The parenting journey is not usually a straight line, there are many detours, u-turns (or switchbacks), and no two paths look the same. Coparenting (or co-parenting) is when two or more people actively participate in a child’s life. These coparents may have had a different...
LEADER CONNECTIONS: Pamela Wood Interview Transcript Our Training and Sales Manager, Micole Mason sat down with Active Parenting legend, Pamela Wood. For the past 31 years, Pamela has been guiding families through EVERY STAGE, EVERY STEP of their parenting journey as an Active Parenting National Trainer....
The back-to-school season is upon us, bringing a mix of excitement and anxiety for both parents and children. Active Parenting is here to help with school success tips you can provide the parents in your classes. Whether the children are starting kindergarten or heading back to...
National Child Safety Week is the first week in June—making it the perfect time to talk with parents about ways to keep children safe. According to the National Library of Medicine and the CDC, the leading causes of death in children and adolescents in the...
Choose the most effective program for your parenting classes! There are many factors in choosing the best, most effective program for your classes. You want a cost-effective program that has: Great content that is engaging and teaches a comprehensive model of parenting Video-based delivery system –...
CELEBRATING THE MONTH OF LOVE When we think about love or about being in love the imagery of a heart comes to mind. We often draw hearts on notes we write to our children as an expression of the love we have for them to include...
November is National Veterans and Military Family Appreciation Month. As we take time to appreciate the many sacrifices of our Military to ensure our safety and freedom, we must also acknowledge the sacrifice of Military families. Parenting is a difficult job even in the best...
[caption id="attachment_22092" align="alignright" width="233"] Click here to view the HEAD START: Choosing a Parenting Curriculum Checklist[/caption] October is Head Start Awareness month so I strongly encourage you to visit the Head Start website where you’ll see that they are “committed to thebelief that every child, regardless...
Leading an effective parenting class requires careful planning, organization, and facilitation skills. We’ve collected these tips for planning your Active Parenting classes from experienced Leaders to help you lead a successful class: Plan Ahead: Once you've selected a comprehensive Active Parenting curriculum that fits the families you...
Children Are Our future As Dr. Popkin says “If the future of our society is our children, then the key to that future rests primarily with parents and teachers. Many schools, religious institutions, social service centers, and other community organizations are responding to this responsibility by...
