Active Parenting Publishers

Active Parenting Publishers Active Parenting Publishers has provided research-based video education programs to parents and professionals since 1983.

Our Story

The goal in Dr. Michael H Popkin founding Active Parenting Publishers(APP) was to apply state-of-the-art educational technology to the field of parenting education. The APP model is largely based upon the theories of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs as it relates to an “authoritative approach” to parenting as opposed to an “autocratic or permissive” approach. The first three years of th

e company were devoted to research and development, as Dr. Popkin’s vision of integrating video and group discussion into advanced education programs evolved. In June 1983, APP incorporated and introduced the Active Parenting Discussion Program (APDP), the world’s first video-based parenting education program. Delivered in just six 2-hour sessions, the program was highly successful. Following the success of APDP, APP went on to produce numerous video-based parenting curriculums, including those for families with young children, teens, and stepchildren, among others, in both English and Spanish language versions. In 2000, APP continued its pioneering tradition by launching the world’s first video-based online parenting class. This program combines video, reading, and group discussion—all administered online. APP products are distributed throughout the US as well as worldwide, including Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, and Sweden. APP also conducts Leader Training Workshops (https://www.activeparenting.com/for-leaders/research-studies-tools-and-tests/leader-training-workshops/) and Trainings of Trainers (https://www.activeparenting.com/for-leaders/research-studies-tools-and-tests/training-of-trainers/) throughout the country to teach professionals and volunteers how to lead a group using the APP programs. Leader training is available all over the world via live classes, live webinars, and online leader training workshops. Today, APP continues to operate out of Marietta, Georgia, a town just northwest of Atlanta, providing quality education programs for parents, children, and teachers to schools, hospitals, social services organizations, churches, and the corporate market.

12/06/2025

⚡Start the new year strong by planning your first quarter now. Whether you’re launching a new series, refreshing materials, or training new facilitators, we’ve pulled together what you need to set goals, schedule classes, and support families from day one in 2026 — including new training dates and online workshops.

Get Ready for 2026 — Leader Checklist
🗓️ Confirm your program & schedule (weeks, dates, time, format).
🙋 Register for an upcoming Leader Training (New Training Dates added for 2026)
🔍 Review the “How to Lead” booklet to refresh facilitation skills. (Sign up for eNews for this FREE Resource)
📚 Order or restock Parent Guides & core program materials.
📢 Set up your promo plan (flyer, email, community partners).
🤝 Book a meeting with our team for help planning your Q1.

Learn more at ActiveParenting.com

Ready to lead your best parenting class yet?Great classes don’t happen by luck—they happen by preparation, confidence, a...
12/04/2025

Ready to lead your best parenting class yet?
Great classes don’t happen by luck—they happen by preparation, confidence, and the right tools.

We just released a brand-new resource for parent educators:
✨ How to Lead & Promote Your Parenting Class: 12 Essential Tips
Inside, you’ll learn how top facilitators:
• Set up a smooth, stress-free class
• Get more parents registered
• Keep sessions engaging and interactive
• Build a positive learning environment that parents love

Want the booklet FREE?
👉 Sign up for our eNews to get instant access: ActiveParenting.com/eNews

Happy Small Business Saturday!When you choose Active Parenting Publishers, you’re supporting more than a curriculum — yo...
11/29/2025

Happy Small Business Saturday!

When you choose Active Parenting Publishers, you’re supporting more than a curriculum — you’re supporting a small team dedicated to strengthening families with evidence-based tools that genuinely make a difference. 💙

Your support helps us train more leaders, reach more parents, and build more confident, connected families.

✨ Shop small. Support families.

🔗 ActiveParenting.com

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃Today we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for — especially the f...
11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃
Today we’re taking a moment to reflect on the many things we’re grateful for — especially the families, educators, and communities who believe in the power of connection and support.
Whether you’re celebrating with a big gathering, a quiet moment, or something in between, we hope your day is filled with warmth and gratitude.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!
— The Active Parenting Team❤

11/26/2025

🌟 To every Parent Educator making a difference—thank you.
All year long, you show up with compassion, guidance, and the belief that every family deserves support. Your work strengthens homes, builds confidence, and changes futures. We’re grateful for the countless ways you help parents grow. 💛
We’re honored to partner with you—the leaders who strengthen communities, one class at a time.

11/26/2025

🦃 The Grateful Moment Check-in 🦃
As Thanksgiving approaches, let's consciously shift our focus from the daily hustle and conflict to positive connection and appreciation.
We recommend integrating the Grateful Moment Check-in into a daily ritual, like dinner or bedtime. This simple exercise helps train the family's minds to look for the good, not just the complaints (homework, chores, conflicts).
# # # How to Do It: # # #
1. Ask everyone to share something they were grateful for today. (e.g., "I'm grateful the sun was out at recess," not "I'm grateful for my friends.")
2. Ask them to share why. The "why" deepens the emotional impact and encourages reflection. (e.g., "...because it made playing tag so much more fun!")
3. Parenting Tip: Actively listen without judgment, correction, or trying to one-up their answer. Simply receive their gratitude.
This practice not only strengthens family bonds but also lays the foundation for a truly meaningful Thanksgiving gathering. Start now, and watch your family's gratitude muscle grow!
What are you grateful for right now? Share your check-in moment below! 👇

11/24/2025

🎉 BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY DEAL ALERT! 🎉
Get ready to stock up and save on Parent Guides for 2026!
From Nov 24 – Dec 1, enjoy 15% OFF with code BFCM15.
✅ Perfect for planning ahead
✅ Trusted resources for parents
✅ Limited-time offer – don’t miss out!
👉 Shop now and make 2026 your most organized year yet!
ActiveParenting.com/Parent-Guides

