Course Category: Toddlers & Preschoolers

Recorded Discussion

Big Emotions, Little Kids: Practical Tools for Parenting Toddlers with Confidence

February 06, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Little kids, big feelings—toddlers experience emotions faster than their developing brains can manage. This often leads to meltdowns and challenging behaviors, leaving parents unsure how to respond. Your calm energy is the key to helping your child feel safe and settle their overwhelmed emotions.

Join Ruth Freeman, LCSW, Founder of Peace at Home Parenting, along with child development experts JoAnn Robinson, PhD, and Cora Megan D’Allesandro, MA, IMH-E, for an engaging and practical conversation. Uncover effective strategies to become your child’s emotions coach and address behaviors with confidence.

Learn the importance of routines, the power of playfulness, and how to approach common parenting challenges like discipline, screen time, and mealtime struggles. Gain expert advice and actionable tools to create more connection and cooperation during these pivotal toddler years.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion and download the handouts.
  • 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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Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions
Recorded Workshop

Chaos to Calm: Take the Stress Out of Parenting, an Emory University Exclusive Workshop

February 11, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting doesn’t have to be a battle! When kids feel truly connected to their parents, they’re more likely to cooperate—and that means less stress for everyone. This live, interactive workshop will help you uncover common myths that may be adding to your parenting stress. We’ll dive into communication techniques that build a stronger, more positive connection with your child and practical, science based discipline strategies that work.


You’ll leave with powerful, evidence-based tools to guide your parenting—tools that promote cooperation, reduce conflict, and bring more ease and joy to your family life. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and get personalized advice in real time.


Leave inspired, equipped, and ready to transform your approach, with helpful handouts to support you along the way. Let’s make parenting feel more like a partnership and less like a power struggle!

 

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Peace at Home Starts Here, and Parent Wellbeing Libraries. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place, Be Your Child’s  Calm Center: Techniques to Calm the Brain
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions rules/routines
Biblioteca de soluciones con videos cortos

Criando a Jóvenes LGBTQIA+

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Joyleen Albarracin Joyleen Albarracin,MA

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).

Cuando tu hijo se acerca a ti para compartir o procesar sus pensamientos y sentimientos sobre su identidad de género u orientación sexual, te está confiando su sentido más profundo de sí mismo. Estas conversaciones pueden generar miedos sobre su bienestar, y en ese momento puede ser difícil saber cómo responder sin rechazar o invalidar su experiencia.

Las clases en esta biblioteca te ayudarán a prepararte para un diálogo abierto y continuo con tu hijo o adolescente, de manera sincera, auténtica y con apoyo incondicional.

Haz clic en un título a continuación para acceder al video y materiales de apoyo (inicia sesión para acceder al contenido).

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Adolescentes y Adultos Jóvenes Edad Escolar Toddlers & Preschoolers Todos, un elemento esencial para la crianza
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communication LGBTQ+ teen safety
Quick Video Solution Library

Toddlers & PreSchoolers

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA Peace at Home Expert Sophie Hornick Sophie Hornick,MS, CCLS

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).

Routines, Transitions, Emotions and More. Raising toddlers and preschoolers is a joyful yet complex journey. This library offers essential guidance to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the milestones of this pivotal stage. Discover expert advice on managing emotional meltdowns, creating effective routines, and supporting smooth transitions. Learn practical strategies to foster your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development while building a nurturing environment that encourages learning and growth. With these tools, you’ll feel confident and empowered to support your little one every step of the way.

Start with our Quick Video Solutions below – easy-to-watch clips with expert tips and handouts. Click on a title to access the solution video and handouts.  When you are ready, check out the ABCs of Potty Learning Quick Videos – more tips that work and a proven path to potty training success.

Bookmark our Toddler’s & Preschooler’s Resource Guide – 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. 

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Toddlers & Preschoolers
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behavior communication cooperation discipline emotions rules/routines school
Recorded Workshop

Who owns the problem? Teaching your child how to problem solve and be resilient – MIT Exclusive

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

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

Challenges & Solutions

  • Are you constantly solving your child’s problems?
  • Do conflicts arise over challenges that might not be yours to fix?
  • Do you wish your child could handle challenges more effectively?

