Course Category: School Age

Recorded Workshop

Anxious Children: What Really Helps?

October 18, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

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

Does any of this sound like your child? 

  1. Clinging, crying and/or tantrums when you separate 
  2. Excessive shyness, avoiding social situations 
  3. Constant worry 
  4. Avoiding situations or places because of fears 
  5. Complaints of frequent stomach aches or headaches 
  6. Sudden and frequent panic attacks 

Your child may be struggling with anxiety. And you may feel frustrated and helpless. You are not alone. One in three children will experience an anxiety disorder before adulthood. Unless treated, many will grow up to be anxious adults.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
anxiety emotions mental health
Recorded Workshop

Drugs & Alcohol: Let’s Talk

October 17, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

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

Talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol can be scary. Ideally, it’s an ongoing conversation rather than one big “talk.” The good news is you can prepare yourself by planning ahead to focus on the benefits of knowledge and not on the negative consequences of behavior. It will also help to avoid assumptions, talk about expectations, assume good intentions, share resources, and commit to remain approachable no matter what. Hopefully, this can be a learning process for you and your child.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
alcohol communication discipline drugs
Quick Video Solution Library

School Age Kids (6-12)

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 Expert Sophie Hornick Sophie Hornick,MS, CCLS Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd

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).

Maybe you want to be more patient. Maybe you want to stop yelling, threatening and/or punishing. You wonder how to get cooperation without those old standby methods. Our experts have the answers you need. 

Mountains of research has shown that children are built to seek connection with their caregivers. They want your attention and actually need it to thrive. So you’ll get more of whatever behaviors you give attention to. However most parents give a lot more attention to challenging behaviors than to the behavior that they want. So they are actually rewarding the behavior they don’t want even with negative attention. It’s how kids’ brains work. 

Start with our Quick Video Solutions – easy-to-watch clips with expert tips and handouts. Log in to access each of the titles listed below:

  • Build Extraordinary Relationships with Your School Age Child through Daily Conversations
  • Solve Challenging Behaviors: Parent-Child Teamwork
  • Be Your Child’s Emotions Coach: Manage and Communicate Emotions
  • Positive Discipline for Peace at Home / How to Bring out the Best in your Child
  • Children and Anxiety: How can I help?
  • Manage Screen Time: End the Power Struggles
  • Be Your Child’s Sleep Coach 3+10)
  • Picky Eating 101: Make Mealtimes Enjoyable
  • Help! My Kids Won’t Brush Their Teeth
  • Coping with Hospitalization: Techniques and Tips
  • Helping Your Child Cope with Grief and Loss

Bookmark our School Age Kids and K-12 Success Resource Guides – your parenting GPS, connecting you to quick videos, helpful handouts, live workshops, and expert tips, all grounded in research and real-life success.

At Peace at Home, we believe in progress, not perfection. Parenting is a journey, and we’re here to walk it with you. With the right tools and compassionate support, you can parent with clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together.

Ages
School Age
Tags
behavior communication discipline emotions independence rules/routines school school transition
Recorded Workshop

Help Your Child Make Friends: When to Lean In and When to Let Go

December 13, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Does your child have trouble making and keeping friends? 

Are you unsure about how to help? 

We all hope that our children will make meaningful connections with peers and mentors. When they struggle with making friends, it is difficult not to worry. Often, our first instinct is to try to teach specific social skills and manners, but the truth is that strong relationships come from the inside out. What we call charisma can be broken down into empathy and confidence. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are the foundation of your child’s social life.

  • Click the button above to watch this previously recorded workshop. Come learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence.
  • Questions? Email our parent guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
  • Check out the Resource Pages and Quick Video Solutions Library, for School Aged kids. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication friendships
Recorded Workshop

Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Child

October 03, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

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.

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. Without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential. 

Whether your child is doing fine and you want to prevent future mental health issues, or just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or has actually declared concerning thoughts, you can help.  

  • 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.
Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
anxiety depression mental health sad worry
Recorded Workshop

LGTBQ+ What to Say to Your Child and How to Say it with Love and Acceptance (MIT)

October 17, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Login to access

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Acey Neel Acey Neel,MA, LPC

Challenges & Solutions

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

  • Does the idea of talking with your child about sexual orientation feel difficult or even a little scary?
  • Are you confused about the changing ways that many in our society see these issues?
  • Feeling the need for some guidance about how to support your child?

The issues of sexual orientation can be daunting for both kids and parents. Your child will look to you for guidance about how to feel and act. This class will help you prepare for an open, ongoing dialogue with your child or teen that is candid, authentic, and supportive.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
identity LGBTQ+
Recorded Workshop

School Success: Support Wellbeing and Inspire Motivation (MIT)

September 20, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Login to access

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

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

Does your child seem unmotivated, stressed, or just bored when it comes to school?

Do you play homework police instead of connecting positively with your child? 

Are you confused about what will really help? 

Many parents feel overwhelmed or out of the loop when it comes to their kids’ education. How can you nurture your child’s education and support engagement in learning? This class will help support your child’s learning and motivation in ways that work. You will discover how to advocate in meaningful ways when necessary. 

Ages
School Age
Tags
communication discipline motivation school
Recorded Workshop

Handling Hot Topics with Your Kids and Colleagues

August 04, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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

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

The weather isn’t the only thing heating up this summer. Productivity may be impacted by the powerful responses you are feeling about school shootings, Supreme Court decisions, January 6th hearings, and other issues affecting both work and home life.  

While the blurry lines between work and home can make it hard to leave stress at the door. The good news is that the skills working parents need to manage the anxiety of work, home, and the world are the same.

  • 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.
Ages
All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation summer
Recorded Workshop

Habits for Healthy Families

September 07, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Stephanie Rondeau Stephanie Rondeau,MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CHC

Challenges & Solutions

Watch our expert-led Facebook panel discussion

Several Peace at Home Parents requested a class on Habits for Healthy Families and luckily we have just the expert to make it happen. Please join Peace at Home expert Stephanie Rondeau for a conversation on how to build routines that support lifelong healthy habits. She discusses the reasons why we need to model healthy behaviors for our children too.

  • 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 Self Awareness and Care. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including, Treat Yourself Kindly: How Positive Self-Talk Inspires Positive Body Image in Children and Mindfulness: Breath Work for Kids and Adults
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
balance confidence diet exercise Health/Wellness
Recorded Workshop

Back to School Playbook: Inspire Motivation, Build Routines and Encourage Independence

September 27, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

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.

Returning to school means disrupting the summer routines that you and your child have just settled into just when your child needs consistency the most. Children are happiest when they know what to expect. Arguments, misbehaviors, and school resistance often start when they feel that a rule is unfair or unexpected. When you talk about family rules and routines together as a family, it helps everyone feel better about what to expect even when they don’t get exactly what they want. 

  • 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.
  • Find related solutions in our Inspire School Success for Elementary Students Library – check out the class titled  School Success: Inspire Motivation and Engagement and 
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
emotions Health/Wellness mental health play teen safety