WPB touts curfew's results Aug 3, 2008
We need more active parenting ... We need more active parenting. (The Palm Beach Post)
7 days 7 questions Jun 28, 2008
He said he had no contact with the child; the women said he'd taken an active parenting role. Women's median hourly pay is 12. (BBC News -- UK)
Barbs & Bouquets Jun 14, 2008
The Youth Service Bureau offers an Active Parenting of Teens workshop to help parents cope with relationship and behavioral changes, gain cooperation, communicate effectively, discipline appropriately, avoid conflict and build their teen's self-esteem. In the fast-paced, modern world, improving communication between parents and children is crucial, and the YSB has responded to the growing need of DeKalb County residents' for help. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fathers a Lynchpin of Healthy Families Jun 14, 2008
Burlington, Vermont - June 13, 2008. On the playground and at home, Lewis Holcroft has to work hard to keep up with his sons Julian and Sebastian. (WCAX.com, VT)
When moms criticize, dads back off of baby care Jun 13, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Women's nagging or support dictates men's involvement, research shows. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Different Generation: Youth Service Bureau helps parents understand their teenagers Jun 12, 2008
Kathy Quitno completed a six-session class called Active Parenting of Teens offered through The DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau last year ... To get advice to help raise her 12-year-old son and 14-year-old daughter in a constantly changing world, Noreiko, 57, took part in a six-session Active Parenting of Teens workshop offered through The DeKalb County Youth Service Bureau ... Active Parenting of Teens class begins June 24 and will meet for six consecutive weeks from 6-8 p.m. For more... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Impulsive Behavior Jun 10, 2008
Take an active parenting role by toddler-proofing any place that a young child will be playing for safety and parental sanity through the impulsive years. Sources. (Suite101.com)
Expert advises on problems of stepfamilies May 6, 2008
She has published a new book, "Strengthening Your Stepfamily" (Impact Publishers), and co-authored a video-based teaching tool called "Active Parenting for Stepfamilies" with Michael Popkin that recently won a Telly Award. In her workshops for professionals, she said, "I come down pretty hard on the clergy for not preparing families correctly. Clergy are often the first ones who get hooked up when people want to remarry. They need to know how to help them.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parents get training to help bring up children at LES May 6, 2008
Much of the material in the class comes from Active parenting now, teaching materials produced by Dr. Michael Popkin, who is described as a parenting expert in literature from the class. The literature also characterizes being a parent as "the most important job of your life." Katrina Hardwick, who has a eight-year-old and another child on the way, took the class. (Loris Scene, SC)
"Bloods" gang is state's largest Apr 13, 2008
then we give them what they want". Major reasons for this: Lack of active parenting and adult role models, abandonment of moral principles in pop culture, and drugs. We're looking at the children of the children of the 60's, who rejected morality and faith.Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:23 am What about MS13 we let more and more of them in the country every day !!!!!!!!!! Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:07 am When there was a more conservative America, putting them in the military would have worked; now... (Bridgewater Courier News)
Culture and innocence lost: Speaker to address risks of exposure to media, Web on kids Apr 4, 2008
This mental health grant falls on the heels of the physical education grant and has been used for training staff, as well as workshops for parents called Active Parenting, and creating ways to link with other districts. The idea of creating a classroom community with good communication between teachers, administrators, parents and students was developed, and it was found that staying connected is the best support system for children as it insures strong mental health in young people. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Family calendar Mar 30, 2008
Active Parenting, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Family Resources, 1500 Green Bay St., (608) 784-8125 ... Active Parenting, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Family Resources, 1500 Green Bay St., (608) 784-8125. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Seminars offered for parents of teens Feb 12, 2008
Active Parenting of Teens focuses on adolescent development, self-esteem, communication, discipline, problem-solving and a variety of related topics ... Active Parenting for Teens. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Bulletin board Oct 24, 2007
Active Parenting A program that helps parents face the special challenges of caring for toddlers aged 1 to 4. Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Matters of Faith Oct 7, 2007
