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Continuing the positive Active Parenting tradition, this warm-hearted video package keeps focused on the sheer joy of being close to a wee one who is such a miracle, while it gives ideas for protecting and teaching them to survive and thrive. Respectful of the limited time parents of young children have for leisurely perusal of parenting materials, these videos keep it simple as they address stages of child development, parenting styles and ACT (Accept child's wishes, Communicate limits, Target positive choice) approach to behavior. - Parent's Guide to Children's Media A set of three videos that prepares students for parenthood by exposing them to the basics of child-rearing, including discipline, self-esteem and accident proofing. Strengths: These videos are fun to watch and provide real life examples in easy-to-understand language on child development. Overall Evaluation: An excellent resource for child development and parenting classes. - What's New Magazine |
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1,2,3,4 Parents! is outstanding in its simplicity yet comprehensive. I especially appreciate the multi-cultural video, user-friendly instructor's manual and well-written parent work-books. Compared to many programs it offers high quality at a surprisingly low cost. - Mary J. Wilson, BSRN, MS
I love Active Parenting. I especially like 1,2,3,4 Parents! for the military. - Maureen Scott Parents tell us that learning the ages and stages of behavior helps them to be more realistic about their child's development. They also love learning the when-then technique because it it so simple and it really works. - Toni Childress |
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Click the link below for research done on the 1,2,3,4
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A newly revised version of Dr. Michael Popkin's popular seminar format series, Active Parenting Now employs vignettes designed to help parents hone their parenting skills while avoiding some of the more common stresses plaguing families today. Topics include identifying individual parenting styles, how offering choices enhances self-esteem, suggestions for non-violent discipline, communicating with children in a positive way that strengthens relationships while solving problems, avoiding backing children into corners that result in power struggles, using family meetings to implement parenting strategies as well as teach values, and the often-over-looked importance of playing with children . . .The information is current and relevant to today's families and will be a terrific help for parents from single, dual, blended, or multi-generational families. Recommended. - L. Stevens In this helpful series, parents learn "communication and nonviolent discipline techniques" that aim to create positive changes in family dynamics. In tape one, viewers are introduced to various parenting styles and meet four culturally diverse families (blended families, single parent households, etc.) who appear in vignettes throughout the series. A problem-handling model to foster better communication is presented in session two, while the third video discusses responsibility, discipline and choices. Effective title screens, diagrams and illustrations illuminate the fourth episode, which helps parents understand and redirect negative behavior. Segment five stresses character building, courage and self-esteem, while the final title highlights family meetings. The importance of having fun with your child is emphasized throughout these useful programs that often contrast differing parenting styles in the dramatizations. - Booklist Stellar resource since its launching in 1983 . . . this excellent package of videos, leader's and parent's guides model admirably its title, actively involving parents in learning new skills and applying effective parenting strategies. In the process parents become empowered and, in turn, empower their children. Especially useful segments address fighting, which has become increasingly dangerous, and "catching" kid's improvements to encourage and reinforce good behavior. - Parent's Guide to Children's Media This parenting education material can be used by anyone who is interested in helping parents successfully raise confident and responsible children, such as parent educators and social workers. -CLAS reviewer (click here for full text of review) |
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PARENT TESTIMONIALS "I am a new step-mom. The classes are helping my husband and me agree on parenting approaches, methods and goals." "I am thinking more before reacting. . ." I love the class I am enrolled in and it's only the second week!" "I've found peace of mind and confidence. . .as a parent." LEADER TESTIMONIALS - G. Marie Bryant "I like that Active Parenting Now gives greater emphasis to the importance of words, tone of voice and body language so parents see earlier and more clearly how these factors influence their children's behavior." - Ken Lake "Active Parenting can be much more than a 'paint by numbers' script. It is a great way to present a philosophy stressing personal responsibility." - Judy Aspes "I have used Active Parenting for over 15 years and find it superior!" - Mar-Lee Beal |
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Active Parenting Now is a revision of Active Parenting Today; click the links below for research done on the Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting Today programs. Active
Parenting: An Evaluation of Two Adlerian Parent Education
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LEADER TESTIMONIALS - Karen Tenneson "When parents come into the program (Families in Action/Active Parenting of Teens), they are closed up and think they are alone in the problems they are having with their child. But as we watch the videos and discuss the situations, the moms and dads start opening up. They begin looking at situations from other points of view and ultimately they grow and develop new ways of parenting their children. - Linda Anson "It has been a joy to facilitate Active Parenting of Teens . . .Just wanted you to know that this is one of the best parent programs I have seen and I think many parents will benefit ..." - G. Marie Bryant PARENT TESTIMONIALS - Theresa Bracco |