This workshop will help you identify who “owns” a problem—whether it’s yours or your child’s responsibility—and how to approach it. By understanding this distinction, you can avoid unnecessary conflicts, reduce stress, and empower your child to become a capable problem solver.

When teens see themselves as problem solvers, they’re less likely to engage in risky behaviors, including substance use or self-harm. Teaching your child how to solve problems strengthens their emotional intelligence, preparing them for success in relationships, at work, and in life now and in the future. Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth E Freeman, LCSW to explore strategies that make life easier for you and your family while fostering your child’s independence and resilience.

  • 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.
  • Check out Peace at Home’s Quick Video Solution Libraries. Explore the Videos and Handouts in our Teen Library – Support, Inspire and Connect with Your Teen 
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, and on-demand resources, or connect you with an expert for one-on-one support. 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 Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication problem solving
Recorded Workshop

Bridging the Generation Gap – Strengthening Grandparent-Parent Relationships

February 27, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Are you a parent who loves seeing your kids bond with their grandparents but struggles with boundaries over discipline, bedtime, or screen time? Or are you a grandparent who cherishes time with your grandchildren but feels challenged by new parenting styles?

If concerns have been building but you’re hesitant to express them, you’re not alone. A recent C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital study found that nearly half of parents report disagreements with grandparents over parenting choices, yet many remain silent. When issues go unresolved, relationships can suffer, and in some cases, parents may limit grandparents’ access—a loss felt most deeply by the children.

Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and expert Cora Megan D’Allesandro, MA, as they dive into the dynamics of the grandparent-parent-child triangle, helping families address challenges and strengthen relationships for the long-term benefit of everyone involved.

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Self Awareness and Self Care. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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grandchildren grandparents mental health parenting style conflict
Recorded Workshop

Get on the Same Page: Practical Steps to Resolve Parenting Style Conflicts

January 28, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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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

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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.
  • Check out our Resource Page and Quick Video Solution Library, Peace at Home Starts Here. Explore the Videos and Handouts on lots of great topics to use to get on the same page. 
  • Have a specific question or challenge? Email us, and we’ll send you tailored links to live workshops, and on-demand resources, or connect you with an expert for one-on-one support. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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balance communication CoParenting Family Parenting Styles Parents Communication Positive Relationships mental health self-care work-life working parent
Recorded Discussion

New Year Parenting Check-Up: Practical Steps to Start the Year Right

January 14, 2025 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

Even the most positive parents lose their way from time to time. The most amazing and challenging part of being a parent is that as soon as you’ve got it figured out, your child goes and changes! 

Join Ruth and Fairfield University Professor Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW to reflect on the big picture and assess what you want to keep about your parenting approaches and where you want to make some specific, positive changes. This is a conversation between two seasoned parenting educators about what really matters for kids. The start of a new year is a great time for a checkup – let’s do this together!

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
  • 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, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Recorded Discussion

Daily Family 15: Uninterrupted Connection

November 01, 2024 12:00 am EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for our October Challenge follow-up. We’ll reflect on the connections built throughout October, discuss successes and challenges, and offer strategies for keeping the momentum going.

  • The October Challenge – Peace at Home challenged you to spend 15 minutes each day with your child – uninterrupted, no screens, no phones, to strengthen your bond, improve communication, reduce conflict and misbehavior, and boost your child’s self-esteem. For 15 minutes each day, we challenged you to say NO to technology, multitasking, agendas, criticism and nagging and say YES to play, laughter, hugs and smiles, eye contact, reflective listening with curiosity and empathy.

Whether you’ve completed the challenge or are just getting started, this session will provide valuable insights and practical tips for continuing to have meaningful, distraction-free time with your child(ren). Learn how to make these 15-minute moments a lasting part of your family’s routine.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
  • 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 School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication cooperation emotions independence
Recorded Workshop

Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Child (Yale WorkLife)

October 16, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

The parent-child relationship is the most powerful mental health intervention known to humankind. – Bessel van der Kolk, MD

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. 

Join Peace at Home Founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW, for this important workshop.

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