Education
Programs from Active Parenting
(Several of these available in
Spanish, Japanese, & Korean)

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Active Parenting Publishers...The pioneer and industry leader
in award-winning, video-based parenting education programs.

Active Parenting programs empower families by providing parents
with the skills to help their children survive and thrive in our world.

1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!
ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY
Families Talk About 4/Video Set
Active Parenting of Teens
Active Parenting of Teens Video Library
Active Parenting Today Video Library
Parents on Board Program Package
Parents on Board Program Kit
Active Christian Parenting
The "Heart of Parenting" Video Series
"Juego de Corazon Para Padres" Video Series
SPANISH RESOURCES



1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!
Parenting Children Ages 1 to 4

1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! teaches stages of development and more… Created by Active Parenting Publishers and Egleston-Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center in Atlanta, 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! is a multicultural video and discussion program for parents of children in the 1- to 4-year-old age group. Written by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., Betsy Gard, Ph.D., and Marilyn Montgomery, Ph.D., this program addresses basic parenting skills and is perfect for the new parent.

How does the program work?
The 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents! program is divided into three 90-minute sessions and is recommended for groups of 10 to 20 parents. The Leader’s Guide included in the program kit tells you when to play the video portions and when to stop for discussion. The easy-to-read Parent’s Workbook offers examples, charts and worksheets so parents can practice their new skills at home!


Here’s what they’ll be learning:

Session I:
- Getting acquainted
- Parenting: A special job
- The ages and stages of development
- How will you parent?
- Building the bond between your child and you
- Activities to try at home

Session II:
- Share and tell
- How to use non-violent discipline skills
- Tips on avoiding accidents and problems
- The "act" of parenting
- About rules

Session III:
- Choices and consequences
- The power of encouragement

1, 2 ,3 ,4 Parents!
Leaders Guide Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Why a Program for Parents of Young Children?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Who Should Take 1, 2, 3, 4 Parents!? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Why a Video and Discussion Program? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
The Program Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tips for Using This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Organizing Your Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Promoting Your Workshop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Who Can Lead a 1,2, 3, 4 Parents! Group? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
In Preparation . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
A Note on Working with Low-Income Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20


Session 1: You and Your Child: Special People in a Special Relationship . . . . .24
I. Getting Acquainted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
II. Parenting: A Special Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
III. Children Are Special People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
IV. How Will You Parent?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
V. An Introduction to Preventing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
VI. Building the Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
VII. Caring for the Caregiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
VIII. Home Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58


Session 2: Preventing Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
I. Share and Tell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
II. The Question of Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
III. Prevention Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
IV. The "ACT" of Parenting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
V. About the Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
VI. Building the Bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
VII. Caring for the Caregiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
VIII. Home Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Session 3: Encouraging Positive Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Share and Tell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
II. Choice and Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
III. The Power of Encouragement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
IV. Caring for the Caregiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
V. Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
VI. Completing Your Experience as a Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106


1234 Parents! Program Package

This special package offer saves $50 and includes the 1234 Parents! Program Kit, 15 Parent's Workbooks, 15 Tips booklets, 15 Parent Completion Certificates, Overhead Transparencies, and 100 Promotional Brochures. This package offer saves you $50.00!
ITEM #: 1633
Price: $361.65


1234 Parents! Program Kit

This is a multicultural, video-based discussion program for parents of 1-4 year olds. It addresses basic parenting skills, the stages of development, and more. This program is perfect for the new parent, teen parents and caregivers. Program kit includes 1 videotape, 1 Leader's Guide, 1 parent's Workbook, 1 Parent Completion Certificate, 2 Course Announcement Posters, 1 Promotional brochure
ITEM #: 1600
Price: $199.00


1234 Padres! Program Kit / SPANISH VERSION

Spanish version of the award-winning 1234 Parents! Program, with additional topics of interest to the Spanish-speaking audience. Program kit includes 1 videotape, 1 Leader's Guide, 1 Parent's Workbook, 1 Parent completion certificate, 2 color promotional posters, 1 B&W reproducible flyer (all in Spanish)
ITEM #: 1650
Price: $199.00


