Category: Teens & Young Adults
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 […]
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 […]
Mindfulness Can Reduce Parenting Stress
Posted onDaylight Saving Time might make you feel more stressed as a parent. Mindfulness Can Reduce Parenting Stress, because… Don’t miss Peace at Home Parenting’s Recorded Workshop hosted by Na Zhang PhD MEd, The Power of […]
Middle School Students with ADHD: Support Executive Functioning
Posted onNotes from a Mom and School Counselor Who has Been There Middle schoolers with ADHD need strategies that support executing functioning (EF) skills. Children with ADHD have EF challenges — often referred to as executive dysfunction. […]
