It's time to embrace the JOY of parenting! Millions of parents have achieved success with Active Parenting—and you can, too!
The course and all materials are FREE.
This video-based program, for parents of children ages 5 to 12, will help you learn ways to raise responsible children who are able to resist negative peer pressure. You'll learn non-violent discipline techniques plus effective communication and encouragement skills to build a solid foundation for the upcoming teen years. Using the skills taught, parents may achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life while helping their children achieve greater happiness and success. Written by Dr. Michael Popkin, one of the nations foremost experts on parenting education, this course will teach a proven and effective approach to parenting.
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When: To be announced (Sunday)
Time: 6:00pm -- 8:00pm Where: Christian Exploration Building NOTE: Childcare Provided |
Video, discussion, and activities make for a fast-paced workshop! Active Parenting 4th Edition uses entertaining video scenes to demonstrate common parenting challenges and solutions (scroll down for samples). Each workshop allows plenty of time for group discussion and activities.
Here's what you'll be learning:
(Note: the content and format of each workshop is determined by the leader of that workshop and may differ from what is shown below. Check with your workshop leader for complete details.)
(Note: the content and format of each workshop is determined by the leader of that workshop and may differ from what is shown below. Check with your workshop leader for complete details.)
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Session I: The Active Parent
– Styles of parenting – The method of choice – How brain development affects children's behavior and decision-making Session II: Cooperation & Communication – Who owns the problem? – Using active communication – Feelings, empathy, and problem-solving Session III: Responsibility & Discipline – Effective non-violent discipline – "I" messages – Logical consequences |
Session IV: Building Courage & Self-Esteem
– The Think-Feel-Do Cycle – The power of encouragement Session V: Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior – Why children misbehave – Eliminating power struggles – Handling anger – Problem-solving with FLAC (as seen on "Oprah") Session VI: Active Parenting for School Success – 7 Smart Things for School Success – Structuring homework time – Family talks – How to start now to prevent future use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs |
Sample video from Active Parenting 4th Edition
SEE FOR YOURSELF!
SEE FOR YOURSELF!
Your class will be a combination of activities, discussion, reading, and video. Here are a few sample scenes. (If your computer has trouble playing Vimeo, click here to try our YouTube channel.)
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