Active Parenting NOW | Sept Cohort

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-08:00

Location

1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer, AK, United States, Alaska 99645 | Palmer, AK

Alaska Family Services is currently offering Active Parenting Now parenting class. This is a 6 part class cohort series that is recommended for parents with child(ren) in the household ages 5 – 12 years old.

COURSE: Active Parenting NOW

CHILD(ren) AGE RANGE: School age children 5 to 12 years old.

REGISTRATION: Please share your first and last name, email, and phone number (we may text if there is a schedule change).
• Email: [email protected] (Preferred)
• Call: 907-745-4920

PARTICIPANT FEE: $75

# of CLASSES: 6

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must complete all 6 classes and homework to receive
Certificate of Completion
• Permitted to make-up 1 class, otherwise you will need to join the next scheduled class series
• Homework must be complete at the start of each class

OCS INVOLVEMENT?
• If participation in this class is part of a case plan with the Office of Children Services, we encourage you to contact your case worker to inquire about fee coverage via OCS purchase authorization.

FOSTER PARENT?
• Participation in this class may count towards your training requirements

LEARNING SERIES OUTLINE + DATES:

Date: Wed Sept 3 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION I – The Active Parent
• Styles of parenting
• Brain development in children
• The method of choice

Date: Wed Sept 10 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION II – Cooperation & Communication
• Who owns the problem?
• Active communication
• Feelings, empathy & problem-solving

Date: Wed Sept 17 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION III – Responsibility & Discipline
• Effective, non-violent discipline
• “I” messages
• Logical consequences

Date: Wed Sept 24 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION IV – Building Courage & Self-Esteem
• The Think-Feel-Do Cycle
• The power of encouragement

Date: Wed Oct 1 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION V – Understanding and Redirecting Misbehavior
• Why children misbehave
• Eliminating power struggles
• Handling anger
• Problem-solving with FLAC

Date: Wed Oct 8 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
SESSION VI – Active Parenting for School Success
• 7 Smart Things for School Success
• Structuring homework time
• Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
• Family talks
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1825 S. Chugach St., Palmer, AK, United States, Alaska 99645
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