On-line Parenting Groups
About our "Active Parenting Today" Online Groups
primarily for parents of children between the ages of 2 -12, but is also great
children. Family members are encouraged to participate at the same time. It
for new or expectant parents, grandparents, and all caregivers of young is
children. Family members are encouraged to participate at the same time. It
is important to indicate the number of participants per family when user
names and passwords.
registering in order to receive additional materials and specific, personalized
user names and passwords.
Not only can you participate in the program on your own time and at your
own pace (as long as it is within the program's time frame), this on-line group
provides participants with several unique resources. Participants have the
ability to directly interact and gain support from other parents/ participants
through discussion boards and weekly on-line chats. The course provides a
variety of tools and skills for effective parenting in today's hectic society,
including, but not limited to, skills for effectively communicating and teaching
responsibility, instilling values and self-esteem, and using effective, age-
appropriate disciplinary techniques.
Prior to the start date, participants of the program receive in the mail the
following materials: a parent’s guide, CD-Roms containing videos for class
presentation, and a private User Name and Password for accessing the
online interactive program features. These special features include a multi-
level discussion board, weekly chat sessions for the duration of the 6-week
program, and access to a follow-up discussion group. Participants also
benefit from daily, 24-hour access to the online activities and lessons of your
registered class, led personally by HFP creator and Active Parenting
Educator, Amy Denekamp.
To participate effectively, it is required that registrants have Internet access
and a computer with a CD-Rom drive. Participation on the discussion boards
can happen from any remote location. Please note that the real-time chats
will take place on-line at a select time based on the Eastern time zone (EST).
Want to help spread the word about this exciting parenting program? E-mail
a copy of a link to our site to all your friends and family. And, for even more
specific information about HFP's programs and workshops, including
answers to questions about our new workshop to be held in January, please
use our Contact form or e-mail info@healthyfamilyparenting.com.
Join an Online Parenting Group and get the benefit of learning new and
effective parenting skills while also receiving support and encouragement
from other parents and caregivers. All from the privacy of your own home!
This exciting opportunity is provided by Active Parenting Publishers and is
for all parents wishing to improve the overall well-being of their families.
Online parenting groups form on an as-needed basis, so if you are
interested in joining a group, please contact or e-mail us, so we can put you
on our list or refer you to the next online session.