Author: Ruth Freeman
Mother’s Day and Mental Health – Self-Talk and Our Children’s Mental Health
Posted onMother’s Day arrives in the middle of Mental Health month. A coincidence? Maybe. But mothers really do have a profound influence on children’s mental well-being and at the same time are often unfairly blamed for just […]
Navigate Your Child’s Neurodiversity
Posted onNavigating neurodiversity can be a journey of surprises. All children need a nurturing environment that supports their growth and well-being. However, parents of neurodiverse children have more challenges in creating that environment. Here are some approaches […]
The Doc Journey: From a Teen Who Loved to Write But Needed to Learn to Rip
Posted onIntro from Peace At Home founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW: We at Peace At Home have appreciated a long and productive partnership with the founder of TheDocJourney.com, David Hanscom, MD. Dr. Hanscom works with colleagues to transform […]
Peace At Home Parenting Solutions: A Teen’s POV
Posted onThis blog is written by Andie Ettenberg who is a high school senior who lives with her family in Massachusetts. She is Peace At Home’s first high school intern. The most important way for parents and […]
Is “Work-Life Balance” Impossible? And Why Does it Matter?
Posted onWith the lines between work and home forever blurred, the challenges faced by working parents have been magnified. And the very mention of “Work-Life Balance” can send parents into hysterical laughter or hopeless resignation. Some call […]
Motherhood Penalty at Home and in the Workplace
Posted onPeace At Home founder, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW recently sat down with inspiring Peace At Home teacher, Lucinda Gibbons, MMFT, and lead trainer for the Fair Play method to consider how the method might counter the […]
Navigating Your Child’s Concerns about Their Friend’s Mental Health
Posted onWhen your child comes to you with concerns about a friend’s mental health, you are in a position to be helpful to both your child and their friend. But you may also feel overwhelmed by the […]
Gratitude is More Than Saying Thank You
Posted onUniversity of North Carolina Psychology Professor, Andrea Hussong, has conducted research on one of the most important questions that parents ask, “How can I raise a grateful child?” Dr. Hussong reports that while there is considerable […]
Revamp Your Morning Routine with a Dash of Fun and the Power of When…Then
Posted onWe all want to start our day with a sweet family connection before going our separate ways. But for many families, the day begins with reminding, nagging, coaxing and worse. Here’s a better option. Think of […]
Give the Gift of Family Stories at Holiday Meals and Everyday
Posted onFamily meals are associated with better school performance, fewer behavior problems and lower risk of substance use in our kids. For these reasons and more, we hope that parents will make family meals routine both during […]