Course Category: School Age

Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Take the Stress Out of Bedtime – Better Sleep for Families

January 22, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Practical Tools to Help Kids Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Rested.  Join us for a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace At Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and renowned sleep expert Lisa Meltzer, Ph.D., as they unpack one of the toughest parenting challenges—getting kids to sleep. Bring your questions, share your struggles, and connect with other parents who are searching for practical, peaceful solutions to bedtime battles.

If bedtime in your home feels more like a showdown than a wind-down, you’re not alone. From toddler stalling and tantrums to school-aged worries, nightmares, and late-night screens, sleep issues are among the most common—and exhausting—concerns for families. During this engaging live session, Ruth and Lisa will help you understand what healthy sleep really looks like for kids and how to create routines that work for your family.

Whether your preschooler still needs a nap or your 8-year-old can’t fall asleep without you, you’ll walk away with clear, evidence-based tools to make bedtime smoother and mornings a whole lot easier. Grab your lunch, join the conversation, and discover how to bring more rest—and peace—into your 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, Search “sleep” in our Search tool to find the resources right for you. Listen to Be Your Child’s Sleep Coach (3-10 year olds) found in the Todder and School Age Quick Video Libraries. Explore all our quick tips and Resource Guides with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts,  and more.
  • Questions? Email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication confidence values
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
Recorded 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 previously hosted 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 handling everyday parenting challenges, even during busy or emotional times. Learn techniques to strengthen your bond with your children and manage emotions during fear, separation, or uncertainty. You’ll also discover ways to create family routines that bring stability and belonging, plus build resilience with strategies that address how trauma affects family life.

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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

Raising Happy, Resilient Kids: Parenting with Optimism and Confidence

November 06, 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 child believes the next new toy, gadget, or pair of cool sneakers will finally make them happy? You’re not alone – we’ve all been there! Sure, those shiny new things might spark joy for a day or two, but what about lasting happiness?

What really makes our kids happy in the long run? Too often, we get swept up in what ads and social media claim will bring joy. It turns out the secret to raising a happy child isn’t found at the mall or in the toy aisle, but in something much more meaningful. We start by learning the difference between pleasure and happiness for both our kids and ourselves.

Research shows that more “stuff” doesn’t lead to real, lifelong happiness. Instead, raising truly happy kids comes from nurturing their inner strengths. Optimism – a hopeful, positive outlook on life – and resilience – the ability to bounce back from challenges – are skills strongly linked to children’s well-being and future success.

The good news is that even though every child has their own temperament, parents can easily help boost these traits. In this fun and practical workshop, we’ll explore simple day-to-day strategies to grow your child’s optimism and resilience (and your own!). 

Best of all, you’ll gain the confidence to set loving limits on all that “stuff” and refocus on what really counts for a happy family. Imagine feeling sure of yourself when you say “enough” to new toys and instead share experiences that make your child light up from the inside out. Whether your child is a toddler, a teen, or somewhere in between, these ideas will help parents of all age groups create a more joyful, connected home. Join Peace at Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and discover how focusing on optimism and resilience can bring more smiles (and fewer gimmies) into your family’s life!

  • 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 School Age Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age
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cooperation health safety
Recorded Workshop

Lighten the Mental Load: Create a Meaningful 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. Watch this previously hosted session 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!

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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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connection holidays stress
Recorded Discussion

Mindful Parenting Strategies to Tame the Chaos and Find Your Calm

October 08, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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

Parenting can often feel chaotic and overwhelming—but you’re not alone in this journey. During this 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. This conversation is a guide to help you reclaim peace at home.

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  • 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 All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Teens & Young Adults
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mental health mindfulness stress
Recorded Workshop

Help Your Child Launch with Confidence:  Shift from CEO to Coach – Emory University Exclusive

October 27, 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

Are you ready to shift from managing the details of your child’s life to guiding them with a coach’s mindset? Watch this previously hosted session with Peace At Home Experts Aaron Weintraub, MS, and Tanika Eaves, PhD, as they focus on the critical parenting approaches that support tweens through young adulthood.  

Starting in the pre-teen years, we’ll explore key strategies that help foster independence while nurturing emotional growth and strong problem-solving skills. You’ll learn how to gradually shift from being the “CEO” of your child’s life to something more like a coach, supporting their development, empowering their decision-making, and helping them build the skills they need. 

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with practical, actionable strategies that help your child develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive. Come learn to coach your child through the journey to independent adulthood with confidence, resilience, and self-sufficiency.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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communication independence problem solving resilience
Quick Video Solution Library

Online Safety & Social Issues

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). 

Screens and social media are part of kids’ daily lives. These videos help you keep your child safe online, handle bullying, and support LGBTQ+ kids with love and understanding.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Quick Video Solution Library

ADHD, Autism & Special Needs

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). 

If your child has ADHD, autism, or special needs, parenting can feel overwhelming. These videos give you simple, proven tools to help your child succeed at home and school.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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Quick Video Solution Library

School & Learning Help

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). 

School can be tough for kids. These videos show you how to help with homework, talk to teachers, and get support if your child is struggling in school.

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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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