Scope and Method of Study: The focus of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief parent education program, as a teaching and preventative tool for nonexpectant individuals. The study was designed to test whether or not this parent education program would be effective long-term in positively impacting parenting knowledge, approval of ineffective parenting practices, approval of nurturing parenting practices, and self-efficacy. Findings and Conclusions: This brief parent education intervention was effective long term in positively impacting parenting knowledge, approval of ineffective parenting practices, and self-efficacy towards parenting. These changes were evident for both non-expectant men and women. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]