Child and adolescent therapists tend to differ widely in their approaches to including parents in treatment. However it can make a difference when you understand your child's goals in therapy, adjust parenting approaches based on consideration of yo...

Talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary. Ideally, it's an ongoing conversation rather than one big “talk.” The good news is you can prepare yourself by planning ahead to focus on the benefits of knowledge and not on the negat...

Does any of this sound like your child?  Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations Constant worry Avoiding situations or places because of fears Complaints of frequen...

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. ...

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 overwhel...

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...

Finding your own nurturing style as a dad can be tricky. We all carry our own ideas about what fatherhood means influenced in part by our own experiences and becoming aware of them help us to decide what behaviors we want to pass on and which to lea...

Maybe you call it stress, maybe you call it anxiety. But we all know that many of us are worn out from just surviving and looking for ways to thrive. Let’s talk.      First, a quick biology lesson. When stress over...

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. ...

Ask any parent around the holidays if they are stressed and you will likely hear them answer, "Yes!"  When parents are feeling stressed, their children are feeling it too. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's important to he...

Have 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....

Co-parenting is often a challenge for parents divorced or separated and living apart. The impact of constant stress and arguments can be exhausting. This course will help you recognize factors that interfere with cooperative co-parenting and provide...

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...

We want our children to live healthy, happy lives with strong connections and a positive sense of self. Conversation is a pathway to developing and sustaining a healthy and trusting relationship with your child and for having a positive impact on ho...

Several Peace at Home Parents requested a class on Habits for Healthy Families and luckily we have just the expert to make it happen. Please join Peace at Home expert Stephanie Rondeau for a conversation on how to build routines that support lifelon...

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 overwhel...

The back to school transition can cause jitters or worse for both you and your child. The good news is that the best thing you can do for your child is to take care of your self. We are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When children display...

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...

Overwhelmed with your child’s challenging behaviors?  Hoping for more patience and struggling to stay calm?  Think sometimes there must be a better way?  You are not alone.  We are built to reflect each other's emotio...

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...