Operation: PARENT | Classes

Parenting 101

Recess: A Power Hour for Working Parents of Teens is based on the nationally recognized and proven course, Parenting 101.

Parenting 101 features a program by the Passage Group called "Parent to Parent - Keeping healthy families healthy." Since it's introduction in 1988, Parent to Parent has been sucessfully implemented in over 2,500 communities reaching over 2 million parents.

There are 8 videos that cover a variety of issues unique to raising teenagers in today's culture and often provoke conversation about personal experiences. Small groups meet at a variety of locations and times convenient for busy parents and grandparents. By participating in a small group, you will not only walk away with solid, practical strategies for helping to raise incredible teenagers, but you will also leave with a support group and network of adults you know on a personal level!

The groups are limited in size to about 15 parents or less. We encourage open discussion and confidentiality here. You will walk away from these sessions educated, encouraged and equipped to raise an incredible teenager!

Course fee: $80

Topics include:
Four Things Parents Can Do Today to Protect Their Teens
Signs and Symptoms of an Unhealthy Teen
Why Schools Cannot Raise Kids
Managing the Internet
Seven Common Traps Parents Fall Into
Drugs & Alcohol:
Why do kids use drugs?
How would I know?
How can I prevent it?
What if prevention doesn't work?
Is it worth the effort?

Unbiased report in support of our Parenting 101 course:
Program Evaluation of Operation Parent: Parenting 101
Phyllis Platt, PhD, MSW & Lindsay C. Nelson, B. A.
Spalding University, School of Social Work

Class materials include:

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Parent to Parent Workbook/Audio CD

This workbook provides parents with the opportunity to follow along and "fill in" pertinent information while viewing each video session. The Audio CD allows participants to listen to these valuable lessons over again or share with family members!

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The Parent Handbook

We developed the Operation: PARENT Handbook as a resource for anyone who interacts with teenagers because we believe that you can't truly connect with your teen if you do not understand the world they're growing up in. The Handbook will help identify critical teen/parenting issues, including trends, misconceptions and warning signs. This invaluable tool is written in simple, easy to understand language. You will raise your level of awareness, and if you suspect one of these issues may be hurting your teen, you will find additional resources listed to help you dig deeper.