ACTIVE PARENTING TODAY

Active Parenting Today Program Package #1

Save money by purchasing all your workshop materials at once! Package #1 includes the standard Active Parenting Today program kit + 15 Parent's Guides, 15 Drug Prevention Booklets, 15 Goal Cards, 15 Completion certificates, color overhead transparencies, and 100 promotional brochures
ITEM #: 1328
Price: $556.20

Active Parenting Today Program Package #2

Save money by purchasing all your workshop materials at once! Package #2 includes the standard APT program kit + 15 Parent's Guides, 15 Drug Prevention Booklets, 15 Goal Cards, 15 Completion certificates, color overhead transparencies, and 100 promotional brochures. Also includes the APT All-Video Version, 1 APT CD ROM (windows or Mac), and 1 APT audiocassette program.
ITEM #: 1332
Price: $756.70

Active Parenting Today Program Kit

A video-based discussion program that provides parents of children ages 2-12 with the skills to help them develop courage, responsibility and self-esteem in their children. Program kit includes 2 videotapes, 1 Leader's Guide, 1 Parent's Guide, 1 promotion guide, 1 parent completeion certificate, 1 drug prevention booklet, 1 goal card, name tage and booklet, 2 course announcement posters, and 1 promotional brochure
ITEM #: 1300
Price: $345.00


Active Parenting Today All-Video Program

This set of 6 videotapes includes the same video as the standard Active Parenting Today program kit, but with added narration between vignettes. It is perfect for resource libraries and lunch-and-learn programs.
ITEM #: 1330
Price: $345.00

Padres Activos de Hoy Program Kit

A Spanish version of the award-winning Active Parenting Today program. It is completely in Spanish, including the parent's workbook and leader's manual. Program is divided into three 2-hour sessions.
ITEM #: 2200
Price: $279.00


PORGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:

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!:
Japanese Korean, Spanish Versions

The Active Parenting today is also available in Japanese (dubbed) and Korean (sub-titled) versions. These are 6-session versions of the original program. There is also an all-new Spanish version of Active Parenting Today, Padres Activos de Hoy.

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

Families Talk About 4/Video Set

This 4-video series shows inner-city families describing how they relate to their children in ways that reflect kindness, love, and consideration even when living in the harshest of poverty-stricken, urban environments.
ITEM #: 6408
Price: $239.00


Active Parenting of Teens
Revised Edition Program Package

This special package offer includes the Active Parenting of Teens Program Kit, 15 Parent's Workbooks, 15 Parent Completion Certificates, Overhead Transparencies, and 100 Promotional Brochures. This package offer saves you $50.00!
ITEM #: 1715
Price: $556.20

Active Parenting of Teens
Revised Edition Program Kit

A video-based discussion program that provides parents with the skills to help parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today's turbulent society. This is the revised version of the popular original Active Parenting of Teens program.
ITEM #: 1700
Price: $349.00

Active Parenting of Teens Revised Edition All-Video Format

This set of 6 videotapes includes the same video as the standard Active Parenting of Teens Revised Edition program, but with added narration between vignettes. It is perfect for resource libraries and lunch-and-learn programs.
ITEM #: 1720
Price: $345.00


Active Parenting of Teens

Our newly revised program for parents of
preteens and teens is now better than ever!
The revised Active Parenting of Teens program, by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., is a video and discussion program that helps parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today’s turbulent society. Using this program you will provide parents with the skills they need to communicate effectively with their teens, encourage better behavior, use positive discipline techniques and teach responsibility.

Each session also helps parents learn how to address sensitive issues
that are vital to today’s teens, such as:
~ drug & alcohol use
~ sexuality
~ violence

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 portions and how to lead the discussions. Parents follow along using their Parent’s Guides, which offer examples and activities so they can practice their new skills at home. We recommend holding six 2-hour sessions with a group of 10 to 20 parents. However, the program is flexible, so you can choose a format that works for you. 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!
Parents may see themselves in the entertaining video sketches featuring parents and teens grappling with common issues. Presented with humor and empathy, each scene that presents a problem also offers a solution.


