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Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families

May 2026 | Ruth Freeman

I immediately started thinking about the kinds of conversations I wish parents could hear instead — honest, compassionate, practical discussions led by people who truly understand child development and family relationships.

That’s why I created Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families alongside two Peace At Home teachers I deeply respect: Aaron Weintraub, MS and Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®.

Aaron brings incredible insight into emotional regulation, family dynamics, and neurodiversity. Tanika brings wisdom, warmth, and deep expertise in mental health and attachment. Together, we wanted to create something different from the usual “screens are ruining your kids” conversation.

We wanted to create a workshop that feels hopeful.

A place where parents can exhale.

A place where we can talk honestly about gaming, social media, and screen habits without blaming parents or demonizing technology.

Because the truth is, technology is here to stay. Our job as parents is not to panic. Our job is to help children build healthy relationships with it while protecting what matters most: connection, resilience, emotional health, and family relationships.

In this workshop, we’ll talk about practical ways to reduce screen battles, ease anxiety, set limits that actually stick, and strengthen family connection. We’ll answer real questions from real parents. And maybe most importantly, we’ll remind families that they are not alone in this struggle.

One of the things I love most about Peace At Home is that we always lead with compassion. Yes, we share evidence-based strategies. But we also understand that parenting is emotional. It’s exhausting sometimes. It’s vulnerable work.

One parent recently told us: “I really appreciate all of the validation alongside the tips. The love with which Peace At Home Parenting approaches these topics is just as important as the great information that is shared.”

That meant everything to me because it captures exactly what I hope parents feel when they join us.

Not judged.
Not overwhelmed.
Supported.

So yes, Oprah inspired this workshop, though probably not in the way she intended. She reminded me how desperately parents need parenting experts in this conversation about technology and kids.

And really? I’m secretly hoping Oprah sees this blog, checks out our workshop, and decides to invite Aaron, Tanika, and me onto her platform so we can do what we love most, answer parents’ real questions in meaningful, compassionate, practical ways. I can already picture Oprah asking the thoughtful, piercing questions she asks so beautifully while parents everywhere get the kind of parenting support they truly deserve.

I can dream, right?

Until then, we’ll keep showing up for families the best way we know how, with empathy, evidence, honesty, and hope. Because raising connected kids in a disconnected world is hard and you should never have to do it alone.

Come join me on June 2nd at 12pm or June 4th at 7pm for Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families – click here to register for free.

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