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...

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...

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...

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...

College acceptance and rejections are an emotional roller coaster of anticipation, elation, and disappointment. If you remember trying to guess the contents of your college decision envelope by how thick it was, some things have changed. While colle...

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. ...

Your child’s sexuality is part of their identity, and it’s important to talk about it. We know it can be uncomfortable to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, and we also know how important it is to support their confidence and positive...

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...

You may have noticed your pre-teen or teenager getting bored more easily and taking more risks. You’re not alone! During adolescence, your child’s brain goes through big changes that open up new possibilities but also may make communication and ...

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 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. ...

Even the most positive parents lose their way from time to time. The most amazing and challenging part of being a parent is that as soon as you think you have it figured out, your child goes and changes! This session will be a time to reflect on the...

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...

College acceptance and rejections are an emotional roller coaster of anticipation, elation, and disappointment. If you remember trying to guess the contents of your college decision envelope by how thick it was, some things have changed. While colle...