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PRESS RELEASE The Active Parenting of Teens parent education program was selected as the Juvenile Program of the Year at the conclusion of the Arkansas Coalition for Juvenile Justice Conference in North Little Rock, Arkansas on September 13, 2007. The Active Parenting of Teens is a program offered by Comprehensive Juvenile Services in Sebastian, Crawford, and Logan Counties. Ms. Frances Morreale, Parent Instructor, has been conducting the parenting classes since 1994. The program is offered to the parents of teenage children who have entered the juvenile justice system or who are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. The Active Parenting of Teens is a six week curriculum which addresses the various principles and skills which are necessary to assist parents in becoming more effective in the management of their teenage children. The program encourages parents to adopt skills that are needed to resolve family conflicts and to help reduce discipline problems. Parents are taught ways to promote confidence and self-esteem, which are most vital in helping parents to address their children's turbulent years and to produce positive results. The six part curriculum includes: The Active Parent, Instilling Courage and Self-Esteem, Developing Responsibility, Winning Cooperation through Communications, the Challenge of Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Parenting and Teen Sexuality. Since the beginning of the program, the Active Parenting of Teens has enrolled 3,970 parents into the educational program. As of date, the graduation rate is 65%. The Active Parenting of Teens is exclusively designed for the parents who will, in turn, have a positive influence on their child. In order to divert the youth from juvenile delinquency, the efforts must begin on the home front, with parental involvement and control. In addition to the Active Parenting of Teens, Comprehensive Juvenile Services provides a variety of services for the delinquent and at- risk youth in Sebastian, Crawford, Logan, Scott, Polk, and Montgomery County. The services include casework, electronic monitoring, community services, mental health, and residential treatment. The emergency shelter, The Western Arkansas Youth Shelter, is located in Cecil, Arkansas. Comprehensive Juvenile Services is a private, non-profit youth and family service organization. |
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Click the links below for information about research done on the Active Parenting of Teens program. 2006
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LEADER TESTIMONIALS - Karen Tenneson "When parents come into the program (Families in Action/Active Parenting of Teens), they are closed up and think they are alone in the problems they are having with their child. But as we watch the videos and discuss the situations, the moms and dads start opening up. They begin looking at situations from other points of view and ultimately they grow and develop new ways of parenting their children. - Linda Anson "...we hear the kids saying, Now my mom and dad are beginning to understand how I think and that Im not always wrong. And the kids begin seeing that each parent is also an individual person dealing every day with many responsibilities and stressful situations at home and at work." - Jennifer Richard, Teen Court Coordinator in Louisiana |
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Click the links below for information about research done on the Families in Action program. Implementation and Impact of a Family-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Program in Rural Communities Evaluation of a Family-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Program Targeted for the Middle School Years Listed
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"Created by three educational psychologists, this terrific series gives parents the tools they need to create a home environment that fosters learning and academic success. Volume one, Preparing Your Child to Succeed, teaches parents how to set up a "school smart" home . . . and provides suggestions fro communication and building self-confidence. Volume two, Encouraging Positive Behavior, helps parents learn to give polite requests, firm directions and employ natural and logical non-violent disciplinary measures. Volume three, Reinforcing your Child's Academic Skills, suggests effective ways for parents to be supportive in helping children with their homework. Presenting various topics using realistic scenarios and vignettes, each tape also comes with a summary pamphlet . . . Many parents are wringing their hands in frustration, wanting to help their children succeed but not knowing where to start. This series, available in either elementary or middle-school versions, would be a great place to begin. Highly recommended . . ." - Video Librarian Magazine "Experts agree that children benefit when parents participate in their education. This three-part program offers concrete suggestions to get moms and dads started. In the sampled video, Preparing Your Child to Succeed, parents are encouraged to recognize and understand their child's unique learning style, make sure that physical needs are met and provide daily routines and structure. In brief dramatizations, parents and children demonstrate wrong and right ways to meet these tasks as an expert calmly explains the differences. The remaining videos advise parents on how to encourage positive behavior and reinforce new academic skills. These low-key and reassuring programs promote positive parent involvement. A middle-school edition is also available." - Candace Smith |
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"Parents on Board empowers parents to form a cooperative working relationship with their child's teacher." - Pat Elkington "The Parenting on Board class gave sound advice on how to be a helpful influence in your children's schooling . . . taught how to approach problems in a constructive manner." - Parent |
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Click here for information about research done on the Parents on Board program, entitled "Supporting & empowering parents to reclaim responsibility for raising healthy children through; education, advocacy & networking." |
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"Our 'Windows' weekend helps people accept difficult losses and restores a balance in their lives." - Jim Rider, Ph.D. |
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Family therapists Boyan and Termini have created an effective, sturdily constructed book-and-video set focused on managing, reducing and eliminating the conflict following a divorce. Parents are taught to keep conflict away from the kids. Thought the parent guide can be used alone and is more affordable than the set, this is a solid option for special collections supporting mental health professionals and self-help groups. -Library Journal |
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"One 'gift' I can give divorcing couples is effective decision-making skills for their children. This program is a great opportunity for them to have that chance." - Judge T. Jackson Bedford, Jr. |
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Award! Here's what the judges had to say: "Divorce itself is tough on children, but constant, often bitter conflict that persists after the divorce makes it even tougher. Divorced or divorcing parents will find the workbook and video vignettes openly address likely areas of conflict and offer possible solutions that keep parents centered on what they can both agree on: the happiness and well-being of their child. Open communication and genuine respect, even amidst understandable differences, ground the conflict-resolving strategies. In the tradition of other Active Parenting series, the leader's guide is chockful of practical ideas to engage parents in the subject." --Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Fall 2000 edition |
