<p>Positive parenting programs are a necessary and significantly effective support to promote personal and parental competencies in at-risk families, especially by parental education programs. This review analyzes ten evidence-based positive parenting programs used principally in Spain. We expose their characteristic, structure and results of their effectiveness. The comparative analysis shows that all programs causes positive changes on personal and parental competencies; and, the presence of weaknesses such as the absence of follow-up studies, a holistic intervention with family system or low inter-institutional collaboration. This review intends to encourage the professionals involved to work together in family education and support.</p>