Recorded Discussion
Free

When School Feels Hard — Finding the Calm in the Storm

April 16, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

About this Workshop
Handouts

About this Workshop

When your child is struggling at school, it can feel overwhelming at home—homework battles, big emotions, and constant worry about whether you’re doing enough. You’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

Watch this previously hosted discussion with Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Erica Brentan, M.Ed, a specialist in the life-changing impact of social-emotional learning in classrooms and at home. Ruth and Erica will discuss why school feels hard for some children and what actually helps. They’ll look beneath behaviors like avoidance, distraction, or shutdown to understand what skills or supports may be missing—and how to respond in ways that reduce stress and build confidence.

You’ll leave with practical tools to calm homework time, support big feelings, and communicate more effectively with teachers—without feeling like you have to become the teacher yourself. They’ll help you recognize common signs of learning struggle.

This conversation is for parents of elementary and middle school children who want less stress around school and more clarity, confidence, and hope.

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Erica Brentan

Education, School Success, Social-Emotional Learning,

M.Ed,

Topics

  • confidence
  • school success
  • school transition

Age Category

  • School Age