Put thousands of years of Jewish wisdom and philosophy to work for Jewish families. The new Active Parenting Today for Jewish Families program uses entertaining video, Jewish stories, and discussion to provide particpants with:

• a deeper understanding of Jewish values related to parenting and family life
• stories and references that can be used to discuss important topics with children
• insights and awareness that will help parents shape their child's understanding and approach to life
• Jewish activities and rituals to enrich family life and enhance the bond between parent and child

This program is based on the award-winning Active Parenting Today by Michael H. Popkin, PhD, and was developed by the Family Services Department of the Jewish Community Center of St. Louis in cooperation with the B'nai B'rith Center for Jewish Identity and Active Parenting Publishers.

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

It's easy to lead a group using our video and group discussion format!

The Leader's Guide and Supplemental Jewish Leader's Guide, included in the program kit, give 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 Leaders Guide. Parents follow along using their Parents 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 for Jewish Families 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.

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

• 2 Videotapes (159 minutes total)
• 1 Leader's Guide
• 1 Supplemental Jewish Leader's Guide
• 1 Sample Parent's Guide
• 1 Sample Supplemental Jewish Parent's Guide
• 1 Promotion Guide
• 1 Parent Completion Certificate
• 2 Course Announcement Posters