Course Category: School Age

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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Quick Video Solution Library

School Age Kids (Age 4–10)

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). 

Kids this age need help learning routines, managing feelings, and doing well in school. These videos offer simple steps you can use every day to help your child succeed.

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School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Recorded Workshop

Gummies, Vaping, Nicotine and Cannabis: What Teens Know and Parents Need to Know_MIT Exclusive

November 03, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Avatar photo Jonathan Beazley,LADC, LMFT Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

A lot has changed since you were a kid.

Today’s teens face a rapidly shifting landscape of substance use—from flavored vapes and high-potency cannabis products to THC-infused sodas and colorful gummies that look like harmless candy. These products are easily accessible, cleverly marketed, and often perceived as “safer” alternatives, even though the risks are real and rising.

You’ll explore why adolescence naturally invites risk taking, how substances like nicotine and cannabis affect developing brains, and how to recognize the difference between experimentation and early signs of addiction. Whether your child is substance-free or already experimenting, this workshop will equip you with the tools to respond calmly, clearly, and effectively. When you’re informed, connected, and proactive, you can make a powerful difference.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted. 
  • For additional support, check out MIT’s Peace at Home Parenting Solutions Center. You may want to start here: Teen and Young Adult Resource Guide, where you will find quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and articles. (log in to access the content)
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
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alcohol drugs safety
Recorded Workshop

Navigating Your Child’s Special Education Process_MIT Exclusive

October 24, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace At Home Parenting Expert Andrea Brinnel Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Are you worried about your child’s progress in school, but unsure where to turn? Confused by special education terms or nervous about labeling your child? You’re not alone. Special education services can be essential—but navigating the system is often overwhelming for families.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of special education law and how to advocate effectively for your child. We’ll break down the difference between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), explain the services that schools are required to provide, and help you feel more confident as a partner in your child’s learning journey.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted. 
  • For additional support, explore our  K-12 School Success  Resource Guide with quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content)
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation for this event, please email worklife@mit.edu.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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academic loss adhd autism goals learning school school success
Recorded Workshop

Be the Anchor Your Child Needs in a Turbulent World – Yale Exclusive

June 04, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E® Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

The world can often feel overwhelming, for us as parents and even more so for our children. From unsettling news headlines to the stresses of daily life, kids today face more uncertainty than ever. As a parent, you may wonder: How can I help my child feel safe, secure, and resilient in the face of so much instability?

In this confidence-building workshop, you’ll gain practical science-backed tools and insights to become your child’s source of calm and strength. 

By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away feeling confident in your ability to create a stable, nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.

  • Click the button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted workshop.
  • For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication emotions mental health
Recorded Workshop

Building Bonds: How to Guide Positive Sibling Relationships and Reduce Family Conflict_OMG Exclusive

October 21, 2025 2:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Sibling relationships are often the longest relationships in a person’s life—and they can be a source of both lifelong connection and daily stress. This interactive workshop gives parents the tools to support healthy sibling dynamics, manage conflict without constant intervention, and use everyday challenges as opportunities to build emotional intelligence and connection.

Watch Peace at Home Expert Aaron Weintraub, MS, to learn how to recognize when to step in vs. when to step back, how to reduce rivalry by fostering teamwork, and how to support each child’s unique emotional and developmental needs—without playing referee. Whether your children are close in age or far apart, this session offers practical strategies to help them thrive both together and individually.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted. 
  • For additional support, try out the Peace at Home search tool or explore the Resource Pages on your portal with quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and more, for every age and stage of your parenting journey (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
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communication conflict siblings
Recorded Discussion

Lunch and Learn: Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

September 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Expert Marianne Barton Marianne Barton,P.h.D

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting a child with mental health issues is incredibly tough—and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’ve ever asked, “Is this normal or something more?” or wondered, “Should I step in—or step back?” you’re not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed trying to support a child in therapy or facing mental health struggles or even wondering if my child needs more help?

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create an emotionally supportive home environment
  • Recognize when your child may need more support
  • Distinguish between setbacks and progress in treatment
  • Play a meaningful role in your child’s therapy
  • Use evidence-based strategies to avoid parental burnout
  • Repair and strengthen your relationship through honest connection

Let’s stop parenting from panic mode—and start from a place of compassion, clarity, and connection. Your support can be a powerful part of your child’s healing.

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  • 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 All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults
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anxiety counseling depression therapy
Recorded Workshop

Better Bedtimes: Simple Sleep Solutions for Ages 2–10 – OMG Exclusive

September 25, 2025 1:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Avatar photo Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

Is bedtime a battle in your house? You’re not alone. From stalling, tantrums, and night wakings in toddlers to anxiety, nightmares, and late-night screen habits in school-aged kids, sleep problems are among the most common—and exhausting—challenges parents face.

Watch Lisa Meltzer, PhD host this live, interactive workshop where she’ll take the stress out of bedtime and help you better understand your child’s sleep. You’ll learn what healthy sleep really looks like, what might be getting in the way of restful nights, and how to create routines that work for your family.

Common issue addressed:

  • Bedtime resistance, stalling, and power struggles
  • Middle-of-the-night wakeups
  • Separation anxiety and sleep fears
  • Nightmares and night terrors
  • Sleep challenges related to screen time or late activities
  • Outgrowing naps and navigating bedtime delays
  • Sleep regression in school-aged children
  • When to worry about sleep disorders

Whether your preschooler still needs a nap or your 8-year-old can’t fall asleep without you, we offer clear, evidence-based tools that make bedtime smoother and mornings a whole lot easier.

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School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers
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rules/routines sleep