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eQUIPPING FAMILIES
TO BOLDLY FACE THE ISSUES challenging TODAY’S YOUTH
eQUIPPING FAMILIES
TO BOLDLY FACE THE ISSUES challenging TODAY’S YOUTH

Operation Parent is a national nonprofit that exists to empower parents (and caregivers) to fully engage in ongoing conversations with their K-12 children about technology, substance use, and mental health issues for purposes of prevention.  Our evidence-based parent handbooks and free monthly webinars raise both the awareness and confidence needed to jumpstart these conversations.
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18 years
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27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
27,000+ Webinar Registrants
325,000+ Handbooks Sold
18 Years of Helping Families
being a kid in
today's world
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being a
being a
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parent,
even
even
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Finally, an updated, easy-to-read, visually appealing, practical guide for parents raising kids K-12. Raise your awareness on today’s toughest parenting issues: anxiety, vaping, cyberbullying, depression, suicide, self-harm, eating disorders, screentime, social media, apps, sexting, porn, human trafficking, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, prescription drugs, opioids, dating, parties, sleepovers, gaming and more.
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The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich
September 9, 2024
Understanding Social Media’s Impact: Influencers, Body Image & Substances
Social media has a powerful grip on almost everyone, especially our kids. That’s why The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich, is going to dive into its profound impact. He will cover how virtual connections are affecting real-life relationships, the toxicity of social media influencers, and how all those perfect images are harming body image and self-esteem. He will also discuss the role social media plays in promoting risky behaviors like vaping and drinking. Gain practical, actionable steps to help your family navigate these challenges and foster a healthier, more balanced digital lives.
Dr. Mandakini Sadhir
October 8, 2024
Effective Strategies for Balancing Family Screen Time
Join Dr. Mandakini Sadhir, Chief of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Kentucky, as she shares her frontline experiences of helping families manage digital life. Drawing on her work with kids, teens, and parents, Dr. Sadhir will offer practical strategies to overcome challenges while highlighting what really works when it comes to fostering healthy tech habits. She will also spotlight valuable resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving you evidence-based guidance to make your home a healthy digital environment.
Tess Rowland
November 12, 2024
Safe Roads Ahead: How to Discuss Impaired Driving with Children and Teens
Talking to your kids about impaired driving, underage drinking, alcohol, and cannabis can be tough, but it's vital for their safety. Join Tess Rowland, a Traffic Safety Liaison, traffic crash survivor, and former National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), as she shares practical prevention strategies to help parents navigate these conversations. Tailored for different age groups—from young kids to teens—this webinar will cover essential topics like health risks, legal consequences, and peer pressure. You'll also gain access to helpful resources, including educational tools and activities, to reinforce safe driving habits.
prevention
program

prevention
program

TNT (Trends ‘n’ Training) is an engaging and memorable drug prevention event that can be hosted by schools, drug-free coalitions, health departments, or other community organizations!  Building an event from the ground up is a daunting task, and Operation Parent wants to help!  We created a TNT Toolkit that gives you step-by-step instructions, dynamic branding, and powerful promotional tools to host a successful and exciting prevention event!
CADCA
PRESIDENT
You have a treasure trove of goodness in your handbook—you literally cover it all. I love it.
General Barrye price
coalitions

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We love working with our DFC’s across the country!  You're doing amazing work and we are humbled that you are introducing our parent handbooks and webinars to your community.  Your mission to “reduce youth substance use” and our mission to “provide parents with real world information” to deliver the “one-two prevention punch” needed to knock out addiction for good. Educated parents will always be the best prevention tool kids ever have. Check the map to see DFC’s in your state who are partnering with us.  

schools

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Nobody spends more time with our children outside of the home than you. You are on the front line and are often held responsible for the care of our children. Schools were designed to “educate” and parents were designed to “raise and train” children. However, more often than not, schools are being asked to assume what we believe only parents can do for their children.It’s time to re-balance the scales and shift the burden of care where it rightfully belongs… back to parents and caregivers. We recognize that many parents may not have the proper information, skills, or confidence to become the proactive participants required to raise healthy kids in today’s aggressive culture. That’s where we can help.

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New apps, new games, new drugs, new “online” challenges.  Ever feel like it’s impossible to keep up with today’s ever-changing culture? As parents ourselves, we’ve been there. Our parent handbooks are designed to bridge the gap between the world you grew up in and the world your kids are growing up in today. The content will help you “keep up” so you can “speak up” and have meaningful conversations with your kiddos. Our free monthly webinars are designed to let you dig deeper on a particular issue and connect with a community of parents. We can do this. We’re the number one influence in the lives of our children.

churches

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Most Christian parents are shocked to learn that kids are beginning to experiment with drugs, alcohol, and sex as early as fourth and fifth grade. Very few are familiar with the apps and games their kids are accessing, and knowing how to parent through a cyberbullying or sexting issue is foreign territory. How does a parent detect early warning signs of a potential problem or apply their Christian faith to their parenting? And how can the church help these parents?

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Denise
Parent
I have been a follower of Operation Parent for a while now and I have told so many people about your organization including my Step Up drug prevention coalition here in Anderson Twp, Ohio. I share your website on my communications and have put it on my list for my Tech person to be shared on my website. I would love to partner with you in any capacity and appreciate your work.
Heather
Handbook Patron
This organization offers a great deal of resources and information for educating parents of many of the potential dangers and issues our kids face in their world today. They offer advice on how to have necessary dialogue with our kids on various topics as well as provide resources for parents to gain knowledge about potential dangers, warning signs to look for, and the proper steps to take and resources to utilize should parents face an issue with their child. I appreciate all they have to offer!!!
Eddie
Parent
The speaker was absolutely outstanding, the information provided along with the handouts was very educational and will be helpful moving forward toward addressing the facts surrounding vaping! Thank you.
Annette
Parent
The Parent Handbook is a resource that helps me feel knowledgeable, equipped, and supported! I’ve told many of my friends who are also raising teenage children to check it out!