Category: Toddlers & Preschoolers
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 […]
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 […]
A Gift For Yourself This Mother’s Day: Practical Self Care for Busy Moms
Posted onIt’s no secret that moms need to practice self care. You hear it all the time—you can’t pour from an empty cup. But what if you don’t have a village around that you can lean on? […]
Protect Your Child’s Mental Health: Recognize When They Need Help
Posted onThe world we live in is increasingly complex and can be difficult to navigate for anyone, especially for children. Not only are we all still processing and working our way through the pandemic, but there are […]
The Magic Formula: Decrease Stress and Increase Connection to Inspire Cooperation
Posted onIn the midst of day to day stress, creating and maintaining connection with your child can take tremendous focus and effort. In times of conflict, it’s easy to let stress overcome other thought processes. This can […]
Is Your Child Having Trouble Making Friends? Don’t Panic
Posted onIt’s really hard to watch your child have difficulty making friends.You may worry that they’re unhappy and search for ways to fix what you perceive as a problem. The good news is that it’s not always […]
Let’s Increase Awareness AND Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month
Posted onAbout 1 in 44 children in the US have a diagnosis of autism, according to the CDC. It’s likely that your child has friends or classmates who are autistic, or maybe they have been diagnosed themself. […]
