Active Parenting of Teens: a newly revised
program
for parenting teenagers and 'tweens
Introducing comprehensive new parenting
classes for parenting teenagers and 'tweens. Active Parenting
of Teens has now been completely revised to address our
complicated day and age. The resulting new program will give
parents confidence and courage to meet the challenges (and savor
the joys) of their children's teen years.
What's new about revised
Teens?
all-new video filmed in 2008
built-in flexibility: your parenting classes can be 2, 3, 4, or 6 sessions
all new materials, including Parent's Guide and Leader's
Guide
closed-captioning of all videos
The revised program
includes the essential Active Parenting model that has benefited
millions of parents, plus:
teens & technology (the Internet, social networking sites,
etc.)
the latest in teen drug use prevention (including prescription
drugs)
teen bullying: how to spot it, how to handle it
special stepfamily considerations
how brain development affects teen behavior and decision-making
improved discipline and communication
updated teen sexuality issues
With the revised program, you will still be able to offer
parenting classes in which parents are able to learn and laugh in a supportive
environment.
Here's what you'll be teaching:
Implement your parenting classes in 2, 3, 4, or 6 sessions
With so many different kinds of parents, why should there be
only one kind of class? The Active Parenting of Teens
program is designed to make it easy for you to offer:
A
a comprehensive, 6-session course on parenting teenagers and 'tweens
B
a two-part class, each comprised
of 3 sessions. Do the first class and then the second as a follow-up
later in the year.
C
a 4-session class for basics + in-depth
skills practice
D
a 3-session class for basic Active
Parenting skills (with a teenage twist)
E
a 2-session unit focusing on alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) prevention, plus sexuality
Your Active Parenting of Teens Standard Program
Kit Includes:
2 DVDs (150 minutes)
1 Leader's Guide
1 Parent's Guide
1 sample Certificate
1 Color Promotional Flyer
2 Color Promotional Poster
A
B
C
D
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SESSION I
- The Active Parent
Teens today
Styles of parenting
Control vs. influence
Mutual respect
The method of choice
SESSION II
- Winning Cooperation
Who owns the problem?
Active communication with teens
The key of encouragement
SESSION III
- Responsibility & Discipline
Logical consequences and more
Problem-solving with FLAC
SESSION IV
- Building Courage, Redirecting Misbehavior
The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
Courage and self-esteem
Five goals of teen behavior
Eliminating power struggles
E
SESSION V
- Drugs, Sexuality,
and Violence
Reducing the risks
Overview of the issues
Prevention strategies 1-4 (focus on sexuality)
SESSION VI
- Drugs, Sexuality,
and Violence (continued)
Prevention strategies 5-10 (focus
on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs)
