Parenting Wisely

At a glance

Program or Strategy Type
Direct Service
Intervention Continuum
Universal
Selective
Indicated
Age group(s)
Late Childhood (5-11)
Early Adolescence (12-14)
Late Adolescence (15-18)
Adulthood
Setting(s)
Community
DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
EIP (Pending)
EBP Designation
Pending for EIP
Versions with EBP Designations
N/A
Program or Strategy Description

Parenting Wisely is a set of interactive, computer-based training programs for parents of children ages 3-18 years. Based on social learning, cognitive behavioral, and family systems theories, the programs aim to increase parental communication and disciplinary skills. The original Parenting Wisely program, American Teens, is designed for parents whose preteens and teens are at risk for or are exhibiting behavior problems such as substance abuse, delinquency, and school dropout. Parents use this self-instructional program on an agency's personal computer or laptop, either on site or at home, using the CD-ROM or online format. During each of nine sessions, users view a video enactment of a typical family struggle and then choose from a list of solutions representing different levels of effectiveness, each of which is portrayed and critiqued through interactive questions and answers. Each session ends with a quiz. All nine sessions can be completed in 2 to 3 hours. Parents also receive workbooks containing program content and exercises to promote skill building and practice.

Status on Other Registries or Inventories
Blueprints: Not on registry
CrimeSolutions: Not on Registry
CEBC: Promising
WSIPP Youth Cannabis 2019: Not on Inventory
WSIPP Children's Services 2020: Not on Inventory
Title IV-E Clearinghouse: Not on registry
What Works Clearinghouse: Not on registry
CASEL Program Guide: Not on registry
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Not on registry

Contexts

Race/Ethnicity
All
(Dis)ability
Not specified
Gender
Female, Male
LGBTQ+
Not specified
Urbanicity
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Language
Unknown
Program Website
https://www.familyworksinc.com
Name and Contact of Program Developer

Don Gordon, Ph.D.

gordon@ohio.edu

Characteristics

Protective factor(s) addressed

Individual Protective Factors
Clear Standards for Behavior
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
Peer Protective Factors
Not Specified
Family Protective Factors
Not Specified
School Protective Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Protective Factors
Not Specified

Risk factor(s) addressed

Individual Risk Factors
Antisocial / Aggressive behavior - Early Initiation of Antisocial Behavior
Favorable Attitudes Towards Antisocial Behavior
Favorable Attitudes Towards Drug Use
Substance Use
Peer Risk Factors
Not Specified
Family Risk Factors
Poor Family Management
School Risk Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Risk Factors
Not Specified

Outcomes targeted

Problem Behavior Outcomes
Alcohol
Antisocial-aggressive Behavior
Delinquency / criminal behavior
Education Outcomes
High School Drop Out / Graduation
Emotional Well-being Outcomes
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Positive Relationships Outcomes
Close relationships with parents

Implementation stories