Course Category: PreNatal Infant

Recorded Workshop

Parent Burnout and Kids’ Mental Health: What Really Matters? 

May 16, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

If you’re feeling like you don’t have the bandwidth to be the parent you really want to be, you are not alone. 

One recent study reports that 66% of working parents are experiencing “parental burnout” which may include increased anxiety, depression, use of alcohol, increased punitive parenting and even feeling distant from their kids. At the same time we are seeing soaring rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm and other mental health problems in children and teens. The American Academy of Pediatrics has actually declared a “national crisis” in pediatric mental health. This post-pandemic perfect storm is impacting families across the country. 

This workshop will help you recognize the ways this national crisis may be affecting your family and/or how to protect your family from its impact. You’ll have a chance to consider parenting basics that can reduce family challenges and strengthen family well-being. You’ll be able to look at when you may want to lean in a bit more with your kids and when you can step back to reduce stress.

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Family Mental and Physical Wellness – Mindfulness: Breathwork for Kids and Adults and Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Be Your Child’s Calm Center:Techniques to Calm the Brain, Keep Calm and Pass it on, How Your Childhood May Affect Your Parenting Behavior, Perfectionism: Hidden Barrier to WellBeing, Family Rules and Routine for Better Behavior 
Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication family Health/Wellness
Recorded Workshop

Omnicom Exclusive Workshop – Bring Your Inner Child To Work Day

April 27, 2023 4:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Let’s be real…many of us have had our kids “at work” enough over the past couple of years, but what about our “inner child?” Let’s bring them out to play.  

So what is your “inner child?” One definition refers to your subconscious mind that was picking up messages before you were mentally and emotionally able to fully process what was happening around you. Your inner child holds emotions, memories and beliefs from the past, as well as hopes and dreams for the future. 

Your inner child holds some gifts you may not be accessing. Children learn and thrive through play, so we will examine the ways that bringing that playful part of us to work can stimulate creativity, relaxation and positive relationships.

Join Peace At Home founder, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW and much loved early childhood expert, Cora Megan, MA to think together about how your inner child is either showing up in ways that challenge you or maybe getting ignored in ways that limit your happiness and satisfaction with life. 

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Routines, Transitions, Managing Emotions and more. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Kids Listen Best when Parents are Playful.
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All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
child play working
Recorded Workshop

Vernon Exclusive Workshop – Anxious Children: What Really Helps?

April 26, 2023 7:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Hanna Brinkhaus,MA, LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Your child may be struggling with anxiety. And you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone, and there are proven strategies you can use to help your anxious child. 

Does any of this sound like your child? 

  • Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate 
  • Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations 
  • Constant worry 
  • Avoiding situations or places because of fears 
  • Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches 
  • Sudden and frequent panic attacks 

One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, childhood anxiety doesn’t just go away, and many will grow up to be anxious adults. If you’re wondering what to say to your anxious child to help them, or if you’re simply curious what symptoms of child anxiety look like, this workshop is for you. 

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Support Your Anxious Child Library . Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Children and Anxiety: How can I Help? and Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How Your Emotions Affect Your Child’s Behavior
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All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
adhd anxious communication
DIscussion with an Expert

Monthly Q&A: What Does it Mean to Be a Good Father in an Unpredictable World?

June 27, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Peace At Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW will host this Q&A with teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS as they share their stories, insights, and tips on how to be a good father in today’s world. Learn how dads can overcome negative (and positive) stereotypes, support their children’s development, and balance work and family life. Most importantly bring any questions (about being a dad, partnering with a dad, dealing with the absence of a dad or other parenting issues) for some quick answers from two seasoned experts about your challenges.

  • Click the button above to register for this 45 minute, virtual, Interactive Q&A discussion.  We’ll email (1) a zoom link to add to your calendar and (2) reminders as the date gets closer. Come learn proven solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Our Parenting Principles Library. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all of the classes.
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All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
father Monthly Q&A positive relationships safety
Recorded Workshop

Get Ready for Baby: Make Time For Yourself Before and After Birth

May 10, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

Taking care of your own wellness is more important than ever while pregnant and after baby’s arrival.  Many parents, however, find it difficult to prioritize their own routines. Join us to discover benefits and practical ways to take care of yourself while preparing for a new baby. Becoming aware of your own rhythms of eating, sleeping, working and playing sets the stage for you to think about including your baby’s care needs in your daily routine. Join other parents-to-be and Peace at Home experts to discuss strategies to prepare your life and daily routines for the arrival of a new baby.

