Author: Louise Edwards
Help Your Child Make Friends: When to Lean In vs. Let Go
Posted onWatching Kids Struggle is Heartbreaking Watching your child struggle with friendships can be painful—even heartbreaking. At the start of the school year, when everything feels new and stress levels run high, many parents wonder: How can […]
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 […]
Parenting Perfectionism: How Comparison Is Stealing Your Joy
Posted onLet’s be honest—have you ever scrolled through social media, seen another family’s smiling vacation photo, color-coded snack drawers, or humble-bragging holiday card and thought, ‘Are we doing something wrong?‘ You’re definitely not alone. Welcome to the […]
How to Raise Resilient Teens
Posted onWhat does resilience look like in a tween or teen? It looks like bouncing back from a tough test. Owning a mistake and trying again. Sticking with the team even though you got benched. Reaching out […]
The Parenting Paradox: Doing Less is the Secret to Raising Independent Kids
Posted onNo prizes for guessing why “independence” is our theme this month. But here’s the real reason: more and more parents are worried that their kids will not cope on their own. Whether “on their own” means […]
Pride for Parents: Being an Ally Starts at Home
Posted onThe world might feel especially heavy right now and for some of us, it’s always like that. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ or love someone who does, the weight of intolerance, discrimination, and misunderstanding can feel […]
Protect Teens’ Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety
Posted onWe expect some drama in the teen years. The eye rolls, the slammed doors, the grunts. But how do you know when it’s just teenage moodiness—and when it’s something more? Mood Swings or Something More? When […]
Be the Anchor Your Child Needs in a Turbulent World
Posted onParenting Through Chaos: Why You (and Your Child) Need a Steady Anchor Ever catch yourself thinking, “Once things settle down, I’ll finally…” or “This wouldn’t be a problem if life were more normal”? The truth is, […]
Dad, Let’s Talk: Why Your Attention Matters More Than Ever
Posted on“Fathers who are emotionally present, who show up and tune in to their kids, create lasting neural patterns of connection that shape how children see themselves and others.” — Dan Siegel, paraphrased from interviews and themes […]
