Millions of parents have achieved success with Active Parenting. Active Parenting Today is the internationally-acclaimed video and discussion program by parenting expert Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

Using this program, you will provide parents with the skills that will help them develop cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem in their children. They’ll also learn positive discipline techniques so they can avoid those all-too-familiar power struggles.

Who should use Active Parenting Today?
Active Parenting Today has become the program of choice for thousands of schools, social service and mental health organizations, churches, synagogues, hospitals, corporations, government organizations and more.

It’s easy to lead a group using our video and group discussion format!
The Leader’s Guide, included in the program kit, gives you step-by-step instructions on when to show the video vignettes and when to stop for discussion. Questions for group discussion are included in the Leader’s Guide. Parents follow along using their Parent’s Guides which offer examples and activities so parents can practice their new skills at home. We offer optional one-day Leader Training Workshops for those who want in-depth training on leading a group.

Video vignettes will get great reactions from parents!
Active Parenting Today uses entertaining video to help parents realize that everyone faces similar problems when it comes to parenting. Presented with humor and empathy, each scene that presents a problem also offers a solution.

Make a positive impact on families in just six sessions.
We recommend holding six 2-hour sessions with a group of 10 to 20 parents, but the program is flexible. Leaders can choose the format that works best for their group.

Active Parenting Today crosses cultures!
The Active Parenting Today program is also available in Japanese (dubbed) and Korean (subtitled) versions. These are 6-session versions of the original program. The Spanish version of Active Parenting Today is called Padres Activos de Hoy. It contains all-new video featuring Latino actors.

Also available are these complete program kits based on Active Parenting Today: Active Christian Parenting and Active Parenting Today for Jewish Families.

Active Parenting add-ons:
If you already own the Active Parenting Today program kit, use the following add-ons to expand its capabilities:

• Use the Kids with Incredible Potential books for parents of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD).
• Use the Biblical & Theological Guide to add a Christian emphasis.
• Use the Jewish Families "upgrade" to add a Jewish emphasis.

Here’s what they’ll be learning:

• Session I:
  - Styles of parenting
  - “Method of choice” technique
• Session II:
  - Building courage and self-esteem
• Session III:
  - Why children misbehave
  - Techniques for avoiding “paying off” misbehavior
• Session IV:
  - Effective discipline skills
  - “I” messages
  - Natural and logical consequences
  - Mutual respect
• Session V:
  - Effective communication skills
  - Avoiding communication blocks
• Session VI:
  - How to hold family meetings
  - Problem-solving in groups
  - Saying “no” to drugs

Need proof?
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The Active Parenting Today
Standard program kit includes:

• 2 Videotapes (159 minutes total)
• 1 Leader’s Guide
• 1 Sample Parent’s Guide
• 1 Promotion Guide
• 1 Parent Completion Certificate
• 1 Drug Prevention Booklet
• 1 Sample Bookmark
• 2 Course Announcement Posters
• 1 Reproducible Promo Flyer