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Get Ready for Baby & Enjoy the First Year Library.  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Keep Your Relationship With Your Baby Strong as You Return to Work, Learn Baby’s Needs: Eat, Play, Sleep
Ages
PreNatal Infant
Tags
birth infant
Recorded Workshop

Coming Out Together: Parenting Your Magical LGBTQIA+ Kid, Session 1

April 17, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Acey Neel,MA, LPC Colleen K. Vesely,Ph.D.

Challenges & Solutions

You are invited to our three part series on Coming Out Together: Parenting Your Magical LGBTQIA+ Kid.    Confused about how your child views their own sex and gender? Worried that your child won’t be accepted and safe? You are not alone. Join us for honest, informative and authentic conversations facilitated by two Peace At Home specialists who are parents as well as professionals in the fields of child development, mental health, and family science. Give your child and yourself the gift of opening up to see the world through your child’s eyes and recognizing what they need from you in order to thrive. Come to one session or join us for them all. 

  • Watch our first session Aren’t They Too Young to Make These Decisions—What’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity? In the first workshop of the series, we will discuss LGBTQIA+ basic terminology with a focus on the distinction between sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We’ll explore how social media has transformed the landscape of identity and how we as parents can nurture our own growth alongside the growth of our children.

Click the links below to learn more about the other sessions in the series:

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, LGBTQ+ and Gender Essentials. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
identity LGBTQ+
Recorded Workshop

Easy Meal Prep for Busy Parents (MIT)

April 27, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Stephanie Rondeau,MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CHC

Challenges & Solutions

Creating healthy meal plans for your family can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Discover strategies to help you plan healthy family meals without getting overwhelmed. Meal prep doesn’t have to involve hours in the kitchen every Sunday afternoon. If you’re short on time and looking for easy tips to plan ahead, this virtual workshop is for you. We’ll discuss nutrition basics for your family and tips to take the stress out of healthy meal prep. Join other parents and discover strategies to plan ahead when it doesn’t feel like you have any spare time.

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Family Mental and Physical Wellness. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Talking to Teens: Communication for Connection and Positive Connections for More Cooperation for Teens

 

Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
mealtimes
Recorded Workshop

How to Protect my Child’s Mental Health

April 24, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Without attention, mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential. Whether you want to prevent future issues, your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or you have significant concerns, the good news is that you can help. Join us. 

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. Discover why without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential, and what you can do to help. 

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Mental Health Knowledge and Skills to Support your Child Library Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including School Refusal: What’s Important to Know and What Can I Do? and Positive Connections for More Cooperation
Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions mental health rules/routines
Recorded Workshop

Talking to my Child About their Diagnosis of Autism

April 18, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

A diagnosis of a mental health issue or disability can come as a relief when it validates or expands your understanding of your child. It gives your family a place to start creating a support plan. You may also wonder about how much to say and how to say it to your child in a way that doesn’t harm their self-worth. In addition, when others in your family or community display symptoms of these challenges, children will often make up explanations that are not accurate. In all these cases, children will benefit from straightforward information delivered with a compassionate point of view. A little bit of preparation can go a long way in helping your child cope well and strengthen their resilience. Join Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman and teacher Aaron Weintraub for a lively discussion as well as answers to your questions about this important topic.

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, ADHD and Autism: Help Your Child Thrive Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Positive Discipline for Children with ADHD: Understand Your Child’s Brian, and Help Your Child with Autism to Make Friends
Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
autism communication
Recorded Workshop

Let’s Get on the Same Page: Practical Steps to Resolve Parenting Style Conflicts (EMORY)

April 26, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting differences between partners can be helpful, but over time those conflicting parenting styles can become problematic. Join us to learn how to peacefully resolve parenting conflicts and get on the same page

Each of us grows up in a unique family and when we come together as a couple, we don’t usually talk about our parenting beliefs until children are actually on the scene. Unfortunately, different parenting styles can cause undue stress on a marriage. But there are practical strategies you can use to get on the same page with your partner about common parenting disagreements. Join us to understand conflicting parenting styles and learn how to resolve your conflicts as a team. 

  • 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. If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles Library . Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How Your Emotions Affect Your Child’s Behavior, How Your Childhood May Affect Your Parenting Behavior and Family Rules and Routines for Better Behavior
Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation parenting style