Triple P – Positive Parenting Program ® is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent – as well as treat – behavioural and emotional problems in children and teenagers. It aims to prevent problems in the family, school and community before they arise. Furthermore, it aims to create family environments that encourage children to realise their potential.
Triple P draws on social learning, cognitive behavioural and developmental theory as well as research into risk factors associated with the development of social and behavioural problems in children. It aims to equip parents with the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient and to be able to manage family issues without ongoing support.
While Triple P is almost universally successful in improving behavioural problems, more than half of Triple P’s 17 parenting strategies focus on developing positive relationships, attitudes and conduct.
Triple P is delivered worldwide to parents of children up to 12 years, with Teen Triple P for parents of 11 to 15 year olds. There are also specialist Triple P programs – for instance Better Finglas offers the Triple P Stepping Stones program, for parents of children with additional needs.