Course Category: Teens & Young Adults

¿Tu hijo pasa mucho tiempo castigado? 

¿Te preocupa ser demasiado estricto o demasiado débil? 

¿Frecuentemente piensas si hay una mejor manera? 

Los niños criados con disciplina positiva tienen mayor confianza y cooperan más. Descubrirás que existen costumbres que los padres repiten de generación en generación y que no funcionan; por el contrario, aumentan el mal comportamiento. 

Quienes participen de esta clase podrán: 

● Reconocer costumbres ineficaces que influyen en el comportamiento de los padres 

● Evitar conductas que pueden dañar la conexión padre e hijo y la autoestima de los niños. 

● Aplica métodos de disciplina, basados en evidencias reales, que son efectivos aun con los niños más desafiantes 

Esta clase funciona mejor cuando es tomada en conjunto con la clase “Deja de regañar y gritar: Establece un ambiente de cooperación” 

This interactive presentation will address the use and over-use of technology used for homework, leisure, socializing and the challenges it presents to families. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. Included will be strategies to: 

● Teach your children digital citizenship 

● Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable 

● Help your child develop a strong moral filter 

● Support your child’s social life online and off 

How do I know if my child needs therapy? 

What is my role in my child’s therapy? 

How do I know if therapy is working? 

Children develop in unique ways and there is a wide range of behaviors that may be normal for a given child. Some children are especially sensitive, others tend toward the more active, even aggressive side. Parents help children cope with negative emotions and learn to regulate their 

behavior. This is all part of typical child development and the challenges of being a parent At times, children’s difficulties managing their own feelings and their behavior may become more serious or they may last longer than a few weeks. If children are having problems in more than one setting (both at home and at school), if they appear distressed or upset for more than a few weeks, if your efforts to address the problem have not been successful and if their behavior is getting in the way of their normal activities, it may be time to seek guidance from a therapist. 

This class will help you think about how to choose a therapist and what to expect from the therapy experience for your child. You will learn practical ways that you can be helpful to your child and ways you can expect your child’s therapist to help both you and your child. You will learn about the importance of setting realistic goals and how to know if your child and your family are making progress towards those goals. Therapy can make a positive difference for your child and for your relationship, especially when you know how to be an active and positive part of the process.

No matter the age of your child, you’ve probably experienced some difficulty that’s led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to work together to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship. You will learn how to:

• Talk with your child about problems without judging or criticizing
• Work together as a team to find solutions that work for both parent and child
• Resolve conflicts peacefully and teach these skills to youth so they can solve their own conflicts when you are not there.

Learning to have romantic relationships and deal with sexually maturing bodies are essential tasks of healthy teen development. As the parents, you may feel as unprepared as your kids feel to navigate this ever-changing stage. While adolescents sometimes act like they know it all, they often feel vulnerable and unprepared for the social and sexual realities of romantic relationships. And the same may be true for you – maybe you are wondering how do I support exploration and independence while keeping my child safe, especially during these challenging times. 

Participants in this class will be able to 

● Apply steps to navigate teens’ romantic relationships with trust, compassion, clarity and consistency 

● Identify strategies to balance monitoring with trust 

● Recognize the connections between physical and romantic relationships with parental relationship health

 ¿Deseas que sus hijos tengan confianza y cooperen? 

¿Sueñas con un hogar más calmado? 

A veces logras que tu hijo siga instrucciones mediante la intimidación o el miedo. Tal vez has 

llegado a creer que estas son las únicas maneras de hacer que tu hijo coopere. Sin embargo, estas acciones nunca mejoran el comportamiento de tu hijo a largo plazo. Regañar, gritar, amenazar y castigar a tus hijos puede herir la relación padre e hijo y hasta dañar la autoestima de tu hijo. 

Hay maneras más fáciles y mejores de ganar la confianza de tu hijo y lograr su cooperación, todo con el objetivo de lograr una convivencia más sana y un hogar más calmado. 

Participando en esta clase lograrás: 

● Aplicar prácticas de relajación mental que ayudarán a reducir tu estrés y el de tu hijo. ● Construir reglas y rutinas familiares para aumentar la cooperación 

● Aplicar métodos positivos que fortalezcan la conexión padre e hijo 

Esta lección se complementa mejor con nuestra clase “Disciplina Positiva que funciona” 

Even before the Pandemic, mental health disorders were the most common diseases of childhood. Due to the dramatic increase in children and teens entering hospital emergency departments, some are declaring a “pediatric mental health emergency.” Whether your child is doing fine and you want to prevent future mental health issues, or your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or has actually declared suicidal thoughts, you can help. Increase your awareness so that you can be positive and intentional about your relationship with your child. Participants in this class will be able to: Identify and apply relationship strategies and everyday habits that support good mental health in children and teens Recognize the impact of parents’ mental health on the family Recognize and respond to signs in children and teens that more support is needed

Raising healthy children with an ability to sustain meaningful relationships is a challenge even in the most ideal situations. Add on hormones, attitude, personality, technology and shelter-in place – welcome to the tween and teen years! This interactive online class will include a conversation about parenting the independent, emerging adult while still nurturing the playful child within. 

We will talk specifically about building relationships during this very unpredictable time. You will have the opportunity to explore making stronger connections through conversation and confrontation in the context of real-life situations. Participants will be able to: 

● Initiate and maintain an open dialogue 

● Support your child’s social life 

● Broach the difficult subjects 

Are you concerned about what “back to school” will look like this fall?

Worried that your child may be unmotivated, stressed or just bored when it comes to school?

Don’t want to spend another year nagging, coaxing and reminding?

Many parents feel concerned or overwhelmed about the start of school this year. How can you nurture your child’s emotional health during this transition while you support engagement in learning? This class will help support your child’s motivation in ways that work while providing compassion and understanding. You will discover how to advocate in meaningful ways when necessary. 

After this class you will be able to:

• Identify and apply strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being
• Recognize and address your child’s academic progress and needs
• Partner with your child and, as needed, your child’s teacher to set up successful homework practices
• Apply simple, practical methods of inspiring your child’s motivation without taking over
• Identify when and how to contact a teacher about your child’s school challenges

The teenage years can be an exciting time of growth, but can also be a strain on your relationship. As your child enters the tween and teen years their brain changes in ways that leads them to create their tribe of peers. This may mean that they are less likely to seek the advice and validation of adults but it doesn’t mean they don’t need your calm, consistent guidance and support. As always, our “conversations” will include plenty of time for your questions and comments and to share your successes and challenges with each other. After this conversation led by Peace at Home Parenting Experts Amy Alamar, EdD and Aaron Weintraub, MS you will be able to:

• Start and maintain an open dialogue
• Develop an authentic and honest relationship with your child
• Support your child in dealing with his/her social life
• Discuss difficult subjects openly and positively
• Apply steps to navigate teens’ romantic relationships with trust, compassion, clarity and consistency
• Apply positive discipline approaches that increase cooperation

We recommend that you review the following flash classes available from your parenting library before this conversation, but if life gets in the way please come as you are!

• Talking to Teens: 10 Strategies to Reduce the Conflict
• Build Extraordinary Relationships with Your Teen through Daily Conversations
• Parenting Teens: Effective Discipline 

Remember, you can always check out these quick classes after our conversation if you are inspired to go deeper. And after conversations end, we’ve got your back. Join our private, monitored Facebook group or Q&A sessions to follow up on new learning and get answers