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Parenting principles that focus on the parent-child relationship. Tools built on decades of research. Focused on supporting you.
Resource Guides
Each Guide is a parenting GPS, connecting you to quick videos, helpful handouts, live workshops, and expert tips, all grounded in research and real-life success. Whether you're preparing for a new baby, helping your child managing school stress, or supporting your teen's launch into adulthood, you’ll find a Guide with practical strategies that work.
Protecting Your Child's Mental Health
The parent-child relationship is the most powerful mental health intervention known to humankind. - Bessel van der Kolk, md
Welcome Baby
Practical tips on recognizing your newborn’s cues, establishing nurturing routines, and building that secure attachment every baby needs.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Expert toddler advice from managing emotional meltdowns, creating effective routines, and supporting smooth transitions.
School Age Kids
Tips and tools to for the school age years. Create a foundation for lifelong learning, problem-solving and resilience.
Teens and Young Adults
Your independent teen. Find practical strategies for open communication and building trust. Support your teen as they shape their identity and relationships.
K-12 School Success
Tools to create a strong foundation for life long learning, problem-solving, and resilience. Foster confidence, cultivate character, and thrive.
Your College Student's Mental Health
77% of students reported experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress, with 54% feeling the weight of loneliness. Here is how you can help.
Screen Time and Social Media
Proven tools and strategies to navigate the Social Media Jungle, the Alpha Generation's use of technology, and Screen Time battles.
Raising Neurodiverse Kids
With a balance of flexibility and consistency, you can create a supportive environment where your child—and your family—can truly thrive.
Raising LGBTQ+ Kids
Confused about how your child views their own sexual orientation and gender? Worried that your child won’t be accepted and safe? You are not alone.
Recursos de Paz en el Hogar en español
Soluciones de crianza comprobadas para brindarle claridad y confianza y ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito
Latest Articles
Expert guidance, tools, and tips based on the latest parenting and child development research.
May, 2026
Peace at Home Monthly Newsletter
May invites us to honor the deep, ever-changing connection we share with our children and the work of being a parent.
August, 2023
Children's Mental Health Impacts Employee Well-Being
Employers Take Note - Your Working Parents Need Support: Put simply, I’m only as happy as my unhappiest child
July, 2023
A Perfect Storm for U.S. Working Families
Parents are desperate and struggling to function when their kids need them the most. And mental health resources are clearly inadequate to meet the need.
May, 2023
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Parenting Principles
Peace At Home Parenting Principles are the building blocks of what science tells us helps children thrive and reach their full potential.
Expert Blog
Expert guidance, tools, and tips based on the latest parenting and child development research.
May 05 , 2026
Connection & Conversation: The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
This Mother’s Day, consider a gift that doesn’t fade after a day or two. What many moms really want is more connection and conversation, real moments with the p...
April 15 , 2026
Letting Go of the Fix: Building Real Connection with Neurodiverse Teens and Young Adults
Parenting a neurodiverse teen or young adult brings incredible moments of joy, deep connection, and a unique brilliance that constantly expands how we see the w...
April 15 , 2026
Challenges Facing College Students: Are the Kids Alright?
In today’s world, coming of age is more complex than ever. Adolescents and young adults of the 21st century have grown up navigating technological advancements...
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Latest Podcast
Expert guidance, tools, and tips based on the latest parenting and child development research.
Aaron Weintraub, MS
•Building Bonds - Guiding Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships can shift quickly from fun to conflict. Peace At Home Parenting expert Aaron Weintraub, MS, shows how to move from “referee” to “coach,” using those moments to build stronger skills and connection. Learn how to handle conflict, reduce rivalry, and teach empathy so your kids can get along and grow together.
Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Aimee Prange, LSCW
•Growing Up Together: Keeping the Door Open for Honest Conversations About Suicide Prevention
Today’s kids face intense academic, social, and emotional pressure, leaving many parents unsure what’s normal and how to respond. Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, joins Aimee Prange, LCSW, a former Clinical Director for Suicide Prevention Strategy, to offer clear, research-informed guidance for navigating this critical topic with confidence and care.
Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Marianne Barton, PhD
•Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out
Supporting a child who is struggling emotionally can leave parents feeling worried, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. In this thoughtful Lunch & Learn conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by child development and mental health expert Marianne Barton, PhD, to explore how parents can show up for their children’s mental health without losing themselves in the process.
YouTube
Expert guidance, tools, and tips based on the latest parenting and child development research.
Back to School Anxiety: Lets Talk About You
Kids in Therapy: The Important Roles That You Can Play
Strategies to Build Resilience and Emotional Health
