Millions of Parents Have Achieved Success with Active Parenting!

Active Parenting of Teens

program by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.

Millions of parents have achieved success with Active Parenting! Active Parenting of Teens is a comprehensive parenting program for parents of preteens and teens. The skills you learn in this class will give you confidence and courage to meet the challenges—and savor the joys—of your children's teen years. Learn the basics of parenting a teen (plus some in-depth discussion of today's hot topics) In this class you will learn what's going on in your teen's head, which will help you figure out why they do the things they do. You'll learn how to open up the lines of communication, encourage cooperation and responsibility, and discipline effectively. You'll also explore techniques for solving the inevitable problems that crop up. You'll learn 10 strategies for preventing problems relating to drugs, alcohol, violence and teen sexuality. Video, discussion, and activities make for a fast-paced workshop Each session of your Active Parenting of Teens class features entertaining video scenes that demonstrate common parenting challenges and solutions. Your class leader will allow plenty of time for group discussion and activities so you can share ideas with the leader and other parents, too.

In the course of the program, you will also explore the following topics:  teens & technology (the Internet, social networking sites, etc.)  the latest in teen drug use prevention (including prescription drugs)  teen bullying: how to spot it, how to handle it  raising teens in a stepfamily

For information about the Active Parenting of Teens Program, contact www.ActiveParenting.com

Begins Tuesday, September 12, 2017, Introductory Session is free. There will six more sessions: September 19, and 26, and October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. Classes will be in St. Mary’s School, during Religious Education Classes.

For more information: Please contact Catherine Cwiakala, at 896-6400. St. Mary, Mother of the Church Parish, Box 780 103 Jackson Street, Fishkill, NY 12524 Here's what you'll be learning

Session I: The Active Parent Session IV: Building Courage, Redirecting • Teens today Misbehavior • Styles of parenting • The Think-Feel-Do Cycle • Control vs. influence • Courage and self-esteem • Mutual respect • Five goals of teen behavior • Method of choice • Power struggles

Session II: Winning Cooperation Session V: Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Reducing the • Who owns the problem? Risks, part 1 • Active communication with teens • Overview of the issues • Promoting cooperation between parents and teens • Prevention strategies 1-4 (with a focus on sexuality)

Session III: Responsibility & Discipline Session VI: Drugs, Sexuality, and Violence: Reducing the • Basic discipline Risks, part 2 • Problem-solving with FLAC • Prevention strategies 5-10 (with a focus on alcohol and • Advanced discipline skills & logical consequences other drugs)

Online Active Parenting of Teens Course is offered at $79.95. A better bargain is St. Mary’s Active Parenting Now Course Donation Requested to cover materials: Individual: $50.00 Couple: $60.00 which includes: parenting prayers, parent counseling, meeting other parents of teens, and refreshments. Fee waived, if needed. Registration Form for Active Parenting of Teens:

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