Positive Parenting Programs and Workshops for Everyday Parents

Choose the best online parenting class for you.

I’ve already recommended the course to people. It has been REALLY good for me, especially with my three boys. The course is the right mix of helping the parent to understand the child and giving the parents strategies, and the attitude is not at all condescending. This course encourages. Thanks.
— Melanie Sprenkel - Pittsburgh, PA

What does this mean?

Active Parenting 4th Edition

The complete online parenting course for moms and dads of children 5-12. Learn the fundamentals essential for the most important job of your life; raising confident, happy children.

Active Parenting of Teens

A comprehensive six session course for parents of teens and tweens.  Gain the confidence and courage to meet the challenges (and savor the joys) of your children's teen years.

Crossroads of Parenting and Divorce

A 4-6 hour online co-parenting seminar for divorced or separating parents. Learn the five steps to healthy co-parenting during this challenging time. 

Christian Active Parenting

 A course combining Active Parenting principles with the wisdom of the Bible. Achieve a fuller, more satisfying family life as you raise children of joy, character, and faith. For parents of children ages 5-12.

It costs so little—you get so much!
The course fee of $79.95 gives you all this:

•Daily, 24-hour access to the online activities and lessons of your registered class, including video

•Pick up right where you left off with a Private User Name and Password for accessing the online interactive program features

•Certified Active Parenting Online Leader guidance and direct email communication during the class period

•The complete Parent's Guide or ebook—click here to receive the first chapter

•Certificate upon completion of the final quiz


It's one of the most important jobs in our lives: raising children. Make it easier with Active Parenting's respected parenting classes and popular parenting books. Even if you don't have time to take a parenting class outside of your home, Active Parenting brings the lessons to you with these unique, video-based online parenting classes. Each class is based on sound Adlerian psychology and is filled with video, activities, and opportunities for discussion. A better-parenting certificate is available upon successful completion of the final class quiz.

Because it's an online parenting class, you can complete the lessons wherever and whenever you would like, and review past lessons as many times as you need during the enrollment period. The online parenting classes also allow you to connect virtually with other parents to hold discussions and complete activities. (Enrollment period differs depending on the class.)

I learned so many new parenting skills that I will recommend this program to everyone I know. As a result of my leader’s feedback, I also feel more confident about my parenting skills. I am a better parent to my children than I was before. Thank you
— Amy Peckinpaugh, Fort Wayne

Worried about how online parenting classes work or are structured? Rest assured that you will receive quality instruction and parenting help from a certified Active Parenting Online Leader. These educators are screened, tested and evaluated by Active Parenting staff members before receiving additional training on facilitating an online parenting class. In short, we truly believe that you will be a more confident parent after reviewing our programs.

You will receive access to the online resources, course-work, and videos, plus a Parent's Guide, and the ability to discuss parenting with other adults around the country—all in one parenting class at the low cost of $79.95. It's a small price to pay for a priceless learning experience.

Note: This online parenting course requires Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome.

It's so simple.

  1. Login with your private enrollment key
  2. Watch the entertaining video scenes depicting real-life family situations
  3. Participate in online discussion and activities with fellow class members and your group leader
  4. Read the Parent's Guide and review past lessons as needed
  5. Succesfully complete the class for your certificate

Satisfaction guaranteed.
Active Parenting offers a 100% unconditional guarantee. If you find that your Active Parenting Online Group course does not meet your expectations, you may request a full refund within two weeks of the end of your course. (Request for refund must occur before printing the certificate of completion.)

Sign me up!
A spot in an Active Parenting Online Group is waiting for you. We've made a sincere effort to make our Online Groups affordable to many parents, so hurry—classes fill fast.

As explained above, the cost of the course is $79.95. Payment is accepted using MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. You will be notified by email of your class enrollment key and URL within 2 business days.