Author: Louise Edwards
Parent Burnout & Child Mental Health: How to Support Without Falling Apart
Posted onIf you feel like you’re running on empty while trying to support your child’s mental health, you’re far from alone. Parent burnout and child mental health concerns are deeply connected—and many parents are feeling overwhelmed by […]
5 Things Great Leaders Know About Parenting And Great Parents Know About Leadership
Posted onI recently attended an industry conference and was lucky enough to hear a talk on Adaptive Leadership. It is a powerful approach for guiding people through uncertainty, disruption, and transformation. It’s meant for the workplace, but […]
How to Limit Screen Time Without Conflict (and Keep Your Child’s Trust)
Posted onAre you struggling to set screen time boundaries with your child or teen? If your child is glued to their phone, seems moody after group chats, or pushes back when you suggest putting the device down, […]
Parent Burnout and Screen Time Stress: A September Reset
Posted onFeeling the September Stretch? You’re Not Alone Whether you are already a month into the new school year or just a week, September might have you feeling a little stretched. (Not there yet? Brace yourself!). The […]
Preparing Toddlers & Pre-K Kids for School Through Play: Practical Tips for Parents
Posted onWondering if Your Child is Ready for Childcare, Preschool, or Kindergarten? Is your toddler or preschooler about to start childcare, preschool, or kindergarten? You might be noticing big feelings, short attention spans, or boundless energy—and wondering […]
How to Support Your Child Without Pushing Them to Be Perfect
Posted onBack‑to‑school pressure is real Are they reading at grade level? Making friends? Sitting still? On a team? Turning in homework? It’s easy—especially at the start of a new school year—to focus on what they should be […]
Back-to-School Confidence: Parenting Tips for Independence & Resilience
Posted onThe school year is here again—and with it comes that familiar mix of hope, expectation, and maybe a little panic. Will my child keep up? Will they stay organized? Will they remember their math homework, their […]
How to Choose a Childcare Provider With Confidence
Posted onIf you’re searching for childcare, you may be feeling panic, guilt, or confusion. Maybe you’re returning to work sooner than expected. Maybe your first choice is full. Maybe costs are a concern—or you’re just not sure […]
Back‑to‑School Parenting Tips: How to Support Your Child’s Strengths and Ease Transitions
Posted onWhy Back‑to‑School Emotions Often Trigger Parent Concerns The heightened emotions of the back-to-school season can feel exciting and full of possibility—but let’s be honest, they can also shine a not-so-gentle spotlight on every challenge you and […]
How to Stop Overparenting: Raise Independent Kids by Doing Less
Posted onThis month at Peace At Home Parenting, we focused on something many families are struggling with: how to raise independent kids in a world that’s obsessed with performance and perfection. We explored what it means to […]
