Course Category: School Age

Live Interactive Workshop

Get on the Same Page: Practical Steps to Resolve Parenting Style Conflicts

January 28, 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 Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

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. Parenting differences between partners can be helpful, but over time those conflicting styles can become problematic. These differences can cause undue stress on a marriage and on children as well. But there are practical strategies you can use to get on the same page about common parenting disagreements. 

We’ll touch on sugar, screens and children’s emotions as examples of key areas where parents may differ. Join us to understand conflicting parenting styles and gain strategies to resolve your conflicts as a team. 

Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Advisor and Expert, Aaron Weintraub, MS, to start the new year on the same page. 

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All Ages All, Mental Health Essentials All, Parent, Self Care and Awareness Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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balance communication CoParenting Family Parenting Styles Parents Communication Positive Relationships mental health self-care work-life working parent
Discussion with an Expert

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 completed the challenge or are just getting started, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for continuing meaningful, distraction-free time with your child(ren). You’ll also have the chance to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn how to make these 15-minute moments a lasting part of your family’s routine.

  • 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.
    If you do not have a Peace at Home account, please use the New to Peace at Home button above to register.
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All Ages All, Mental Health Essentials School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions independence
Recorded Workshop

Sugar, Screens, and Routines: Find the Right Balance for Your Family (OMG)

December 03, 2024 2:30 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

When you just need time to get things done, extending kids’ screen time seems like an easy fix.  Maybe you just agree to another treat so your child will give you some peace. These small habits may result in less cooperation, calm, and even happiness in your family. These small habits, however, can become patterns that lead to more problems.  Let’s talk about some other approaches that work.

Daily schedules are busy and parents are coping with more and more demands. A recent report tells us that 66% of working parents are experiencing “parental burnout.” Sadly this is happening at the same time as a mental health crisis among our children and teens. Shortcuts like more screen time and sugar might be considered “parenting hacks.” And they work in the moment. However, in the long run, they often result in less cooperation, calm, and even happiness in your family. Sugar and screens are associated with pleasure. We adults use these solutions to get through the day as well. What’s the problem? We are learning that the biology of pleasure is actually in contrast to the biology of happiness. We do a lot of things that make us feel good in the moment but don’t lead to happiness or a sense of well-being. Kids look to us to help them know how to feel about the world. Are we passing on quick hits of pleasure habits that lead to happiness?

  • 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. 
  • Email our Parent Guides if you are looking for more support at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions School Libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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balance Rules/ Routines screen-time
Live Interactive Workshop

Positive Discipline for Peace at Home (OMG)

November 20, 2024 2:00 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 Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Are you raising your voice too often and wishing for more patience? Are you concerned that you are too strict or too easy? Do you sometimes think there must be a better way? You are not alone. 

Join us for this interactive, engaging workshop to gain the simple, practical tools you need to raise the children you really want – cooperative, confident and connected positively with family and friends. During this class, you will discover myths that keep parents repeating ineffective discipline techniques that can actually increase misbehavior. You will learn evidence-based, straightforward strategies that increase and sustain child compliance, support child self-worth and strengthen your parent-child relationship. 

  • This course has been canceled and will be rescheduled – stay tuned! Check out other upcoming live workshops here
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions School Age Library, Connection = Cooperation Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age
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cooperation discipline rules/routines
Recorded Workshop

Raise Happy Children: Parenting for Optimism and Resilience (OMG)

November 13, 2024 2:00 pm EDT
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

Parents sometimes feel discouraged when their children want more toys, the newest technology, or the coolest sneakers that they believe will make them really happy. And maybe those things will work…for a few hours or a couple of days. How often do we get caught up in what media tells us will bring joy into our lives? 

Let’s explore what really makes our kids happy?

Research tells us that “things” don’t really make us happy. While temperament is inborn, parents can actually help children increase optimism (positive outlook and hopefulness) and resilience (ability to effectively bounce back from challenges). These capacities are strongly connected to well-being and success.

Let’s examine your day to day interactions and consider approaches that will increase these important traits in yourself and your children. You will also gain the courage to set limits on “stuff” and focus on what counts in building a happy family. 

  • 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. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
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School Age
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cooperation health safety
Recorded Workshop

Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How to Stay Calm When Your Child is Stressed (OMG)

October 22, 2024 2:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions or challenging behaviors? 

Do you find yourself struggling to stay calm? 

You are not alone. 

Human beings are built to reflect each other’s emotions. When our children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. You probably start to feel stressed, angry, fearful, or overwhelmed just like your kids. And you can’t help your child solve their problem or manage their behaviors if your own brain is stressed. So what can you do differently? You will learn practical strategies to help you be a calm center for your child’s emotional world.

  • 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 Quick Video Solutions School Age Library, Connection = Cooperation.  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age
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calm connection cooperation emotions health/ wellness mental health
Recorded Workshop

Who owns the problem? How to teach problem solving and resilience (OMG exclusive)

October 16, 2024 2:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

  • Do you find yourself trying to solve your child’s problems?
  • Do you sometimes get into conflict about problems that aren’t really yours to solve?
  • Do you wish your child would be more effective at dealing with challenges? 

