School refusal, also known as school avoidance, is a misunderstood and complex challenge. While school refusal is often viewed as misbehavior, in most cases students are simply too anxious to enter the school environment and, in the cases of some st...

Got questions? Bring them on! Applying new parenting approaches often requires support. You may be changing parenting practices that have been handed down from generation to generation and we’ve got your back as doubts and frustrations may arise. ...

It has been said that perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or appearances. The tendency toward perfectionism has increased significantly among young people over the past 30 years. It can be associated wi...

You don't have to go it alone. Being able to recognize the behavior as symptoms and having a clear plan about how to invite cooperation and respond to challenging behaviors will reduce your family stress and strengthen your child's positive behavior...

Are you raising your voice too often and wishing for more patience?  Are you concerned that you are too strict or too easy?  Do you sometimes think there must be a better way?  You are not alone.  Join us for this int...

Screen time is a red-hot issue between parents and children. Parents complain they can’t get screen time under control and kids can’t seem to get enough. Over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, crav...

We parents of young children have too much to do and not enough time to do it. So certain things fall off the to-do list, and fitness is usually one of the first to go. At the same time, we know deep down that we are more patient and positive when w...

Una mejor relación con su hijo comienza con ayudarlo a comprender y hablar sobre sus propios sentimientos y los sentimientos de los demás. Esta habilidad se llama "inteligencia emocional" y le ayuda a sentirse mejor consigo mismo y a acercarse má...

Many parents try punishment or persuasion to help misbehaving or withdrawn children to improve their behavior. You have likely discovered that these methods are not especially effective, especially with children who display special needs. This class...

Are your children asking difficult questions? Wondering how to respond to their worries? Feeling stressed yourself about this topic? Let's talk. Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW will be joined by Hanna Brinkhaus, LCSW to think out loud about...

Healthy social emotional skills (SES) for gifted teens are learned and reinforced when schools and families work together consistently and with good communication. Social emotional skills help kids learn to: manage feelings, develop an awareness of ...

Family meals are associated with school success, lower rates of teen problems and an assortment of positive outcomes. Yet, parents find it hard to keep consistent mealtimes and often mistakenly use feeding and mealtimes to try to enforce healthy eat...

Got questions? Bring them on! Applying new parenting approaches often requires support. You may be changing parenting practices that have been handed down from generation to generation and we’ve got your back as doubts and frustrations may arise. ...

Parent stress has dramatically increased since the start of the pandemic, but children's essential needs haven't really changed.  Parents are less stressed when they recognize myths that may cause family conflict and understand what's most i...

Does the idea of talking with your child about sexual orientation feel difficult or even a little scary?Are you confused about the changing ways that many in our society see these issues?Feeling the need for some guidance about how to support your c...

Does your child seem unmotivated, stressed or just bored when it comes to school? Do you play homework police instead of connecting positively with your child? Are you confused about what will really help?  Many parents feel overwhelmed or o...

No matter the age of your child, you've probably experienced some difficulty that's led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your chi...

Does it feel impossible to take care of your family and yourself too?  Do you feel guilty about making your own health a priority?  Do you believe that healthy changes are just too challenging?  You are not alone.  He...

Are you sometimes overwhelmed by your child's feelings? Does your child have trouble verbalizing his/her emotions? Do their displays of emotion seem like misbehavior to you?  A better relationship with your child starts with emotional intell...

Got questions? Bring them on! Applying new parenting approaches often requires support. You may be changing parenting practices that have been handed down from generation to generation and we’ve got your back as doubts and frustrations may arise. ...