The Simple, Research-Backed Route to a Happier Year: Contribution Boosts Happiness As we step into 2026, many of us are thinking about resolutions—eat healthier, exercise more, spend less time on screens. But what if the key to a happier, more meaningful year isn’t about what you...
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy for quality time with our children to take a backseat. Yet, one of the most powerful tenets of Active Parenting is "Every Day a Little Play!" This simple phrase encapsulates a profound truth: consistent, age-appropriate...
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://activeparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Training-of-Trainers-2025-Intro-Video.mp4"][/video] What Leaders are saying about the Training of Trainers: You'll gain a community of people who share your mission You'll expand your skills (effective communication) You'll learn how to train other Leaders to increase your impact You'll feel comfortable—even if you're not...
Fostering Inclusion Pride Month is a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, a time for reflection and a renewed commitment to creating a more inclusive world. For parents, it's also a powerful opportunity to instill values of acceptance, empathy, and understanding in their children. Drawing on...
Mental Health for Moms Motherhood is a journey filled with love, learning, and growth—but it can also come with moments of stress, feeling overwhelmed, and emotional fatigue. As mothers support their families, it’s critical that they feel supported too. This blog is for Moms, Stepmoms, and...
This month we got to sit down and talk with Paquita Mason, the Strengthening Family Bonds Program Coordinator for Family Connections in New Jersey. Paquita brings a big heart, extensive knowledge, and an abundance of positive energy to her work. With many years of experience...
If you’re looking to secure funding for your parenting program, Active Parenting’s evidence-based funding resources and tools can help set you up for success. Programs like Active Parenting 4th Edition, Active Parenting of Teens, and Families in Action are listed as evidence-based with a scientific...
Gratitude for our Parent Educators As we enter this season of gratitude, we at Active Parenting reflect on the year that has passed and the partnerships that have propelled us forward in our mission. For over 40 years, Active Parenting has provided impactful resources that help...
On August 28th the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an Advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents with emphasis on the urgent need for better support for parents, caregivers, and families “to help our communities thrive.” Click here to read the...
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...