Here’s what you’ll learn in each session:
Session I:
- Current teen issues
- Styles of parenting
- Drugs, sexuality and violence: the problem
Session II:
- Building courage and self-esteem
- Drugs, sexuality and violence:
the "think, feel, do" cycle
Session III:
- Problem-solving
- Five goals of teen behavior
- Problem-prevention talks
- Drugs, sexuality and violence
Session IV:
- Helping teens develop responsibility
- Respectful discipline skills
- Mutual respect
- Drugs, sexuality and violence:
stages of drug use
Session V:
- Effective communication skills
- Avoiding communication blocks
- Drugs, sexuality, violence and communication
Session VI:
- Family talks
- Family council meetings
- Drugs, sexuality, violence and active
problem-solving


Active Parenting of Teens Video Library

Each video is self-contained and approx. 28 minutes. Special attention is given to teen drug use, sexuality and violence. Set of 6 includes:
* Video #1: What's Your Parenting Style? And how does it influence your teen?
• Video #2: Your Teen's Success Cycle: How to build self-esteem, courage and positive behavior
* Video #3: Sidestepping the Power Struggle: How to redirect your teen's misbehavior
* Video #4: Effective Discipline: How to raise a responsible teen
* Video #5: Active Communication: How to win cooperation with your teen
* Video #6: The Magic of Family Meetings: How they solve problems and teach values
Each video is also sold separately.
ITEM #: 1810
Price: $249.00


Active Parenting Today Video Library

For parents of children ages 2 to 12. Each video is self-contained and approx. 28 minutes. Set of 6 includes:
* Video #1: What's Your parenting Style? And how does it influence your child?
• Video #2: Your Child's Success Cycle: How to build self-esteem, courage and positive behavior
* Video #3: Sidestepping the Power Struggle: How to redirect yourchild's misbehavior
* Video #4: Effective Discipline: How to raise a responsible child
* Video #5: Active Communication: How to win cooperation with your child
* Video #6: The Magic of Family Meetings: How they solve problems and teach values
Each video is also sold separately
ITEM #: 1800
Price: $249.00



Parents on Board Program Package

Save $50 and be immediately prepared for your first workshop with this special package. Includes the standard Parents on Board program kit + 15 Parent's Workbooks, 15 Tips booklets, 15 Parent Completion Certificates, Overhead Transparencies, and a package of 100 Promotional Brochures.
ITEM #: 1513
Price: $361.65

Parents on Board Program Kit

A video-based discussion program that provides parents with the skills to help build academic success in their children. Program kit includes 2 videotapes, 1 Leader's Guide, 1 Parent's Guide, 1 parent booklet, 1 parent completeion certificate, 2 course announcement posters, and 1 promotional brochure.
ITEM #: 1500
Price: $249.00


Help parents join your team!
Parents want their children to succeed, but they aren’t sure how they can help. Use Parents on Board to show them what they can do at home for their children at school. After all, children whose parents are involved in their education:
get better grades
do more homework
have better attendance
have a higher graduation rate
demonstrate a more positive attitude.
The Parents on Board program, by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., Bettie B. Youngs, Ph.D., Ed.D., and Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., is research-based and gives parents the tools to help their children get the best education possible.

Video vignettes will get great reactions from parents!
Parents on Board uses an engaging video and group-discussion format to help parents realize that everyone faces similar problems when it comes to encouraging their children’s academic success— and everyone can find solutions, too.

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 portions and how to lead the discussions. Parents follow along with the Parent’s Guide.

Special "parent preview" makes it easy to sign parents up!
The Parents on Board program includes directions for a special 30-minute promotional presentation. Designed as a mini-seminar, "Helping Your Child Succeed in School: An Introduction to Parent Involvement" includes video snippets and is an excellent way for you to publicize the workshop to groups of parents (such as PTA meetings).

