Introducing comprehensive new parenting classes for parents
of teens and 'tweens!
Active Parenting
of Teens has
been one of our most popular parenting classes
since its introduction. The basic psychology underlying the program—open
communication, nonviolent discipline, mutual respect—remains
timeless, but now we have revised the content to address our
complicated day and age. The resulting new program will give
parents the confidence and courage to meet the challenges (and
savor the joys) of parenting teenagers.
Not just for parents of teens
Kids today seem to mature earlier than ever, and class leaders
have found that Active Parenting of Teens is welcomed by parents
of "'tweens"—children in middle school and even
younger. Dr. Popkin kept that in mind as he rewrote the program,
and you'll find it full of advice to calm parents' fears as their
children grow into independent adults.
What's new about revised Teens?
- all-new video filmed
in 2008
- flexible structure:
your parenting classes can be 2, 3, 4, or 6
sessions (see below)
- topics rearranged
for maximum effect in minimum time
- all-new Parent's Guide
and Leader's Guide
- contemporary new look
to attract parents' attention
The revised program
for parenting teenagers includes the essential Active Parenting
model that has benefited millions of parents, plus:
- teens and technology
(social networking sites, the Internet, etc.)
- improved discipline
and communication
- the latest in teen
drug use prevention (including prescription drugs)
- updated teen sexuality
issues
- special stepfamily
considerations
- teen depression and
suicide
- updated gang & violence
prevention
- how brain development
affects teen behavior and decision-making
Flexible structure
gives you the freedom to customize your parenting classes
With so many different kinds of parents, why should there be
only one kind of class? The revised Active Parenting of Teens
program was designed to make it easy for you to offer
- a 3-session class
for basic Active Parenting skills (with a teenage twist)
- a 4-session class
for basics + in-depth skills practice
- a 2-session unit focusing
on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) prevention
- or a comprehensive
6-session course giving participants a full toolbox for parenting
teenagers
It's not all new!
Some things never go out of style. With the revised Active
Parenting of Teens, you will be able to offer classes in
which parents are able to learn and laugh in a supportive environment.
As before, each class features many video vignettes illustrating
key points in a humorous, relatable manner. All sessions include
time for discussion and activities--important for helping participants
learn from each other. Our parenting classes end with a "homework"
assignment and begin with Share & Tell.
All you need in
one easy-carry kit
Your revised Active Parenting of Teens program kit contains
2 DVDs (approximately 150 minutes total), a step-by-step Leader's
Guide, a sample Parent's Guide, a sample completion certificate,
2 large color posters and a color flyer. And here's some more
good news: you can preview your kit for 30 days free of charge.
If you decide it's not for you, just return within 30 days of
the order. We're excited about this revision and know you'll
be able to use it to make parenting teenagers easier.
Also available
in Spanish
The Video Library version of the previous edition of this program
is also available in Spanish. Click
here for details.
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