Course Category: School Age

Interactive Workshops

LGBTQ+ and Gender Essentials

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Acey Neel Acey Neel,MA, LPC Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Poshi Walker Poshi Walker,MSW

Challenges & Solutions

When a child opens up about their gender identity or sexual orientation, they’re trusting you with an important personal truth. These conversations may bring up fear or uncertainty, but they also offer a powerful opportunity to build trust and connection. These workshops help caregivers respond with empathy, confidence, and love—whether their child is exploring identity, coming out, or simply learning to navigate an often complicated world. Participants will gain tools to foster acceptance, protect mental health, and support authentic self-expression at every stage.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
gender identity LGBTQ+ Sexuality
Interactive Workshops

Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health

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 Peace at Home Parenting Expert Denise Parent Denise Parent,LMFT Peace at Home Parenting Expert Kim Barton Kimberly Barton,Ph.D Peace At Home Parenting Expert Na Zhang Na Zhang,PhD, MEd Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

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

These Peace At Home Parenting workshops equip families with the knowledge and tools to support children’s emotional well-being—no clinical background required. When parents understand how to recognize signs of stress, anxiety, or depression, and respond with calm, connection, and confidence, children are more likely to thrive. Whether you’re supporting families in a school, workplace, or community organization, these workshops offer practical strategies that strengthen relationships and build resilience where it matters most—at home.

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All, Mental Health Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
behavior discipline emotions mental health rules/routines
Interactive Workshops

School Success

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 Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Every child deserves to feel capable and confident at school. These workshops help parents build the home-school connection, support emotional well-being, and create routines that strengthen academic success. From navigating special education, tackling transitions, or just trying to end the nightly homework battle, attendees gain practical tools that reduce stress and help children thrive—starting at home.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication independence learning motivation school social-emotional special education teachers
Recorded Workshop

Parenting for Mental Health: Why Individual Therapy Probably Isn’t Enough for Your Child

November 08, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

  • Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicide at alarming rates since the pandemic. You may have a child in therapy or perhaps you’re seeking treatment for your child right now. Understanding your role in your child or teen’s therapy can make a huge difference in outcomes. 

Peace At Home founder and seasoned clinician Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW will join with Guy S. Diamond, PhD, founder of Attachment Based Family Therapy, to discuss the ways that individual therapy for kids is often inadequate and how important your role is in successful treatment.

  • 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. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Mental Health Literacy for Parents: The Basics, How Do I Know if My Child Needs Therapy and How Do I Choose a Therapist?
Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Recorded Discussion

Parenting for Mental Health: Why Individual Therapy Probably Isn’t Enough for Your Child

October 19, 2023 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Post-pandemic family life has been dramatically impacted by the perfect storm of working parent burnout in combination with our national pediatric mental health crisis. Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicide at alarming rates, and parents are struggling to simply hang on. 

Peace At Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW and Attachment Based Family Therapy founder, Guy S. Diamond, PhD share an in-depth conversation about why individual therapy for children and teens is often not enough to address mental health concerns. This is an opportunity to learn the many important ways you can make a difference in your child’s therapy and at home. 

  • 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
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Recorded Workshop

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

December 19, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

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. 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 for Progress not Perfection. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  Dad, Let’s Talk: Give Your Child the Attention They Crave, The Kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place.
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
balance Rules/ Routines screen-time
Recorded Workshop

Is it Safe? Help Your Child “Come Out” and Protect Their Mental Health

October 11, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Expert Lisa Day Lewis Lisa Day-Lewis (she/her/hers),LPC-A, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for a special and inclusive parenting workshop that celebrates National Coming Out Day. 

Come together in a welcoming space with parents and caregivers like yourself. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to support your child to feel safe about exploring and expressing their identity. Discover ways to create an environment that fosters your child to come out when they are ready. Navigating coming out is unique to each individual. Using specific language, creating opportunities and space, and demonstrating allyship can all help your child know that when they do choose to come out, they can do so safely with you. 

Coming out is not a one-time event. Many LGBTQ+ individuals who come out to their closest family and friends may later come out at school or work, to their extended family, or to casual acquaintances. For some, coming out is no longer a big deal – it can be a simple matter of correcting someone’s assumptions about themselves or introducing their partner. For others, coming out is still a huge challenge. The very real fear of facing discrimination, bullying, or judgement can cause LGBTQ+ kids to stay ‘in the closet,” struggling with anxiety and/or depression while they strive to be themselves. Hear examples of real coming out stories including what helps and what doesn’t. 