When you recognize who “owns” a problem, you can determine who is responsible for solving it. Once you know which problems are yours to solve and which problems are your child’s responsibility to solve, life gets a lot easier.

We often fall into conflicts when we try to solve our kids’ problems. And most importantly, when teens perceive that they are problem solvers, they are less likely to use substances, less likely to harm themselves or others and they are all around more competent. When you teach your child problem solving skills, you are strengthening their emotional intelligence. This asset will help them succeed in relationships, at work and in most endeavors now and in the future. 

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop. Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles, Progress not Perfection.  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Who Owns the Problem – Coach Problem Solving Skills 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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communication Connections emotions
FREE

Helicopter Parenting or Mindful Underparenting: What’s Good Enough?

October 15, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

The US Surgeon General has declared that the stress and mental health challenges faced by parents constitute a serious public health concern for our country. Almost half of parents say, most days their stress is completely overwhelming.

Join Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS for an illuminating conversation about focusing on what really helps kids thrive. 

Take some time to reflect on approaches from “Helicopter Parenting” to “Mindful Underparenting.” 

Consider simple, good enough parenting strategies that bring out the best in your kids while lowering stress in both your mind and your family.

Intensive vs Balanced Parenting – 

“Intensive” or “Helicopter Parenting” is a popular trend that may be part of the problem. Characterized by a relentless focus on children’s achievement and a high level of involvement in their activities, this approach is rooted in the belief that investing enormous amounts of time and energy into a child’s development will yield the best outcomes. However, this approach can come with significant drawbacks, not the least of which is stress on the whole family. 

An alternative approach might be what one observer called “mindful underparenting” – getting more comfortable with kids feeling bored, leaving screens at home while kids get fussy about routine activities like food shopping, etc.  Many parents feel they need permission to take a step back from parenting behaviors that seem rooted in fear and doubt about our children’s capacities to find their way in the world. Can we define “Good Enough Parenting” that is about creating clear limits and boundaries, yet allowing for enough freedom within those limits for true learning to occur. Can we let our kids feel some discomfort, let them struggle, and just support them work it through?

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion.  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.
  • New To Peace at Home? Register for free using the “New to Peace at Home” button above and watch this Workshop for free too.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  The kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: Techniques to Calm the Brain.
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All, Mental Health Essentials All, Parent, Self Care and Awareness School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions mental health
Live Interactive Workshop

Sugar, Screens, and Routines: Find the Right Balance for Your Family

October 23, 2024 5:30 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

When you just need time to get things done, extending kids’ screen time seems like an easy fix.  Maybe you just agree to another treat so your child will give you some peace. These small habits may result in less cooperation, calm, and even happiness in your family. These small habits, however, can become patterns that lead to more problems.  Let’s talk about some other approaches that work.

Daily schedules are busy and parents are coping with more and more demands. A recent report tells us that 66% of working parents are experiencing “parental burnout.” Sadly this is happening at the same time as a mental health crisis among our children and teens. Shortcuts like more screen time and sugar might be considered “parenting hacks.” And they work in the moment. However, in the long run, they often result in less cooperation, calm, and even happiness in your family. Sugar and screens are associated with pleasure. We adults use these solutions to get through the day as well. What’s the problem? We are learning that the biology of pleasure is actually in contrast to the biology of happiness. We do a lot of things that make us feel good in the moment but don’t lead to happiness or a sense of well-being. Kids look to us to help them know how to feel about the world. Are we passing on quick hits of pleasure habits that lead to happiness?

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University in (Location to be added).
  • Please register ahead of time (link to be added or removed as per client).
  • Questions or support? Email our Parent Guides  Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
balance Rules/ Routines screen-time
Recorded Workshop

Affirming Parent Practices: How to Nurture Confidence and Connection – exclusive for Teladoc employees

October 03, 2024 1:00 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 Colleen K Vesely Colleen K. Vesely,Ph.D.

Challenges & Solutions

The phrase “Affirming Parenting” has emerged in association with helping children explore their own gender identity such as affirming your child’s perception of themselves, advocating for their rights, seeking expertise to support your child, protecting them against gender-biased prejudice and other supportive actions. Being an Affirming Parent with children who identify as LGBTQ+ is especially important because they are more at risk for anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. When youth perceive their parents as affirming, the risk of mental health difficulties is significantly reduced. 

While LGBTQ+ kids are more at risk than their gender-normative peers, rates of anxiety, depression and suicidality are soaring among youth in the US. This means that all of our children need Affirming Parenting right now because it is a powerful protective factor. 

This workshop will equip parents, guardians and caregivers with the tools and insights needed to embrace and implement affirming parenting practices that benefit all children. Whether you are new to affirming parenting or seeking to deepen your existing practices, you will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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affirming parenting LGBTQ+
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