Category: School Age
Dad, Let’s Talk: Why Your Attention Matters More Than Ever
Posted on“Fathers who are emotionally present, who show up and tune in to their kids, create lasting neural patterns of connection that shape how children see themselves and others.” — Dan Siegel, paraphrased from interviews and themes […]
Lighten Mom’s Mental Load to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Posted onParenting can feel like a full-time job… on top of your full-time job. The invisible mental load can be exhausting. If you’re constantly juggling tasks and wondering why it feels so hard—you’re not alone. Perhaps even […]
Raising Financially Savvy Kids
Posted onFinancial literacy for kids is more important than ever. With digital wallets, online shopping, and in-game purchases, children are making money decisions earlier—and often without fully understanding them. Teaching kids about money isn’t just about saving […]
Is Your Child Stressed or Struggling? Recognize the Signs and Learn How to Help
Posted onWhile we’re living in a period of stress and turmoil, we all want to protect our children from pain and uncertainty. But when they’re struggling emotionally, it can be hard to know how to help. You […]
Social Media and Screen Time: Protect Your Child’s Mental Health
Posted onIn today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our children’s lives. Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General released a comprehensive report on social media and youth mental health, shedding light on both the […]
Summer Unplugged: Encourage Kids to Get Off Screens and Outdoors
Posted onAs summer approaches, many parents find themselves facing a familiar challenge: how to pry their children away from screens and encourage them to enjoy the great outdoors. At Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, we understand this […]
LGBTQIA+ Representation in Kids’ Media
Posted onWith PRIDE month in mind, we’ve gathered a list of resources for kids that have LGBTQIA+ representation. Having these resources in your home helps children be more open to diverse kinds of people and lifestyles and […]
Embrace the Sweet Month of June: Celebrate Big and Small Transitions
Posted onHello Peace At Home Families, For many families, June marks the end of the academic year. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work, persistence in dealing with challenges, and growth your child has experienced over […]
Lead Dads: The New Face of Fatherhood
Posted onWhen I spent time with an old friend from college several years ago, my life was very much focused on parenting my two young children and adolescent daughter. I had built my private practice schedule around […]
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 […]
