by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

For parents
of teens and 'tweens

What's new about revised Teens?

• all-new video filmed in 2008
• built-in flexibility: your class 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 classes in which parents are able to learn and laugh in a supportive environment.

Implement your class 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 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

#4500D standard program kit (pictured above) . . . . . . . $399.00 Your Active Parenting of Teens Standard Program Kit Includes:  2 DVDs (150 minutes) 1 Leader's Guide 1 Parent's Guide 1 Parent Certificate 1 Color Promotional Flyer 2 Color Promotional Poster

A B	C	D	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)