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NEW! Research for Cooperative Parenting and Divorce

This new research demonstrates that participation in Cooperative Parenting and Divorce classes has a positive effect on co-parenting skills and parent relationships.

Over 20 Years of Evidence: Active Parenting Works!

Summary
Read and download our new summary of 19 studies that span more than 20 years of Active Parenting history and provide strong scientific evidence of the efficacy of the Active Parenting model.

Abstracts
Click here to read abstracts of all the studies in the Active Parenting evidence base.


2006 Field Study Results
We recently completed an extensive field study of Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting of Teens, and the results are in!


Research Categorized by Program

Because of the similarities among Active Parenting programsthey are derived from the same original program (The Active Parenting Discussion Program, Popkin, 1983), use the same theoretical model, teach similar parenting skills, include specific TAOD, sexuality, and violence prevention information and training, and use a six-session video-based delivery systemresearch results showing evidence of effectiveness with one of the programs lends support for the other programs as well.

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1234 Parents!/1234 Padres!
Active Parenting Now

Also see research for earlier editions of this program:
Active Parenting Today

Active Parenting Discussion Program

Active Parenting of Teens
Active Teaching
Cooperative Parenting and Divorce
Families in Action
Free the Horses
Padres Activos de Hoy
Parents on Board



1,2,3,4 Parents! / 1,2,3,4 Padres!

The Effect of a Family-of-Origin Genogram and Parenting Intervention on Adolescent Mothers' Level of Differentiation of Self and Parenting Attitudes


Active Parenting Now
Also see research for earlier editions of this program: Active Parenting Today and Active Parenting Discussion Group.
New! 2006 Field Study Results
Active Parenting final program evaluation report



Active Parenting Today
Also see research for other editions of this program, Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting Discussion Group
Active Parenting: An Evaluation of Two Adlerian Parent Education Programs
Obesity prevention in pre-school Native-American children
Effects of the Active Parenting program on childrens interpersonal behavior as observed in a playroom setting
A descriptive study of parenting styles and behaviors of 4-year-old children when parents participate in a parenting education program



Active Parenting Discussion Program
Also see research for other editions of this program, Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting Today

Effects of the Active Parenting program on attitudinal change of parents, parent perceived behavioral change of children, and parent perceived change in family environment
Implementing the Active Parenting program in the Baltimore County Public Schools: A final report
Excerpts from the evaluation results of the state of Washington broadcast of the Active Parenting program
An evaluation of three parent training programs
Problems of parenting: Solutions of Science
Reaching our human potential in Montana: An overview of building human capital through Montana State University and Active Parenting
Active Parenting: A video-based program

The impact of the Active Parenting program on the moral development and parenting skills of parents
A case study on the effect of an Adlerian parent education program on parental attitudes and child rearing techniques

Evaluation of an Adlerian parent training program with multiple outcome measures



Active Parenting of Teens
New! 2006 Field Study Results
Active Parenting: An Evaluation of Two Adlerian Parent Education Programs
Draft report on Active Parenting of Teens project



Active Teaching
An Effective Approach to Consultation



Cooperative Parenting and Divorce
Divorced/Separated Parents in Conflict Results from a True Experiment Effect
of a Court Mandated Parent Education Program

- Increasing Cooperation between Divorced Parents: A Program Evaluation
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Families in Action
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 in the OJJDP's Model Programs Guide (MPG)
Families in Action is listed in the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's Model Programs Guide (MPG). Click here for details.



Free the Horses
The Effects of an Experimental Program on the Self-Esteem of Second-Grade Children as Measured by the Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale


Padres Activos de Hoy
Padres Activos de Hoy



Parents on Board
Supporting and empowering parents to reclaim responsibility for raising healthy children through; education, advocacy & networking

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