11/21/2025

🎉 BLACK FRIDAY & CYBER MONDAY DEAL ALERT! 🎉
Get ready to stock up and save on Parent Guides for 2026!
From Nov 24 – Dec 1, enjoy 15% OFF with code BFCM15.
✅ Perfect for planning ahead
✅ Trusted resources for parents
✅ Limited-time offer – don’t miss out!
👉 Shop now and make 2026 your most organized year yet!
ActiveParenting.com/Parent-Guides

Happy National Child's Day! Today, we celebrate their rights, their potential, and their future. 🌍The greatest gift we c...
11/20/2025

Happy National Child's Day! Today, we celebrate their rights, their potential, and their future. 🌍
The greatest gift we can give our children and teens is a stable, encouraging environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued. When children thrive, our whole community benefits!

At Active Parenting, we believe every child has the right to:

🗣️ Be Heard: Open communication is the bedrock of respect.

✅ Feel Capable: Confidence comes from learning, trying, and being encouraged, not from perfection.

🛡️ Be Safe: Strong family bonds are the best defense against risky behaviors.

This National Child's Day, commit to empowering children. Our Active Parenting programs give you the strategies to nurture these essential rights and build lifelong connection.

📢 Message to Community Leaders & Educators:
You are the architects of your community's safety net. Investing in effective parenting programs is investing directly in the well-being and future success of your youth.

This National Child's Day, explore how bringing the Active Parenting programs to your organization can empower your families and measurably reduce community risk factors.

🔗 ActiveParenting.com 👉 Parents: Honor your child by finding a class: 👉 Leaders: Partner with us for a community solution.

11/19/2025

Is Your Teen Feeling "Discouraged"? 😞
It’s easy to cross the line from setting high expectations to demanding perfection. The result? A teen who feels like a loser instead of a learner.

The first part of this video shows a common parent-teen interaction that leads to discouragement. The second part shows the transformation!

Stop being the pressure, and start being the positive force!

Our Active Parenting of Teens class gives you practical strategies to:

🌟 Encourage effort, not just perfection.

🗣️ Open up real communication.

🛡️ Build strong relationships that prevent the need to turn to drugs, alcohol, or risky behaviors.

👉 Ready to turn "Discouraging" into "Encouraging"? Find a class near you: ActiveParenting.com/Parenting-Classes

11/19/2025

Kids don’t grow resilience by accident — they grow it through guidance, connection, and consistent skills taught at home. 💛

Active Parenting 4th Edition (AP4) helps educators give families the tools to:
✔ Build confidence
✔ Strengthen communication
✔ Teach problem-solving that lasts

When parents feel equipped, kids feel supported.
✨ Leaders, explore the AP4 Leader Kit: ActiveParenting.com/AP4
Parents, find classes at ActiveParenting.com/for-parents

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 💛Over 4.5 million Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation, simultaneously caring for their child...
11/14/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞 💛

Over 4.5 million Americans are part of the Sandwich Generation, simultaneously caring for their children and aging parents (𝙐.𝙎. 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙪 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨). If you're feeling the squeeze between endless to-do lists and a full heart, this is for you.

Swipe through to explore:
👉 Why your energy is spread too thin (It's not your fault!)
👉 The crucial reasons to stop forgetting yourself
👉 How Active Parenting's science-based tools help you reconnect and create calm

At Christian Active Parenting, our programs are built to support families at every stage, because the communication skills we teach are vital not just for the parent-child bond, but for every person-to-person relationship you manage.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

✨ Find strength in support, including online/in-person parenting classes and helpful blogs → ActiveParenting.com

Address

1290 Kennestone Cir, Ste D-101
Marietta, GA
30066

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17704290565

Website

https://linktr.ee/activeparenting, https://activeparenting.com/training

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Our Story

The goal in Dr. Michael H Popkin founding Active Parenting Publishers(APP) was to apply state-of-the-art educational technology to the field of parenting education. The APP model is largely based upon the theories of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs as it relates to an “authoritative approach” to parenting as opposed to an “autocratic or permissive” approach.

The first three years of the company were devoted to research and development, as Dr. Popkin’s vision of integrating video and group discussion into advanced education programs evolved. In June 1983, APP incorporated and introduced the Active Parenting Discussion Program (APDP), the world’s first video-based parenting education program. Delivered in just six 2-hour sessions, the program was highly successful.

Following the success of APDP, APP went on to produce numerous video-based parenting curriculums, including those for families with young children, teens, and stepchildren, among others, in both English and Spanish language versions. In 2000, APP continued its pioneering tradition by launching the world’s first video-based online parenting class. This program combines video, reading, and group discussion—all administered online.

APP products are distributed throughout the US as well as worldwide, including Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, and Sweden. APP also conducts Leader Training Workshops (https://www.activeparenting.com/for-leaders/research-studies-tools-and-tests/leader-training-workshops/) and Trainings of Trainers (https://www.activeparenting.com/for-leaders/research-studies-tools-and-tests/training-of-trainers/) throughout the country to teach professionals and volunteers how to lead a group using the APP programs. Leader training is available all over the world via live classes, live webinars, and online leader training workshops. Today, APP continues to operate out of Marietta, Georgia, a town just northwest of Atlanta, providing quality education programs for parents, children, and teachers to schools, hospitals, social services organizations, churches, and the corporate market.