Increase parent involvement in your school
in just three 90-minute sessions:

Session I:
- Children’s learning styles
- Providing the right study environment
- Building positive parent-teacher relationships

Session II:
- Promoting positive and cooperative behavior
- Encouraging and motivating children
- Supporting teachers and the school discipline plan

Session III:
- Why parents should help with academics
- Strengthening children’s language and reading skills
- Helping with writing, spelling, math and science


Active Christian Parenting
Program Kit T

he award-winning Active Parenting Today program from a Christian perspective. This program, narrated by Donna Erickson (host of the PBS series "Donna's Day"), gives parents the tools they need to improve their family relationships while fostering courage.
The Active Christian Parenting program kit includes:
2 Videotapes (163 minutes total)
1 Leader’s Guide
1 Parent’s Guide
2 Promotional Posters
25 Promotional Brochures/Bulletin Inserts
ITEM #: 1370
Price: $345.00


Teach parenting skills using a Christian perspective. Written by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D., and David Englestad, this version of the Active Parenting Today program combines parenting skills with Christian values and practices. Parents gain the tools they need to improve their family relationships while fostering their children’s faith development.

Active Christian Parenting is narrated by Donna Erickson, host of the PBS series "Donna’s Day." This six-session video and discussion program features video segments that weave in Biblical stories and Scriptural references. The Leader’s Guide and Parent’s Guide include Biblical quotations, prayers and other Christian material. Active Christian Parenting is perfect for anyone who wants to present Active Parenting Today in churches, religious schools and other Christian environments.


The "Heart of Parenting" Video Series

A set of three videos that give parents helpful information on building self-esteem in their children, effective communications skills, and a variety of discipline techniques. These videos are perfect to be used in groups as well as for resource centers.
ITEM #: 3200
Price: $129.95

"Juego de Corazon Para Padres" Video Series

The Spanish version (dubbed) of the "Heart of Parenting" video series that focuses on issues of self-esteem, effective communications skills, and a variety of discipline alternatives.
ITEM #: 3220
Price: $129.95



SPANISH RESOURCES

Cómo Lograr que sus Hijos Truinfen en la Escuela
Helping Your Child Succeed in School (1514)
$6.95

1234 Padres! Guía para el líder
1234 ¡Padres! leader's guide (1652)
$24.95

1234 Padres! Cuaderno de ejercicios para los padres
1234 Padres! workbook for parents (1653)
$12.95

1234 Padres! Poster
1234 ¡Padres! Course Announcement Poster (1654)
$2.00

1234 Padres! Certificados para los padres (Pk/15)
Parent completion certificates for 1234 ¡Padres! (1655)
$3.00

Padres Activos de Hoy Program Kit
Active Parenting Today program in Spanish (2200)
$279.00

Padres Activos de Hoy Guía para el Líder
Leader's guide for Padres Activos de Hoy (2202)
$24.95

Padres Activos de Hoy Cuaderno de ejercicios para los padres
Padres Activos de Hoy Parent's Guide (2203)
$13.95

"Juego de Corazon Para Padres" Video Series
Spanish version (dubbed) of the 3-video series with guidebooks on self-esteem, communication, & discipline. (3220)
$129.95

"Auto Estima Es La Llave" Videotape
Spanish version of the videotape (dubbed) for parents on self-esteem (3221)
$49.95

"La Comunicacion Es Crucial" Videotape
Spanish version (dubbed) of the videotape for parents on communication skills (3222)
$49.95

"La Disciplina Mejora El Comportamiento" Videotape
Spanish version (dubbed) of the videotape for parents on discipline skills (3223)
$49.95

"El Cuaderno de Trabajo del Corazon Para Padres" Workbook
Spanish version of the "Heart of Parenting" Parent's Workbook (3224)
$12.95

Ventilando La Llama
Parent involvement video in Spanish (6400)
$98.00

Llegando a la Meta
Parent involvement tips for Spanish speaking parents (6416)
$65.00

Golpes y Gritos
Spanish: Alternative techniques to shaking, spanking (6419)
$95.00

Consecuencias Trágicas: Jóvenes y Armas de Fuego
Real-life story in Spanish of a teenage shooting (6423)
$99.00

Los padres como tutores: Como ayudar con la tarea
Parent involvement tips for Spanish-speaking parents (6438)
$49.95

Sea usted una buena influencia sobre sus hijos: Hable acerca de los libros
Encourages parents to read with their kids (6439)
$49.95

ABC Feelings Bilingual Poster
Alphabet poster illustrates a feeling for each letter (7038)
$9.95

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