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It's the full-time job that we don't get paid for: raising children. But being an incredible parent doesn't have to be a stressful part of your life anymore. With Dr. Michael H. Popkin's respected parenting class and popular parenting books, you will learn the tools you need to become a successful parent. Even if you don't have time to take a weekly class outside of your home, Active Parenting brings the lessons to you with a unique, interactive online class. The class is based on sound Adlerian psychology, and it provides students with indispensible parenting help.

The comprehensive parenting class "meets" for six weeks and covers a diverse selection of parenting topics, including:

And because it's an online parenting class, you can complete the lessons wherever and whenever you would like, and review past lessons as many times as you need. Aside from providing parenting help through planned lessons, the online class also allows you to connect with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. There is even an optional live chat feature for extra parenting conversations.

Though you may be skeptical of online classes, rest assured you will receive quality instruction and parenting help from a certified Active Parenting Online Leader. These educators are screened, tested and evaluated by Active Parenting staff members before receiving additional training on teaching an online parenting class.

You will receive excellent advice and parenting techniques from a highly qualified leader, access to online resources and videos, and the ability to discuss parenting with other adults around the country—all in one parenting class at the low cost of $50. It's a small price to pay for a priceless learning experience.

For six weeks, you name the time and place.
Each week is a new lesson, and you'll have all that week to "click on and off" to complete the lesson. The six-week enrollment period allows you "24/7" access to all online activities, discussions and past lessons.

You’ll be learning proven Active Parenting techniques from the comfort of your own home!

It's so simple.

1. Watch the entertaining video scenes depicting real-life family situations
2. Participate in online discussion and activities with fellow class members and your group leader
3. Review past lessons
4. Take part in optional "live chat"

LOG IN: You'll receive a special USER NAME and PASSWORD to provide online identity security and allow only you to access the content.

Master critical skills needed for parenting in the 21st century.
Children grow up so fast and today they face an unsettling world. You need all the skills you can get as soon as you can get them. Enrollment is limited to 25 and classes fill up quickly, so sign up now. Use the month ahead to make the years ahead easier for you and more promising for your precious child.

Active Parenting Now is an award-winning program written by parenting expert Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. Millions of parents have achieved success with this internationally-acclaimed video and discussion program, which makes it easy to learn a whole model of effective parenting:

With your leader, you're not alone in cyberspace.
Each Active Parenting Now Online Group is led by a certified Catawba County Parenting Network leader.

Metaleen Morgan Thomas Active Parenting Now Coordinator mcmthomas@embarqmail.com

Susan Reinhardt Active Parenting Now Coordinator

Career Highlights: Bachelor's degree from Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC Master's degree from Garrett Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL Retired educator (religion and sociology) from Caldwell Community College Taught for Western Carolina University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Appalachian State University Began Early Childhood Education program at Caldwell Community College Fulbright study in Israel and Egypt Taught marriage & family and parenting courses during career Taught online college courses (sociology and religion) CCPN Involvement: Became involved in Parenting Network in 2002 Facilitates Active Parenting Now course Facilitates Cooperative Parenting and Divorce course Personal Highlights: Parent of adult son, Ben Grandmother of one Enjoy cooking, camping, elder issues and Twelve-Step recovery Have always felt that most of the world's problems would be solved with healthy parenting skills

Career Highlights: B.A.- Psychology, UNC-Chapel Hill M.Ed.- Counseling, East Tennessee State University Certified Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers, Catawba County Schools (10 years) Certified Infant Toddler Family Specialist, 2008 Former school counselor Specialized training in perinatal mood disorders (i.e. postpartum depression) Received "Champions for Children " award in 2006 CCPN Involvement: Have attended Parenting Network meetings from the organization's inception Just beginning Parent Consultant role Personal Highlights: Married to husband, Frank, for 26 years Two wonderful grown sons Postpartum Depression Telephone Volunteer Active church member - First United Methodist, Newton Very happy to have an opportunity to encourage parents and share fantastic information about child development!

It costs so little—you get so much!
The course fee of $50.00 gives you all this:

Satisfaction guaranteed.
Active Parenting offers a 100% unconditional guarantee. If you find that the Active Parenting Now Online Group course does not help you create a more satisfying family life, you may request a full refund within two weeks of the end of your 6-week course.

Sign me up!
A spot in an Active Parenting Now Online Group is waiting for you. We've made a sincere effort to make our Online Groups affordable to many parents, so hurry—classes fill fast.

As explained above, the cost of the course is $50. Payment is accepted using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. You will be notified by e-mail of your class start date after registration.:

When will my class start?
The next class begins May 2, 2011, and will run through the week of June 6. Hurry! Registration for this class session ends April 22, 2011. Questions? Send e-mail message to online@activeparenting.com.

Note to court-ordered parents requiring certification:
Please check with the deciding authority about its requirements before registering for an Active Parenting Now Online Group.

The Active Parenting Now Online Groups program does not automatically provide written certification of your completion of the course. A certificate can be provided upon verification of eligibility from your group leader to us.

Note: Some families require more help than a parenting education class can provide. Active Parenting Publishers does not guarantee changes in children as a result of attending parenting classes. Our programs are educational in nature, not therapeutic. Throughout the program, parents are taught that change occurs when they (the parents) work to make the changes. If problems persist, please don't give up; seek the help of a social services or mental health professional.