Course Category: All, Mental Health

Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Meaningful Holidays Without the Pressure

November 19, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Balancing Kids, Grandparents, Gifts and More. The holidays are meant to bring joy—but for many parents, they also come with stress, family pressure, and competing expectations. Between excited kids, endless gift lists, and well-meaning grandparents who may have very different ideas about what’s “best,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

This year, join Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and guest Cora D’Alessandro, MA for a Lunch & Learn Discussion that will help parents of children of all ages create more meaningful, joyful holidays—without the stress.

Ruth and Cora will share practical strategies and compassionate insights on how to manage holiday stress, honor family traditions, and set loving boundaries with grandparents while keeping the focus on connection. You’ll learn how to collaborate across generations to create celebrations that feel good for everyone—especially your kids.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
  • After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Guide with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email us  at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication family routines
Live Interactive Workshop

From Stress to Strength: Parenting Tools for First Responders

October 23, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW expert - viana turcious-cotto Viana Turcios-Cotto,Ph.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Being a first responder and a parent means navigating more than just parenting. It can mean balancing high-stress exposure, unpredictable shifts, and emotional wear that can ripple through your family at home. This live, interactive workshop is designed just for you. We’ll tackle the myths and stressors unique to your life—offering straightforward, science-backed communication and discipline strategies that fit your reality.

You’ll gain:

  • Practical tools for daily parenting challenges during busy schedules and emotional upheaval
  • Connection-building techniques proven to keep bonds strong between you and your kids
  • Emotion management strategies that help children—and you—cope with fear, separation, and uncertainty
  • Family rules, routines and rituals that bring stability and belonging in spite of shift work and workplace trauma
  • Coping and resilience-building skills informed by how trauma spills over into family life

Ask questions in real time, get personalized guidance, and leave with downloadable handouts that describe tools you can put into action immediately.

If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
  • After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out the Teens and Young Adult Resource Page with a quick video library, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions rules/routines
Live Interactive Workshop

Lighten the Mental Load: Create a Connected, Low-Stress Holiday Season

October 28, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home expert Lucinda Gibbons Lucinda Gibbons,MMFT

Challenges & Solutions

The holidays are meant to bring joy. But for many parents, they also bring pressure, endless planning, and the weight of everyone else’s expectations. In fact, one poll found 20% of parents say holiday stress negatively affects family life – and nearly twice as many moms as dads rate their stress levels as “high.”

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to share the mental load of holiday prep and planning, and how to set clear expectations and boundaries. We’ll also show you ways to make the planning process part of your family connection, rather than a solo burden. Whether you’re parenting solo or with a partner, and whatever your children’s ages, you’ll leave with practical tools to bring more ease, equity, and joy into your holiday season – starting with Halloween!

Parents are craving:

  • Recognition of the invisible labor they carry (especially for moms).
  • Tools to communicate, collaborate, and share the load — especially with partners and older kids.
  • A path to connection, not just survival, through the holidays.
  • Relief from being the “default planner” of every meal, gift, and moment.

Let’s do this together. Join us for straight talk, simple solutions, and practical ways to create less stress and more joy, so your whole family can look forward to the holiday season!

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
  • After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out our Protect Your Child’s Mental Health Resource Guide with a quick video library, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  (log in to access the content). 
  • Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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connection holidays stress
Live Discussion with an Expert

Mindful Parenting Strategies to Tame the Chaos and Find Your Calm

October 08, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace At Home Parenting Expert Na Zhang Na Zhang,PhD, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and Peace at Home expert Na Zhang, Ph.D., as they tackle the parenting issues that matter most to you. Feel free to ask questions, share your comments, and connect with fellow parents who are also seeking solutions to their toughest parenting challenges.

Parenting can often feel chaotic and overwhelming—but you’re not alone in this journey. During this live lunchtime session, Ruth and Na will share mindful parenting strategies to help you reduce stress and avoid parental burnout while building more calm, connection, and cooperation at home. This honest discussion will explore what’s really driving parental burnout and, more importantly, what you can do to overcome it in your day-to-day family life.

Whether you’re dealing with toddler tantrums, teen tech battles, or just a never-ending family to-do list, you’ll come away with simple, practical techniques to find your calm amid the chaos at home. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your child and feel more in control of each day. Grab your lunch, bring your questions, and even your real-life mess—this Lunch and Learn conversation is a welcoming space to help you reclaim peace at home.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
  • After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Guide with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. Find the link on your top menu under Resources.
  • Questions? Email us  at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Teens & Young Adults
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mental health mindfulness stress
Recorded Workshop

Chasing Perfect: How Comparison is Stealing Your Joy and Making Parenting Harder – Emory Exclusive

September 11, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Does it ever feel like your family is stuck in an endless race—to do more, be more, or measure up to others? Unrealistic expectations can leave both parents and children feeling like they’re never enough.

