Class Details:
October 2, 2020 
      6:00pm-9:00pm
&
October 3, 2020
      9:00am-6:00pm (box lunch provided)
 
Since effective parenting is so difficult to achieve in today's challenging society, many parents are reaching out to participate in Active Parenting Classes.  
 
This class will be in person.
 
Each Active Parenting education workshop is customized for children of different ages, but every class will cover come core effective parenting skills, including:
 
	
Effective, nonviolent discipline techniques
	
Teaching mutual respect
	
The power of encouragement 
	
Successful communication skills
 
With these tips for effective parenting, and many more, you will be sure to make parenting decisions with confidence when confronted with difficult situation at home.  
 
**Also, includes:
One 30 minute Resource Assessment completed by Class Leader**
 
Session I: The Active Parent 
- Styles of parenting 
- Brain development in children 
- The method of choice
 
Session II: Cooperation & Communication 
- Who owns the problem? 
- 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
 
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).