Millions of parents have achieved success with Active Parenting, the internationally acclaimed video and discussion programs by parenting expert Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D. Active Parenting programs use entertaining video scenes to demonstrate common parenting challenges—and solutions. Group discussion allows parents to exchange ideas.

Now you can learn these valuable communication, discipline and encouragement skills when and wherever you choose—online.

How does it work?
Active Parenting Today is a 6-session class designed for parents of children ages 5 to 12. Each class lasts 6 weeks, one session per week. You can log on and participate in each session whenever it’s convenient during the week.

First read a chapter in the Parent’s Guide (included in your materials) to prepare for each session. Then use your CD-ROMs and the Internet to go through the fun, interactive program online—reading information, watching video scenes, . . .and participating in online parent discussions (led by your certified Active Parenting Online Leader). There's even a weekly live chat with other parents and Leaders!

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

Valuable skills you will learn:
In this program you will learn skills that will help you develop cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem in your children. You’ll also learn positive discipline techniques so you can avoid those all-too-familiar power struggles.

Who will lead the course?
Each Active Parenting Today Online Group is led by a certified Active Parenting Online Leader. Leaders have extensive training in both Active Parenting principles and the online method of learning. In order to be certified, each potential leader is tested and evaluated by Active Parenting's Manager of Work/Life Solutions, Cathy Daughtridge.

Pricing and the materials you will receive:
The cost of the course is $69.95, plus shipping & handling. Your registration includes:

• Participation in the 6-week online group, guided by a certified Active Parenting Online Leader
• One Active Parenting Today Parent’s Guide (164 pages)
• 3 CD-ROMs containing the course materials, including video vignettes and instructions for use (159 minutes of video). You can use these materials for review even after the online course is complete!
• User Name and Password for accessing the online interactive program features

A parenting partner in the same household (sharing the materials) can register for $49.95 (+s/h). The second parent's registration includes:

• Participation in the 6-week online group, guided by a certified Active Parenting Online Leader
• User Name and Password for accessing the online interactive program features

What are the technical requirements?
The computer you use to access the online materials on the Internet should have the following:

• 486 66MHz compatible processor or better (PC)
• 680x0 processor w/ Color QuickDraw support w/ at least 8MB or RAM or power
• PC w/ 16 MB of RAM (Mac)
• Windows 3.x or later (PC)
• Mac OS 7.1 or later (Mac)
• 4x CD-ROM drive or better
• Sound card with speakers (PC)
• 14.4Kbps dial-up Internet connection or better
• Netscape 2.0 or later, Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, America Online 3.0 or later
• QuickTime (can be downloaded free from the Web)

A note about firewalls:
Some firewalls (devices used by many private organizations for extra security, such as access from a corporation or other information-sensitive organization) will cause certain aspects the software used for the course to be inaccessible. If you access the Internet from behind a firewall, it is best to check with your network administrator about compatibility. The live chat requires access to Port 6667.

Sign me up!
A spot in the next Active Parenting Today Online Group is waiting for you! Just click here to register online using our secure server.

Payment is accepted using MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Your class start date will be included with your materials. (Please allow 5-10 business days for delivery; more if you live outside the United States.) Questions? Send us an e-mail message.

Note: Active Parenting Publishers does not guarantee changes in parents 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 a parent is taking this course as part of a court order, be advised that the standards for successful completion of the course are determined by the agency, legal system, and/or individuals offering the course.