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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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19 years
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27,000+ Webinar Registrants
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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
is tough.
being a
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parent,
parent,
even
even
tougher.
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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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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
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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.  

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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.

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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!

helping parents have casual courageous conversations

helping
parents
have

casual

courageous

We believe strong families aren’t built by perfection—but by presence.

At Operation Parent, we know that prevention starts long before a crisis—with casual, courageous conversations at home. When parents have the tools to talk openly and often, they create safe spaces where kids can grow, ask hard questions, and make healthy choices.

We believe parents are the greatest influence in a child’s life—and they shouldn’t have to figure it out alone. That’s why we’re here: to equip, encourage, and empower parents with the knowledge, confidence, and community they need to show up, speak up, and stay connected.

From expert-led webinars to our trusted Parent Handbooks, we make it easier to stay informed, start conversations, and keep kids safe.

"you have a
in your handbook — you literally cover it all.  
I love it.
"
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general barrye price
President and CEO of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)

the operation parent handbook

is a practical, prevention-focused guide designed to help caregivers navigate the tough topics kids face today—like technology, mental health, substances, and more.

Packed with up-to-date facts, conversation starters, and practical action items, it equips parents with the tools they need to talk early, talk often, and parent with confidence.

A practical guide designed for busy parents.

The Operation Parent Handbook is a practical, prevention-focused guide designed to help caregivers navigate the tough topics kids face today—like technology, mental health, substances, and more. Packed with up-to-date facts, conversation starters, and practical action items, it equips parents with the tools they need to talk early, talk often, and parent with confidence.

  • Concise, easy-to-read chapters
  • Evidence-Based Information
  • Age-appropriate insights
  • Conversation starters and Action Items
  • Infographics and up-to-date stats
  • Available in Spanish
chapter 1

a  Call  to parents

This foundational chapter invites parents to step confidently into their role as the most powerful influence in their child’s life. It outlines key parental roles, rights and responsibilities, along with discussing the importance of modeling positive behavior and communication.
chapter 2

Technology

Technology is woven into nearly every part of a child’s life—and while it brings benefits, it also introduces serious risks. This chapter explores how devices, gaming, social media, and digital culture are shaping kids' behavior and mental health. Parents will learn how to set appropriate limits, stay informed about apps and trends, and open the door to conversations that promote balance, safety, and trust in the digital age.
chapter 3

alcohol, nicotine, and drugs

Alcohol, nicotine, and drugs - With new products and pressures constantly emerging, today’s substance use landscape is more complex than ever. This chapter breaks down what parents need to know about alcohol, vaping, marijuana, prescription misuse, and more. It offers real statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and conversation tips to help families foster open dialogue and prevent substance use before it starts.
chapter 4

Emotional and mental health

Mental health matters now more than ever. This chapter gives parents the tools to understand what their children may be feeling, facing, or hiding—whether it’s anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or academic pressure.

Learn how to recognize warning signs, offer meaningful support, and reduce stigma around emotional struggles so your child knows they’re not alone and help is always available.
chapter 5

Risky behaviors

As kids grow more independent, they begin to face new social situations and pressures, some of which can put their safety or wellbeing at risk. This chapter explores how to guide children through topics like bullying and online harassment, peer pressure, relationships, and concerns around parties and sleepovers.

Parents will find tips on setting boundaries, starting conversations early, and creating an open line of communication so kids feel safe coming to you when something doesn’t feel right.

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“All of the information is so helpful, informative, motivating, and inspiring for me personally as a parent and professionally as a prevention manager.”

renee, Hawaii

Parent

“I really like the resources they put out for parents in all things that pertain to a child, adolescent, or teen outside of academics. I use the parent handbooks and their webinars to keep myself up to date on everything from substance use to self harm, to mental health, etc. I then pass this on to the families I work with.”

Dawn

Author & Family Recovery Coach

“I have been shouting from the rooftops about what a fabulous resource your organization is… I, among others, love that you cover such a varied number of topics that parents and caregivers can be informed about when communicating with their children.”

Karen, Connecticut

prevention director

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.

Eddie

parent

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!!!

Heather

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