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Recorded Workshop

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

November 03, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Jonathan Beazley,LADC, LMFT

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.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
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

Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

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

Recorded Discussion

Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

September 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Marianne Barton,P.h.D

Challenges & Solutions

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?

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

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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All, Mental Health

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mental health testimony

Quick Tip

Managing a Stress Response State

Expert

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

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

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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

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.

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 Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Pages with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. Check out the quick video Perfectionism Hidden Barrier to Well Being. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email our Parent Guides at solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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All, Mental Health

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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

Amy Alamar,EdD

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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

Don’t Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mother’s of Adolescent Daughters by Ann F. Caron, Ed.D, is linked here.
Mindset by Carol Dweck (link here)
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

Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

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.

Ages

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

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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

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communication mental health teen safety