In this previously hosted session, we explore how perfectionism and comparison are deeply intertwined, feeding the illusion that other families “have it all together.” Social media, academic pressure, and even well-meaning parenting habits can reinforce this cycle, increasing stress, anxiety, and disconnection within the family.

Perfectionism has become increasingly common, especially among young people, over the past 30 years and is associated with depression, eating disorders, and even suicide. But the good news is, you can interrupt this cycle. You’ll learn how to shift away from unrealistic standards and toward values like authenticity, connection, and self-compassion.

Watch this previously hosted session with Peace at Home Founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW, to learn how to recognize these harmful patterns, understand their emotional impact, and take concrete steps to foster a healthier, more accepting family environment.

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All, Mental Health
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anxiety emotions perfectionism
Quick Video Solution Library

Emotional & Mental Health

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Our Solution Series Libraries are developed around a specific parenting challenge. Each Series includes a collection of hand-picked, easily digestible (15 min+/-) videos which unlock a key piece of the parenting puzzle.  Read our summary of this Series below then click on each lesson to access the class description, video, handouts, and information about our Expert(s). 

When kids worry, act out, or feel sad, it’s hard to know how to help. These videos give you tools to support your child’s feelings and create a calmer home.

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Live Interactive Workshop

Gummies, Vaping, Nicotine and Cannabis: What Teens Know and Parents NEED to Know_MIT Exclusive

November 03, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Avatar photo Jonathan Beazley,LADC, LMFT Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

A lot has changed since you were a kid.

Today’s teens face a rapidly shifting landscape of substance use—from flavored vapes and high-potency cannabis products to THC-infused sodas and colorful gummies that look like harmless candy. These products are easily accessible, cleverly marketed, and often perceived as “safer” alternatives, even though the risks are real and rising.

You’ll explore why adolescence naturally invites risk taking, how substances like nicotine and cannabis affect developing brains, and how to recognize the difference between experimentation and early signs of addiction. Whether your child is substance-free or already experimenting, this workshop will equip you with the tools to respond calmly, clearly, and effectively. When you’re informed, connected, and proactive, you can make a powerful difference.

Join Jonathan Beazley, LADC, LMFT, and Ruth Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace At Home Parenting, for this interactive workshop, which combines clinical expertise with real-world strategies to help you support your teen without shame or fear.

If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
  • After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out MIT’s Peace at Home Parenting Solutions Center. You may want to start here: Teen and Young Adult Resource Guide, where you will find quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and articles. (log in to access the content)
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
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alcohol drugs safety
Recorded Workshop

Be the Anchor Your Child Needs in a Turbulent World – Yale Exclusive

June 04, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E® Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

The world can often feel overwhelming, for us as parents and even more so for our children. From unsettling news headlines to the stresses of daily life, kids today face more uncertainty than ever. As a parent, you may wonder: How can I help my child feel safe, secure, and resilient in the face of so much instability?

In this confidence-building workshop, you’ll gain practical science-backed tools and insights to become your child’s source of calm and strength. 

By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away feeling confident in your ability to create a stable, nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.

  • Click the button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted workshop.
  • For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication emotions mental health
Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

September 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Expert Marianne Barton Marianne Barton,P.h.D

Challenges & Solutions

Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in, ask questions, make comments, and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions.

Parenting a child with mental health issues is incredibly tough—and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’ve ever asked, “Is this normal or something more?” or wondered, “Should I step in—or step back?” you’re not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed trying to support a child in therapy or facing mental health struggles or even wondering if my child needs more help?

Join Peace at Home Parenting founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW and guest expert Marianne Barton, PhD, for an honest, practical conversation about how to support your child’s mental health without losing yourself in the process.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create an emotionally supportive home environment
  • Recognize when your child may need more support
  • Distinguish between setbacks and progress in treatment
  • Play a meaningful role in your child’s therapy
  • Use evidence-based strategies to avoid parental burnout
  • Repair and strengthen your relationship through honest connection

Let’s stop parenting from panic mode—and start from a place of compassion, clarity, and connection. Your support can be a powerful part of your child’s healing.

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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults
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anxiety counseling depression therapy

Dopamine versus serotonin

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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All, Mental Health
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mental health testimony