Active Parenting of Teens

Active Parenting of Teens (APT) is an evidence-based curriculum designed to meet the needs of parents and caregivers. APT provides participants with insight into adolescent brain development and examines the effectiveness of various parenting styles. Participants also receive practical information to improve the quality of communication within the family, which will prepare parents/caregivers to speak to their teens on subjects such as drugs, violence, and sexual health. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish.

“The course was very informative and helpful, the strategies learned from this course are more effective than I imagined and practicing scenarios in the class before following through with the new strategies was appreciated”

APT Parent

The workshop will cover topics such as: 

  • Session 1: The Active Parent

  • Session 2: Winning Cooperation

  • Session 3: Responsibility and Discipline

  • Session 4: Building Courage and Redirecting Misbehavior

  • Session 5: Drugs, Sexual Health, and Violence – Reducing the Risks (Part 1)

  • Session 6: Drugs, Sexual Health, and Violence – Reducing the Risks (Part 2)

All classes are up to 1 1/2 hours long. Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of completion, a $20 gift card, and a parent workbook.