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Discussion with an Expert

Generation Bonds: Nurturing Thriving Relationships Between Grandparents, Adult Children, and Grandkids

September 13, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Cora Megan,MA

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Relationships with grandchildren are among the most cherished that adults experience. And yet, that relationship comes with rules and challenges. Almost half of parents report having conflicts with their children’s grandparents about discipline, food, screen time and bedtime among other issues. Some parents feel frustrated but don’t want to rock the boat or hurt their parents’ feelings. Grandparents may hate being told what to do by their own kids or truly believe they know better. Some grandparents are accustomed to offering unsolicited advice which they may have done throughout their child’s lives, even though it isn’t really helpful. And finally some grandparents just hate stepping down from the position of being the wise one.

In some cases, parents are intentionally doing things differently from their parents. Neuroscience has taught us a lot more about child development and the impact of the parent-child relationship but grandparents are not always open to learning about these ideas. As we age change can be hard, especially about deeply held cultural beliefs and values.

Listen to this conversation between two seasoned Peace At Home teachers, one of whom is a grandparent and the other is a parent dealing daily with her children’s grandparents. Bring your questions, comments, success stories and worries. Let’s untangle this age old challenge together on behalf of the kids!

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 discussion for free too.
For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Explore the Video Solutions Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection and Handouts for all the classes including Keep Calm Pass it on, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How Your Emotions Affect Your Child’s Behavior

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

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communication cooperation family patience

Recorded Workshop

Empower Your Child to Be a Better Digital Citizen

July 25, 2023 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Amy Alamar,EdD

Liz Sweigart,Ph.D

Challenges & Solutions

How can we raise successful digital citizens while keeping kids safe at the same time? Open lines of communication, clearly negotiated boundaries and modeling balance will help you teach responsible digital behavior and at the same time help keep your child(ren) stay safe.

Join experienced Peace At Home experts and other parents like yourself to find answers to this persistent challenge that isn’t going away and seems to grow more complicated everyday.

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 Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Library, 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

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School Age Teens & Young Adults

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safety screen time social media

Recorded Workshop

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

September 26, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

It’s easy to catch a break by handing your phone to your child or extending screen time so you can get things done. Maybe you just agree to another treat so they will give you some peace. These small habits, however, can become patterns that lead to more problems.

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? Let’s talk.

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

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All, Mental Health Essentials School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

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balance Rules/ Routines screen-time

Discussion with an Expert

Back to School Anxiety: Lets Talk About You

August 15, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

The transition back to school is good news for some families and a challenge for others. The more relaxed routines of summer will be behind us and the demands of school days arrive. Do you get stressed anticipating how your child(ren) will make the transition? Worried about school performance? Dreading that homework police job you fall into? Peace At Home founder and president, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW joined ADHD, Autism and Anxiety specialist, Aaron Weintraub, MS to find out strategies that will help you find your calm center and support your kids to start the year with optimism and curiosity.

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 discussion 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 Positive Connections for More Cooperation, Family Rules and Routines for Better Behavior

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All, Parent, Self Care and Awareness School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

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anxiety communication rules/routines school

Recorded Workshop

Special Education: 504s and IEPs – What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter? (MIT)

September 28, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Are you concerned about your child’s progress in school but afraid to have your child “labeled”?
Are you new to the process and feel confused about how special education works?
Is your child already receiving special education services, but you’re still feeling confused?

You are not alone. The world of Special Education is important to our children, but can be quite mysterious to parents.

This workshop will help you understand the laws behind your child’s rights. You will learn about what to expect from two different kinds of services for children with disabilities: 504 Plans and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).The difference between the two is confusing to many parents. It’s important, however, to recognize the difference so you can be an effective part of your child’s planning team and so you can evaluate whether your school is effectively meeting your child’s needs.

