Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts, JoAnn Robinson PhD and Cora Megan MA on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in, ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions.
Think preparing your child for the classroom means flashcards and worksheets? Think again. The real magic happens through play—and in this lively 60-minute Lunch and Learn, you’ll discover how playful interactions can build a strong foundation for your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development from toddlerhood through the kindergarten years.
Whether your child is just beginning to explore the world, getting ready for Pre-K, or stepping into their kindergarten classroom for the first time, this session will help you nurture confidence, connection, and curiosity—all while you enjoy your lunch.
We’ll explore the ABCs of Play framework and how to tailor it to your child’s unique developmental stage:
A is for Attachment
Create secure emotional bonds that help your child feel safe, seen, and confident as they explore new environments and challenges—from toddler transitions to preschool to kindergarten classrooms.
B is for Belonging
Foster friendships, communication, and cooperation through everyday play and routines that build social skills and a strong sense of connection with others.
C is for Curiosity
Inspire a lifelong love of learning through hands-on discovery, imaginative play, and open-ended exploration that fuels thinking and problem-solving.
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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.
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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.
Your calm is their calm. Let’s build resilience together.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
Is Your Child Stressed or Struggling? Learn the Signs and How to Help
Children don’t always have the words to express their worries, but changes in behavior, mood, sleep, or school performance can be signs of stress or even trauma. Is your child more irritable, withdrawn, or anxious than usual? Do they have trouble sleeping, concentrating, or managing emotions? Do you have other concerns about your child these days?
Join Peace At Home Parenting experts for a warm and engaging conversation about how to recognize signs of distress in your child and respond in ways that help them feel safe, connected, and resilient. In this live, interactive discussion, you’ll gain practical strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being and create a sense of security at home. Bring your questions and leave feeling more clear and confident as a parent. You’re not alone—let’s navigate this together!
Expert
JoAnn Robinson,PhD
Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.
Many parents are surprised to learn how powerfully our interactions in the first few years shape children’s future. You may know a bit about your child’s development, especially in infancy when motor milestones are celebrated by everyone. But what really helps infants and toddlers grow into resilient children and teens? And what can parents and caregivers do to support their positive development?
Learning about how young children’s brains develop will help you gain insights into how you can best support your little ones as they eat, sleep, play, and learn. Join this workshop for practical, everyday strategies to support infants and toddlers to grow, learn and connect in healthy ways.
Expert
Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM
Sleep problems are common in toddlers and preschoolers, including bedtime battles and night wakings. Join this live, interactive workshop to learn about typical sleep in toddlers and preschoolers, factors that make it difficult for young children to fall asleep and stay asleep, and practical solutions for helping your child sleep better.
Expert
JoAnn Robinson,PhD
Does your young child have tantrums about the smallest issues, and you’re wondering if this is normal?
Have you tried to help your child’s tantrums, and nothing seems to work?
Join us for some practical tips on understanding and dealing with this very typical part of early childhood. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to worry about your toddler’s tantrums or why toddlers have tantrums in the first place, you’re not alone. Learn more and put your mind at ease about this common yet challenging behavior.
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.
Each of us grows up in a unique family and when we come together as a couple, we don’t usually talk about our parenting beliefs until children are actually on the scene. Parenting differences between partners can be helpful, but over time those conflicting styles can become problematic. These differences can cause undue stress on a marriage and on children as well. But there are practical strategies you can use to get on the same page about common parenting disagreements.
We’ll touch on sugar, screens and children’s emotions as examples of key areas where parents may differ. Join us to understand conflicting parenting styles and gain strategies to resolve your conflicts as a team.
Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Advisor and Expert, Aaron Weintraub, MS, to start the new year on the same page.