If you believe that your child may identify or is exploring identity as LGBTQ+ this workshop may be a lifeline. LGBTQ+ youth are four times as likely to attempt suicide as their peers. It is not because they are inherently prone to this risk because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. This increased risk is due to how they are mistreated and stigmatized in society. One accepting adult can decrease your child’s risk by 40%. Even if your beliefs or faith position conflicts with your child’s LGBTQ+ identity, you can find ways to navigate your relationship so that it communicates love and acceptance on a daily basis. You’ll never agree on everything with your kids, but regularly communicating the depth of your connection is a powerful protective factor in a complicated 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. 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 including Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, LGBTQ+ What Do All Those Letters Mean? 
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication identity LGBTQ+
Recorded Workshop

Support Your Child with Special Needs: Effective Ways to Navigate Difficult Behaviors and the Special Education Process

December 05, 2023 1:00 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 Andrea Brinnel Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Supporting your child with special needs can feel confusing, overwhelming and sometimes impossible. While your child needs people who understand and support them, so do you.

This workshop will connect you with Peace At Home teachers and other parents like yourself who understand your day-to-day experiences and the worries that can come along with those. Join us to gain skills to navigate the complex terrain of raising a child with special needs and addressing challenging behaviors.  We will also talk about accessing special education to appropriately meet your child’s needs. 

  • Click the button above to register for this Yum! Brands Exclusive, 45 minute, virtual, Interactive workshop.  We’ll email (1) a zoom link to add to your calendar, (2) reminders as the date gets closer and (3) a link to the recording and handouts once the live session is complete. 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 Library,  ADHD and Autism: Help Your Child Thrive.  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Family Rules and Routines for Better Behavior, Allies or Adversaries? Preparing to Communicate with Your Child’s School Team.
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD)
Recorded Workshop

Balanced Work-Life Blend for Working Parents

October 06, 2023 11:00 am EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home expert Lucinda Gibbons Lucinda Gibbons,MMFT

Challenges & Solutions

An effective work-life blend involves being intentional about how you align your priorities.  Blending doesn’t mean you’ll be able to do everything. It’s the practice of more creatively and flexibly integrating the two prominent areas of your life so you can do more or do what you’re doing with less stress. One of the keys to creating an effective blend is finding ways to share household tasks harmoniously. Sound like two impossible dreams? Join us for an enlightening conversation about what it means to find your unique work-life blend and discover a new, highly effective approach to solving the persistent challenge of gender equity in household tasks. You’ll gain “Fair Play” tools to create a more balanced and harmonious partnership with less tension over daily life and more room for fun and fulfillment. 

If time allows, we will explore the ways these strategies can promote a supportive corporate culture that encourages equitable partnerships, work-life balance, and shared responsibility among employees

Please note: This workshop is open to all participants, regardless of your relationship status or gender identity. The content will focus primarily on addressing gender inequity with heterosexual partnerships. The content will also acknowledge and respect the diversity of relationships and family structures. Those in other kinds of relationships (including roommates, parents and adult children, colleagues, etc.) may benefit from learning how to better create a more explicitly defined and fair 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. 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. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
Ages
All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
work-life balance working parents
Recorded Workshop

Bullying: Relationships Matter

October 16, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Bullying has emerged as a significant concern affecting children’s emotional well-being and development as it can contribute to children feeling anxious and depressed. Social networking technology has expanded the ways that bullying touches children’s lives. As a parent, it’s natural to feel a mixture of worry, confusion, and helplessness when your child faces bullying. However, there are proactive steps you can take to equip your child with the tools they need to navigate these difficult situations confidently. 

Ideally, we can prepare children to recognize and deal with bullying in advance, even if they have never experienced it. Kids who have had conversations with their parents about bullying are more likely to come to their parents for support when they need it. This workshop will support you to empower your children with knowledge and tools to understand, identify, and effectively address bullying behavior. 

Let’s work together to foster a generation of confident, resilient, and empowered individuals. We’ll discuss approaches to arming our children with the skills they need to face the challenges of life with courage and grace.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation teen safety