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.

Today, we pause to honor 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐫. and the courage he showed in the face of fear and injustice.In our w...
01/19/2026

Today, we pause to honor 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐫. and the courage he showed in the face of fear and injustice.

In our work with families, we see that courage is something children begin to learn at home. When we talk openly about fairness, showing empathy toward others, and taking responsibility for building stronger communities, we help children understand their own power to make a difference.

Dr. King dreamed of a world shaped by 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. As parents and educators, we carry that dream forward in the small, everyday moments that shape our children’s values.

💬 What’s one way you’re helping children learn courage and empathy today?
Or tap Send Message if you’d like resources that support character, leadership, and connection in families.

A new year often brings reflection for parents and educators alike.Not “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞?”But “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 ...
01/18/2026

A new year often brings reflection for parents and educators alike.

Not “𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐝𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞?”
But “𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙧, 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙?”

The goals families set each January usually point to something deeper — a desire for better communication, steadier routines, and stronger relationships.

This post invites that reflection and highlights practical focus areas that can guide growth throughout 2026.

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
Which parenting goal feels most important right now, and why?

👉 Or tap Send Message if you’d like support or tools to help families build these skills over time.

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 bring something special: parents who are ready for change.They’re not looking for perfection.They’re look...
01/16/2026

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 bring something special: parents who are ready for change.

They’re not looking for perfection.
They’re looking for tools that actually work in real life.

Starting strong doesn’t mean doing more — it means being clear, prepared, and focused on skills parents can use right away.

This post highlights 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚.

💬 What’s one thing you focus on during your very first class session?

🎁 Bonus: Sign up for our eNews to get your free "𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀: 𝟭𝟮 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀" booklet at ActiveParenting.com/eNews

Looking ahead to 2026, one thing remains clear: strong families begin with well-supported leaders.We’re proud to introdu...
01/14/2026

Looking ahead to 2026, one thing remains clear: strong families begin with well-supported leaders.

We’re proud to introduce the 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 & 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴, designed to help parent educators, agencies, and community leaders expand their reach and deepen their impact.

This year’s catalog brings together:
• Proven programs for every parenting stage
• Flexible formats for real-world delivery
• Training options to support confident leadership
• Spanish-language resources to serve more families

💬 How are you hoping to expand your impact in 2026?

Or tap Send Message if you’d like help choosing programs that fit your community’s needs.

👉 View the catalog: ActiveParenting.com/catalog

January is 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a reminder that how adults handle separation has a lasting impact on children....
01/07/2026

January is 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 — a reminder that how adults handle separation has a lasting impact on children.

With the right guidance, parents can reduce conflict, create consistency, and help children feel safe and supported during major change.

As 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 and 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, your role matters more than ever.

💬 What’s one challenge you hear most from coparenting families right now?

Or tap Send Message if you’d like resources to support families in your community.

Ever notice how the goals parents care about most are the ones that feel hardest to keep?It’s not because they don’t car...
01/02/2026

Ever notice how the goals parents care about most are the ones that feel hardest to keep?

It’s not because they don’t care enough.
It’s because no one ever taught them what to do in the moment.

This post isn’t about trying harder — it’s about learning what actually works when emotions run high.

👉 Swipe through, then tell us: 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩?

Today is Global Family Day 🌍A reminder that family isn’t just who we live with — it’s how we care, listen, and show up f...
01/01/2026

Today is Global Family Day 🌍

A reminder that family isn’t just who we live with — it’s how we care, listen, and show up for one another.

When families feel connected, kindness travels further — from our homes to our communities, and beyond.

💛 Take a moment today to slow down with the people who matter most.

What’s one small way your family stays connected?

Happy New Year! 🥳 What's your intention for 2026?This year, let's skip the restrictive resolutions and focus on growth t...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🥳 What's your intention for 2026?

This year, let's skip the restrictive resolutions and focus on growth that truly matters: strengthening family connections and building community.

We believe the best investment you can make is in the skills that empower both parents and children, which aligns with the Cornell University research finding that community contribution is a powerful path to happiness [read the full story at: ActiveParenting.com/happiness].

Ready to raise confident, contributing members of society? Join the movement of educators and parents making an impact in 2026!

Cheers to a year filled with happiness, connection, and growth!

Thank You to Our Active Parenting Community! 💚As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitu...
12/30/2025

Thank You to Our Active Parenting Community! 💚

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause and express our deepest gratitude to the heart of the Active Parenting movement: our dedicated parents and program leaders.

To our Parents: Thank you for your tireless commitment to raising confident, capable, and contributing children. The investment you make in your family—through encouragement and positive discipline—is the most important one.

To our Certified Leaders & Educators: Thank you for being the vital link that brings our evidence-based programs to life! Your dedication to strengthening families creates a ripple effect of positive change in communities worldwide. You are truly transforming lives.

We wish you peace, joy, and deep connection this holiday season. Here's to partnering with you for an even more impactful 2026!

Only 3 days left in 2025 — and a brand-new year is almost here.January is when many parents pause and think, “Something ...
12/29/2025

Only 3 days left in 2025 — and a brand-new year is almost here.

January is when many parents pause and think, “Something has to change.”

They’re looking for 💬 better communication, 🏡 calmer homes, and guidance they can trust.

By planning your next Active Parenting class now, you’re meeting families at the exact moment they’re most open to learning and growth — and setting the tone for a stronger 2026.

Before the countdown hits zero 🎉, take a few minutes to plan what’s next.
Your next class could be the fresh start a family truly needs. 💛

Learn more here 👉 ActiveParenting.com/for-leaders

What’s one goal you have for your parent classes in 2026?

The Kwanzaa celebration begins today! Through the seven principles (Nguzo Saba), we reflect on values essential to build...
12/26/2025

The Kwanzaa celebration begins today! Through the seven principles (Nguzo Saba), we reflect on values essential to building a healthy, thriving community.

Tonight, the first candle is lit for Umoja (Unity): To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

Unity is the foundation for all great change. How are you bringing your family and community together today?

Merry Christmas from the Active Parenting crew! 🎅✨We hope today brings:• giggles over half-decorated cookies• hugs that ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Active Parenting crew! 🎅✨

We hope today brings:
• giggles over half-decorated cookies
• hugs that last a little longer
• and at least one moment of quiet before the kids find the wrapping paper tubes. 😉

Thanks for all you do to lift up families — today and every day.

Share your favorite Christmas tradition below.

Wishing you joy, warmth, and a little holiday magic. ✨

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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.