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Author: Ruth Freeman

Ruth is a psychotherapist in private practice who has taught parenting education to hundreds of parents annually over the past 30+ years. She is co-founder of the Connecticut Parenting Education Network and lead author of Building Family Futures, a University of Connecticut train-the-trainer parenting education curriculum. Ruth has also served as the Family Services Director for The Cove Center for Grieving Children, Family Services Manager for EASTCONN Head Start and Primary Therapist at the Newington Children's Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Services. Ruth’s approach to parenting education incorporates her clinical experience with children and families in crisis, as well as key concepts synthesized from a wide range of sources. Ruth freely and humorously shares the real-life blunders, challenges and successes she has had applying positive parenting as a bio mom, stepmom, foster mom and “Nana.”
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Principles to Reduce Parental Burnout and Family Stress
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Principles to Reduce Parental Burnout and Family Stress
Posted on May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 by Ruth Freeman

Post-pandemic life has left most parents feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may try to figure out shortcuts that make your life a little easier, or you may feel completely lost on where to begin at all. […]

Maternal Mental Health Week: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Maternal Mental Health Week: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Ruth Freeman

Is it “Baby Blues” or Postpartum Depression (PPD)? The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and it’s a perfect time to remember that this issue deserves our attention. What’s the difference between […]

School Shootings: What Now? 
School Shootings: What Now? 
Posted on April 3, 2023April 3, 2023 by Ruth Freeman

In the wake of yet another horrific school shooting, you are likely having a variety of emotions. Stress, fear, confusion—and more. We live in an uncertain time, and these acts of violence on our communities can […]

The Magic Formula: Decrease Stress and Increase Connection to Inspire Cooperation
The Magic Formula: Decrease Stress and Increase Connection to Inspire Cooperation
Posted on March 31, 2023March 31, 2023 by Ruth Freeman

In the midst of day to day stress, creating and maintaining connection with your child can take tremendous focus and effort. In times of conflict, it’s easy to let stress overcome other thought processes. This can […]

Are You a Member of a Company ERG That Supports Parents?
Are You a Member of a Company ERG That Supports Parents?
Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 by Ruth Freeman

No matter what industry you’re in, work-life harmony is extremely important to well being and success—both at home and at work. However, a heartbreaking 66% of working parents struggle with parental burnout, the result of chronic […]

Looking for the perfect last-minute gift for the holidays?
Looking for the perfect last-minute gift for the holidays?
Posted on December 21, 2022December 22, 2022 by Ruth Freeman

Parents sometimes stress about thoughts that aren’t really true.  So what are you telling yourself about holiday gifts for your kids? For many of us those thoughts are not only inaccurate but can actually be harmful […]

Let’s stop trying to fix children’s mental health without involving parents in the process!
Let’s stop trying to fix children’s mental health without involving parents in the process!
Posted on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022 by Ruth Freeman

Post-pandemic children and teens are struggling with alarming rates of anxiety and depression as well as suicide. Because a national emergency has been declared, states and communities are quickly taking action such as increased funding for […]

Finding the Right Therapist Can Be Like Speed Dating
Finding the Right Therapist Can Be Like Speed Dating
Posted on October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by Ruth Freeman

The search for the right therapist can be a lot like speed dating. It can feel tedious, exhausting, daunting, even annoying. You may have to go through several consultations or first sessions to find the “right […]

World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day
Posted on October 7, 2022October 24, 2022 by Ruth Freeman

World Mental Health Day is October 10th and the theme for 2022 is “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority.”  What does this mean for working parents?   Consider this dilemma: “The “ideal […]

Does Peace At Home Parenting make you nervous?
Does Peace At Home Parenting make you nervous?
Posted on September 30, 2022October 24, 2022 by Ruth Freeman

Here at Peace At Home we sometimes worry about making you nervous. Let’s talk about it. If you are a Peace At Home parent you have likely made some changes in the way you think about […]

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