New to this Edition New! Fully revised to meet the standards and criteria needed for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation. Follows all the NCFR recommendations and prepares students to sit for the exam. New! Expanded chapter on stress and fatigue- see Chapter 11. Includes more on the importance of sleep and how to improve its quality. New! More on environmentally-friendly behaviors- see Chapter 12. Discusses sustainability issues and the greening of the home. New! Expanded chapter on managing finances- see Chapter 13. Addresses current economic conditions and provides more information on topics such as family financial analysis, credit score, lending, etc.
New! New coverage of the "Ostrich Effect." Examines individualstendency to ignore information or situations instead of addressing them when they arise. New! Critical thinking exercises- appear in this edition. Gives students practice developing decision-making skills. Helps students in their search for insightful solutions. Hallmark Features Uses a five-step model to explain the resource management process- see beginning figure in Chatpers 1-7. Illustrates the thinking and action parts of the management process - from identifying problems to evaluating solutions. Emphasizes decision-making- and how choices impact people's lives today and tomorrow.
Provides a central theme that helps students learn how to make rational decisions in what sometimes seems like an irrational world. Discusses individual as well as family management. Offers a balanced look at resource management for all. Features the economic and systems theory throughout. Looks at the greater influences on individual and family resource management such as workplaces and the economy. Discusses culture and its impact on family values, decisions and resources. Teaches alternative cultural points of view and develops a solid foundation for decision-making. Emphasizes universal concerns such as stress, fatigue, and time management.
Contains chapter openers that illustrate daily family struggles. Captures the challenges of managing modern day life and introduces chapter material. Provides suggested activities- in the text margin. Stimulates class discussion and helps students make personal choices about their own value and belief systems. Includes E-based resources- listedat the end of each chapter. Provides students with information on relevant websites.