Course Category: All, Mental Health

Quick Tip

Managing a Stress Response State

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Your kid takes their cues from you. When you pause and get yourself calm first, you’re actually helping them calm down too. It’s like giving them a little dose of your steadiness—and they really need that when things feel out of control.

Listen in on this one-minute video as Peace at Home expert Cora Megan, MA, shares how to be your child’s calm center.

Looking for more tips like this? Try our Search Tool, Resource Guides, or email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com, and we’ll connect you with proven solutions that produce positive results.

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All, Mental Health
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stress
Recorded Workshop

Help Your Child Make Friends: When to Lean in and When to Let Go

August 05, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

It’s hard to watch our children struggle socially. When they’re left out, caught in conflict, or simply unsure how to make a connection we might feel helpless or unsure how to respond. Our instinct may be to fix things, coach them or even try to change them —but real friendship skills run deeper.

In this caring, practical workshop, you’ll learn how to guide your child from the inside out. Discover ways to nurture self-awareness and self-acceptance. You’ll find ways to support the empathy and confidence that make strong relationships possible. You’ll gain clarity on how and when to intervene when friendships get rocky—without taking over or making things worse.

Benefits for Your Child:

Your child will gain confidence, emotional insight, and practical skills to build and sustain meaningful friendships.

Benefits for You:

You’ll feel more confident supporting your child through social challenges with calm, clarity, and concrete tools.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted. 
  • Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence
  • For additional support, check out the School Age Kids and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Guides with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  Check out this recorded workshop: Be Your Child’s Emotions Coach (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence mental health
Recorded Workshop

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

July 22, 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 session, we’ll 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.

Join 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
Tags
anxiety emotions perfectionism
Recorded Discussion

Independence Isn’t Optional Prepare Your Teens and Tweens to Cope Without You, Starting Now

July 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

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

Challenges & Solutions

Before the demands of a new school year return, listen in on a refreshing Lunch & Learn conversation with Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and Experts Amy Alamar, EdD and Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®. Together, they explore simple, effective strategies that can make a powerful difference in how you support your tween or teen — emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

This candid, interactive discussion will help you recognize what truly matters. You’ll gain practical strategies to help you raise emotionally resilient, confident, and independent kids — without pressure or unrealistic demands. Step into the next chapter of parenting with courage, clarity, and calm.

Book Recommendations discussed

  1. Don’t Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mother’s of Adolescent Daughters by Ann F. Caron, Ed.D, is linked here.
  2.  Mindset by Carol Dweck (link here)
  3. The Parenting Project: Build Extraordinary Relationships With Your Kids Through Daily Conversation by Amy Alamar EdD (Link here)
  • Click the play button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion and check out the handout too.  
  • For additional support, check out the Teens and Young Adult Resource Page and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  Check out this recorded workshop: Unlock Your Teen’s Potential and Build Resilience.
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, on-demand resources, podcasts, blogs and more. And if you need personalized support, you can connect with an expert for one-on-one support too. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence resilience
Recorded Workshop

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

June 24, 2025 2:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted. Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • 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 our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication emotions mental health
Recorded Workshop

Protect Your Teens’ Mental Health: Recognize and Cope with Depression and Anxiety – Farmington Exclusive

June 05, 2025 7:30 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

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

Challenges & Solutions

​Adolescence is a pivotal period marked by important physical, cognitive, and social transformations. As teenagers navigate the challenges of self-identity and social dynamics, they may exhibit moodiness, anxiety, or irritability. However, when these behaviors escalate to withdrawal, lethargy, altered eating or sleeping patterns, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, or conflicts with peers and adults, it could indicate underlying depression or anxiety.​

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mood disorders is essential for providing timely and effective support. This session will equip you with practical strategies to foster healthy coping mechanisms and promote your teen’s emotional well-being. We’ll discuss common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring that your approaches are supportive and constructive.​

Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Viana Turcios-Cotto Ph.D for this live, interactive session. Be better prepared to support your teen through the challenges of adolescence, promoting a healthier and more communicative parent-teen relationship.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop previously hosted. Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • For additional support, check out our two resource pages Teens and Young Adults and Mental Health Essentials.  You’ll find quick video libraries, full length recordings, blogs, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication mental health teen safety
Recorded Workshop

Lighten Mom’s Mental Load to Boost Kids’ Mental Health

May 13, 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

Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks and the invisible mental load of parenting? Join us for an insightful workshop on how sharing responsibilities with your partner can ease stress, improve your well-being, and create a healthier environment for your children. 

We’ll explore strategies for balancing household and parenting duties, letting go of unrealistic expectations—including the pressure to be a “perfect” parent—and fostering a more equitable partnership. Research shows that when parents perceive their responsibilities as fairly shared, they experience greater relationship satisfaction, increased intimacy, and become more effective, present parents. 

Come learn how to lighten your load and build a stronger, happier family. Leave feeling confident, lighter, and ready to create a more connected, joyful family life!

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
  • Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with our quick video libraries on that page Peace at Home Starts Here and Parent Well-Being plus handouts, blogs, podcasts and full-length recordings. (log in to access the content).
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, and on-demand resources, or connect you with an expert for one-on-one support. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com

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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing
Tags
co-parenting communication parenting style stress
Recorded Workshop

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

May 20, 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 Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.

Your calm is their calm. Let’s build resilience together.

Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication emotions mental health
Recorded Discussion

Daily Family 15: Uninterrupted Connection

November 01, 2024 12:00 am EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for our October Challenge follow-up. We’ll reflect on the connections built throughout October, discuss successes and challenges, and offer strategies for keeping the momentum going.

  • The October Challenge – Peace at Home challenged you to spend 15 minutes each day with your child – uninterrupted, no screens, no phones, to strengthen your bond, improve communication, reduce conflict and misbehavior, and boost your child’s self-esteem. For 15 minutes each day, we challenged you to say NO to technology, multitasking, agendas, criticism and nagging and say YES to play, laughter, hugs and smiles, eye contact, reflective listening with curiosity and empathy.

Whether you’ve completed the challenge or are just getting started, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for continuing to have meaningful, distraction-free time with your child(ren). Learn how to make these 15-minute moments a lasting part of your family’s routine.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
  • Explore Peace at Home’s Resource Pages (located in the top menu) for quick video solution libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, on-demand resources, podcasts, blogs and more. And if you need personalized support, you can connect with an expert for one-on-one support too. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions independence
Recorded Workshop

Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Child (Yale WorkLife)

October 16, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

The parent-child relationship is the most powerful mental health intervention known to humankind. – Bessel van der Kolk, MD

All children are sad, anxious, irritable, or aggressive at times. Occasionally kids find it challenging to sit still, pay attention, or interact with others. In most cases, these are just typical phases in their development. However, these behaviors may indicate a more serious problem in some children. Without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential.  Whether your child is doing fine and you want to prevent future mental health issues, or just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or has actually declared concerning thoughts, you can help. 

Join Peace at Home Founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW, for this important workshop.

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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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mental health