Introduction

StandUp Parenting support groups are parents who meet weekly for education, information, exchange of ideas, and for the support needed to make positive changes in our lives and those of our families. This is true for both our face-to-face and online support groups. The parents’ overarching goal is to encourage responsible behavior in their children, and to build a strong and healthy family. Parents learn how to assess their family situation so they can make changes in themselves to help influence changes in their children’s behavior. Rather than telling each other what to do, parents share what has worked for them, practice skills learned from Educational Activities and apply them to their own situation. Workshops are also available that teach different aspects of the StandUp Parenting Program.