Active Parenting 4th Edition Online Parenting Class

Format: 100% Online & Self-Paced
For: Parents of children Ages 5–12
Duration: 60-Day Full Access Period (24/7)

$79.95 Includes:

  • a Certificate of Completion
  • Physical Parent’s Guide & Workbook mailed to your door

Effective tools to defuse power struggles and raise confident, cooperative kids

Being a parent is the most important job in the world, but it doesn’t have to be full of stress, yelling, or daily battles. Created by internationally acclaimed psychologist Dr. Michael H. Popkin, the Active Parenting 4th Edition Online Parenting Class brings our evidence-based, award-winning program directly to your home. Millions of parents have achieved success with this engaging, video-based model.

Whether you need practical strategies for school-year routines or a flexible class that fits around your work schedule, this self-paced course gives you actionable tools you can start using today. We make it easy to learn a complete framework for effective parenting.

What You Will Learn (6 Core Sessions)

Each interactive module is designed to give you critical and practical, step-by-step strategies you can start applying at home immediately. Across six core sessions, you’ll master proven techniques to build cooperation, end power struggles, and guide your child with confidence:

Session I: The Active Parent
– Styles of parenting
– Brain development in children
– The method of choice		 Session II: Cooperation & Communication
– Who owns the problem?
– Active communication
– Feelings, empathy & problem-solving
Session III: Responsibility & Discipline
– Effective, nonviolent 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		 Session VI: Active Parenting for School Success
– 7 Smart Things for School Success
– Structuring homework time
– Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
– Family talks

  • I have had several people ask me about my parenting skills. This is due to my wonderful daughter... This wasn’t always the case... I began experiencing problems that I wasn’t prepared to handle... I truly believe that implementing the techniques of your Active Parenting of Teens program saved both of us... I felt that I had the skills to deal with parenting a teen and that we had set a good foundation for mutual success... Thank you for your contribution to our success and happiness.”

    Theresa Bracco

  • I took this course 25 years ago as a parent. Now I am becoming a facilitator : ) It made a tremendous difference in how I raised my children and I would like other parents to have the same opportunity.

    Andrea Karjack

  • The more time I spend with the APT materials, the more I wish this program were available in every community center in the nation for parents of young children. I can't think of any other program that would have a more positive (and immediate) effect on our society.

    Woody Huet

  • It taught me that so many of my parenting instincts, though well-intentioned, were just plain wrong. It has made a big difference in how I parent.

    Kevin Levitas

  • This style of parenting is so nice. It really cuts to the chase and has given me a whole lot of hope that I can do this with patience and love. What a relief! The more I try this and it works, the more I want to use this style of parenting. What a great payoff!

    Jocelyn Cooper

  • This course has made a real difference for me and my family.

    Gary Ford

  • This class is helping me to realize that I will make mistakes and also how to correct some of those mistakes, then to apply better styles of parenting.

    Priscilla Jones

  • I learned a lot from the chat sessions and the group discussions. Online is a convenient way to keep abreast of parenting skills when you don't have time to sit in a classroom environment.

    Renee McMillan

  • The Active Parenting course gives you an alternate style of parenting. It gives you a lot of solutions to the daily battles most parents have. You learn choices not only for the children, but for the parents as well.

    Michele Lacey

  • I’ve already recommended the course to people. It has been REALLY good for me, especially with my three boys. The course is the right mix of helping the parent to understand the child and giving the parents strategies, and the attitude is not at all condescending. This course encourages. Thanks.

    Melanie Sprenkel

  • I learned so many new parenting skills that I will recommend this program to everyone I know. As a result of my leader’s feedback, I also feel more confident about my parenting skills. I am a better parent to my children than I was before. I really am a better mom, and I’m so glad I took the class. Thank you!

    Amy Peckinpaugh

Why Choose the Active Parenting Online Parenting Class?

Children grow up so fast and they face an ever-changing world. Having the right tools helps you navigate these years with confidence while building the resilience, courage, and self-esteem your child needs to thrive.

Here is why parents love our online parenting classes:

  • Complete Anywhere, Anytime: Log in whenever it fits your schedule—finish lessons in short spurts or complete them all at once.
  • Instant Access: 24/7 access to all course modules, videos, and interactive exercises for 60 days.
  • Engaging Video Lessons & Exercises: Watch real-family video demonstrations.
  • Course Materials Included: Follow along with your physical Active Parenting 4th Edition Parent’s Guide & Workbook (mailed directly to your home within 5–7 business days).
  • Certificate of Completion: Earn an official Certificate of Completion upon finishing the course requirements. Need a certificate for court, school, or a family services agency? Please verify specific requirement guidelines with your deciding authority or caseworker prior to registering.
  • 100% Risk-Free Guarantee: If the class doesn’t meet your expectations, request a full refund within 75 days of registration (prior to printing your certificate).
  • Unbeatable Value: Only $79.95 for complete course access, mailed physical materials, and certification.

Quantity discounts are available to organizations that wish to purchase classes in bulk for re-distribution to their clients. Please contact us at 1-800-825-0060 or CustomerCare@activeparenting.com.

How It Works (Simple 4-Step Process)

  1. Watch & Learn: Log in 24/7 on your phone, tablet, or computer to complete video lessons.
  2. Read & Reflect: Follow along using your physical Parent’s Guide & Workbook.
  3. Complete the Quiz: Take the short final quiz to verify your understanding.
  4. Print Your Certificate: Instantly download and print your official Certificate of Completion.

This course requires one of the following web browsers: Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox,  Google Chrome or Safari.

LOG IN: You will receive a confirmation email within 30 minutes of your paid registration, sent to the email address you provided at checkout. Then you will receive another email from Customer Care with the logon information you’ll need to access the class. If you don’t receive the logon information email within 1 business day, please contact Joan York at CustomerCare@activeparenting.com.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Active Parenting offers a 100% unconditional guarantee. If you find that the Active Parenting 4th Ed. Online Parenting Class does not meet your expectations, let us know before printing your Certificate of Completion and within 75 days of your registration date and we’ll refund your registration fee. (No refunds after certificate is printed.)

Note to court-ordered parents or parents requiring certification:

Please check with the deciding authority about its requirements before registering for an Active Parenting Online Group. A certificate of completion is available to print at the end of the course (upon successful completion of the final quiz).

Note: Some families require more help than a parenting education class can provide. Active Parenting Publishers does not guarantee changes in children as a result of attending parenting classes. Our programs are educational in nature, not therapeutic. Throughout the program, parents are taught that change occurs when they (the parents) work to make the changes. If problems persist, please don’t give up; seek the help of a social services or mental health professional.

Questions?

Our Educational Consultants are ready with answers. Call 1-800-825-0060 or email CustomerCare@activeparenting.com.

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