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To access research on the Cooperative Parenting and Divorce
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". . . helps students understand that they are responsible for their choices." - Todd Hadler, M.S.E. |
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Click here for infomation about research done on the Free the Horses program, entitled "The Effects of an Experimental Program on the Self-Esteem of Second-Grade Children as Measured by the Piers-Harris Childrens Self-Concept Scale" |
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"This is such a positive use of the Internet." - James Cooney, LCSW |
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2003 Parent's Guide Media Award "Stellar resource since its launching in 1983, this new multi-media package includes the quality resources and parenting guides that teach Active Parenting and apply effective parenting skills to real-life situations. But now parents do not have to wait for Active Parenting programs to happen in their communities, a problem that may be increasing with cuts in public community education budgets. This online version extends participation through virtual parenting groups led by trained guides, integrating lesson narratives and QuickTime video segments on the computer screen and offering opportunity for password-protected chats to exchange ideas and offer feedback on the assignments." |
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Click the links below for research done on the Active Parenting Today program. Active
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"This is an excellent program. There were many ideas which can be implemented in the program. This is one of the few programs that really address the problems and issues facing today's teachers." -Maurice Johnson "I recommend that all elementary schools get this Active Teaching Workshop!" -Katie Peacock "This was excellent! the first workshop that I really can implement and work on immediately. It answers my main problems of classroom management." -Mary Phillips |
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Click here for research done on the Active Teaching program, entitled An Effective Approach to Consultation |
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"Active Parenting for Jewish Families helps parents create Shalom Bayit, a peaceful and loving home." - Linda Kean |
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"Active Parenting has produced Spanish-language versions of its 1,2,3,4 Parents! and Active Parenting Today classes. ¡1,2,3,4 Padres! is available as a kit, with one 30-minute video, a leader's guide, parent's workbook, completion certificate, two promotional posters and a reproducible flyer. Padres Activos de Hoy is also available as a kit with two videocassettes, a leader's guide, parent's workbook, completion certificate, two promotional posters and a reproducible flyer. Both are well done with Latino actors, but they are designed for use in a course rather than for individuals at home. Additional workbooks and certificates must be purchased separately. They cover parenting techniques that emphasize good communication and nonviolent discipline." - Library Journal |
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"¡1,2,3,4 Padres! teaches parents who work long hours how to take care of themselves so they have more patience with their children. It teaches the importance of building a personal bond with each child and that giving choices helps reduce behavior problems." - Lucy Marrero |
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¡1,2,3,4 Padres! is the Spanish version of 1,2,3,4 Parents! Click here for information about research done on 1,2,3,4 Parents!, entitled "The Effect of a Family-of-Origin Genogram and Parenting Intervention on Adolescent Mothers' Level of Differentiation of Self and Parenting Attitudes." |
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"Active Parenting has produced Spanish-language versions of its 1,2,3,4 Parents! and Active Parenting Today classes. ¡1,2,3,4 Padres! is available as a kit, with one 30-minute video, a leader's guide, parent's workbook, completion certificate, two promotional posters and a reproducible flyer. Padres Activos de Hoy is also available as a kit with two videocassettes, a leader's guide, parent's workbook, completion certificate, two promotional posters and a reproducible flyer. Both are well done with Latino actors, but they are designed for use in a course rather than for individuals at home. Additional workbooks and certificates must be purchased separately. They cover parenting techniques that emphasize good communication and nonviolent discipline." - Library Journal |
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"The videos with Spanish-speaking parents and children help the parenting lessons come alive." - Gloria Soto |
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Padres Activos de Hoy is the Spanish version of Active Parenting Today click the links below for information about research done on Padres Activos de Hoy and Active Parenting Today. Padres
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" . . . an exquisite gem that will resonate long after the credits roll." - Ellen Sweets |
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" . . . very inspiring; this unique movie showed that life is filled with struggles but with the proper mind set one can achieve." -Teen Intern Program reviewer "Exciting, interesting, original and inspiring; a nice change from 'how drugs and alcohol are bad' and 'say no' videos." -Teen Intern Program reviewer |
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Winner: Best Documentary, 2002 Tribeca Film Festival 2004 Notable Children's Video, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) |
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"An excellent teaching tool that presents crucial life lessons in a creative, practical way . . ." - Video Librarian magazine |
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Families Talk About ... Marriage - Youth Today |
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" . . . is culturally sensitive in a positive way and gives good, constructive ideas for handling different situations." - Beverly Riviera Cruz |
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2004 Silver World Medal, New York Festivals Film & Video
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"All parents should see this video and all counselors should have a copy." - Sandra Hazouri "The diversity of the families and the real responses of the participants is what sold me. Thanks for such a good program. My parents and sponsors are very pleased with the results. - Margo Martin I have been using your Successful Parenting tapes on self esteem, communication, and discipline for six years in my Parenting and Child Development classrooms for 10th-12th grade students. My students continue to benefit from these concise and informative videos. Thanks so much for putting them together for our future parents. -Beckie Kincaid |
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