patty - The Athlete

• May be arrogant and pretend to know everything
• Extroverted but doesn't like to be alone
• Exaggerates and may be bossy

Helping Peppermint Patty

• Point out their mistakes
• Recognize their strengths
• Help them academically
• Discuss being humble & respectful

Marcie - The overachiever

• Usually smart and does well
• Can be very blunt & direct
• May manipulate others
• Perfectionistic & may display extreme emotions

Helping Marcie

• Notice and point out when they are kind
• Work with them on tactfulness and social skills
• Help them in learning to calm down and accept imperfect things or events

Sally Brown - Learning Difficulties

• Reading, writing, math struggles
• Easily frustrated
• Lack of work ethic, may easily quit
• Aware of their struggles, fear being teased

Helping Sally

• Provide lots of support and encouragement
• May need to push them to work
• Praise their efforts and point frequently point out their strenghts

Working with Kids

• Be present / be there / be you
• Build relationships - Connect
• Model healthy behaviors
• Hold them accountable
• Love them up!

The Foster Grandparent Program

• A wonderful organization filled with incredible people
• Truly make a difference and have a positive impact
• Help to Change Lives!

Thank You for all you Do