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 Libraries Teens Support, Inspire and Connect and School Age Connection = Cooperation, Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes

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School Age Teens & Young Adults

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academic loss goals learning motivation school school success

Recorded Workshop

Conversations That Build Self Esteem for your Child with Autism

September 12, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

We want our children to live healthy, happy lives with strong connections and a positive sense of self. Conversation is a pathway to developing and sustaining a healthy and trusting relationship with your child and for having a positive impact on how they see themselves. Join us to discover ways in which you can strengthen your child’s self-esteem through conversation, learn the power of “and,” and learn how positive self-esteem helps children improve their view of the world around them.

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, ADHD and Autism: Help Your Child Thrive Library. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Help Your Child with ADHD Listen Better, Conversations That Build Self- Esteem for your Child with Autism or ADHD

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

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communication cooperation discipline Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) rules/routines

Recorded Workshop

Who owns the problem? Hint, it’s not you. How to teach problem solving and resilience

August 23, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Do you find yourself trying to solve your child’s problems?
Do you sometimes get into conflict about problems that aren’t really yours to solve?
Do you wish your child would be more effective at dealing with challenges?

When you recognize who “owns” a problem, you can determine who is responsible for solving it. Once you know which problems are yours to solve and which problems are your child’s responsibility to solve, life gets a lot easier.

We often fall into conflicts when we try to solve our kids’ problems. And most importantly, when teens perceive that they are problem solvers, they are less likely to use substances, less likely to harm themselves or others and they are all around more competent. When you teach your child problem solving skills, you are strengthening their emotional intelligence. This asset will help them succeed in relationships, at work and in most endeavors now and in the future.

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, Progress not Perfection. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Who Owns the Problem – Coach Problem Solving Skills

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School Age Teens & Young Adults

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communication Connections emotions

Recorded Workshop

Get the Most from Your Child’s IEP Meeting: Prepare, Advocate and Find Support

August 16, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

If your child has been referred for a special education evaluation or is already eligible for special education services, you will be invited to attend special education team meetings. Many parents find these gatherings stressful, confusing and sometimes overwhelming.

Join us to discover tools that will help you feel prepared to be an effective member of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. In addition to specific planning steps, you will gain approaches that help you effectively advocate for your child at the meetings. You will also learn about free support services that provide you with information and training specific to issues and questions you may have about your child’s circumstances.

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 these two Quick Video Solutions Libraries Inspire School Success – Elementary school and Inspire School Success – Middle School / High School. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes

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School Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication cooperation Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD)

Recorded Workshop

Navigate Change: Support Your Child Through Transitions

August 09, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Adjusting to a new school, new friends, new childcare, new family structure through divorce or other family changes can be both positive and daunting at the same time. Guiding children through these experiences while we are having feelings at the same time can be a challenge. It helps to keep in mind that processing change actually strengthens resilience. Trying to always protect your child from having to make changes really isn’t helpful.

So what does help? Kids who are new to change need a little extra support to recognize and address emotions as well as strategies to solve problems and feel at ease. Let’s talk together to gain an overview of the common stresses associated with major points of transition in family life like entering kindergarten, graduating from high school, even “boomerang” adult children returning home, and more. You’ll have a chance to understand your own reactions to change as well as those of your child so that you can gracefully and lovingly offer support during these exciting and sometimes challenging times.

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 Positive Connections for More Cooperation and Keep Calm and Pass it On.

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

communication family Rules/ Routines school

Recorded Workshop

504’s and IEPs – What’s the Difference and How Can They Help My Child?

July 26, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Take This Workshop

Expert

Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Are you concerned about your child’s progress in school but afraid to have your child “labeled”? Are you new to the process and feel confused about how special education works? Is your child already receiving special education services, but you’re still feeling confused?

You are not alone. The world of Special Education is important to our children, but can be quite mysterious to parents.

This class will help you understand the laws behind your child’s rights. You will learn about what to expect from two different kinds of services for children with disabilities: 504 Plans and Individual Education Programs (IEPs).The difference between the two is confusing to many parents. It’s important, however, to recognize the difference so you can be an effective part of your child’s planning team and so you can evaluate whether your school is effectively meeting your child’s needs.

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 Libraries Teens Support, Inspire and Connect and School Age Connection = Cooperation , Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

academic loss goals learning motivation school school success