Active Parenting for Stepfamilies Lunch & Learn Program

by Michael H. Popkin, Ph.D.; and Elizabeth Einstein, MA, LMFT

It’s easy to run a short (40-50 minutes) parenting program with the Lunch & Learn program kit. Just show the video and then use the Leader’s Guide to facilitate discussion. Ideal for meetings, employee work/life programs, and staff development.

The Active Parenting for Stepfamilies Lunch & Learn program provides parents and stepparents with the skills they need to guide children through the transition and establish a solid framework for a successful stepfamily. See Program Description for more information about program content, including sample video. DVDs are closed-captioned.

Lunch & Learn Program Kit includes:

Video 1: Stepfamily Living: A Different Parenting Challenge (46 min.)
Video 2: Finding Your Way: Communication & Problem Solving (31 min.)
Video 3: A Tale of Two Histories: Turning Differences into Opportunities (27 min.)
Video 4: The Challenge of Discipline (35 min.)
Video 5: From Anger & Power Struggles to Courage & Self-Esteem (30 min.)
Video 6: Celebrating Stepfamily Successes (21 min.)
Reproducible Parent’s Tips Sheets for each video (download)
Discussion Guidelines for each video (download)
Leader’s Guide
1 sample Parent’s Guide
1 sample Parent Completion Certificate
2 Course Announcement Posters
Reproducible Promotional Flyer (downloadable)