PARENTING CLASSES: Anchorage Vineyard Church, 1800 W. 48th Ave., Suite G, offers active parenting classes from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 11 through Dec. 6. The video series features parenting expert Michael Popkin. (Anchorage Daily News)
Local calendar Oct. 4 edition Oct 6, 2007
Mothers and More supports women in their active parenting years. The Merrimack Valley Chapter offers twice-monthly meetings with informative discussions, guest speakers, children s activities, play groups, Mom s nights out, movie night and book club. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Read more... Sep 14, 2007
"Supporting this important campaign allows us to highlight positive, active parenting that teaches teens to respect the law and reinforces that parents truly are their teens' trusted advisors.". Anheuser-Busch is the global alcohol industry leader in promoting responsibility. (PNN Online)
How to Discipline Your Children Jul 22, 2007
Popkin advises parents to adopt an active parenting style, "; an authoritative style of parenting that incorporates a variety of respectful discipline strategies, not only teaching children independence within reasonable limits, but also instilling such character traits as responsibility, cooperation, and courage.". Dr. Popkin offers the following. (Suite101.com)
Culture of praise Jun 5, 2007
"Understanding the needs and wants of the Y generation is one of the most important steps in keeping them as employees," the report determined, adding that they were raised in an age of "active parenting" and are overindulged, overprotected and oversupervised. That's why some Generation Y members crave constant feedback into adulthood. (AZCentral -- Business)
Audrey Olson celebrates 100 years Apr 6, 2007
The Active Parenting Now program is coming to the Blodgett School. This series of workshops is designed for parents of 5-12 year olds and deals with a variety of challenges that face parents. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Who cares about the PTA? Feb 10, 2007
Their success in life depends on active parenting and quality teachers. By edge770. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Online Smut: More Young People Getting an Eyeful Feb 6, 2007
The only solution is more active parenting and parental monitoring of computer use. Any kind of policy response from Congress is likely to be ineffective, go overboard, and infringe free speech, privacy, and parental rights. (New York Times)
Active Parenting classes scheduled Jan 23, 2007
VAN WERT - Active Parenting, an education class for parents of children ages 5 to 12, has been scheduled for Tuesday evenings, beginning January 30th and ending March 6th. This free educational series is sponsored by Van Wert County Hospital, Crisis Care, and Ohio's Children's Trust Fund. (Lima News, OH)
Ontario family law ‘outdated' experts say Jan 4, 2007
That led to it becoming more common for lesbian couples to have children together in the 1990s, which brings us to where we are today, with more and more sperm donors playing an active parenting role in raising the child with the lesbian partners. Still, the landmark court ruling has drawn condemnation from social conservatives. (Globe and Mail)
IPSB offers free parent ed classes Sep 3, 2006
Classes to be taught this semester are Children in the Middle: Parenting Children of Divorce, Active Parenting of Teens, Disciplining Young Children and 1,2,3,4 Parenting. Parent workshops also will be offered during September, October and November. (New Iberia, LA)
Summer vacation Aug 21, 2006
Camps offer unique opportunities for children to succeed in these three vital areas and even beyond home and school,'' says Popkin, founder of Active Parenting Publishers Inc. in Georgia, which creates video-based parent-education programs. The camp experience provides teens with a strong sense of self, according to Dr. Lynn Ponton, a professor of psychiatry at the University of California Medical School in San Francisco. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
When should kids get cell phones? Jun 11, 2006
That age, say such experts as Michael Popkin, author of "52 Weeks of Active Parenting," is by middle school. It is an accepted fact that it's easier to train children when they are young. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Florida Center begins construction of North Port facility Jun 8, 2006
Parents may enroll in active parenting, nurturing parenting, Families and Schools Together (FAST), children coping with divorce, Rainbows, and grandparents' night out classes. Parenting classes vary with the age of the child. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
Should moms stay home or work? Apr 25, 2006
"On a more conciliatory note, Brundage of Mothers and More says these days, mothers encompass all sides of the debate at one point or another."You will not a find a woman, once she becomes a mother and if you look at her active parenting years. who is not in and out, up and down and all over the place," she says. "You're a stay-at-home mom today, you're working part time tomorrow, you're full time and back again. (CNN -- US)
Taming the unruly teen Apr 20, 2006
Topics will include: active parenting, courage and self-esteem, teen behavior and problem-solving, responsibility and discipline, cooperation and communication, and the problem-solving family in action. Parents can come to one session, or all of them. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
