Course Tag: communication

Live Interactive Class

Emory Exclusive class: Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Child

February 23, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

Ages
All, a Parenting Essential School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Live Interactive Class

Setting Boundaries With Tweens and Teens While Encouraging Independence

February 21, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

We all want our kids to grow up to be capable, competent people who can find their own way in the world. But how do you help them get there? How do you know when tweens and teens are ready to do things on their own? 

A strong positive relationship with your tween or teen is the basis of cooperation and helping them stay safe. Parents often think that if they find the just right punishment, their kids will cooperate. This myth can get in the way of building a positive connection with your child and keeping it strong even as they grow more independent. This class will help you recognize the importance of the parent-child connection to help teens stay safe as they explore the world.

Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation teen safety teens
Live Interactive Class

Help Your Young Child Feel Safe and Secure

February 16, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

Signaling safety to our children is a Peace at Home essential principle. Children look to their caregivers for signals of safety or danger. It is important that you recognize the nature of your own anxious responses and have tools to manage those. A child who feels safe in relation to their parents and caregivers will naturally use social-emotional strategies to problem solve. When you understand how to signal to your child that they are safe, you are better able to protect their mental health. To grow and develop positively, young children need to feel secure. They need family life to remain pleasurable and playful even in uncertain times.

Ages
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation safety
Live Interactive Class

Get Ready for College! How to Prepare You and Your Child for Major Transitions, New Roles, and Responsibilities (MIT)

May 06, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Your child is growing up and your role is changing. It’s wonderful to see them realize new dreams and make new goals. Yet it can also weigh on us as parents, as we see our job changing and worry about missing them. The family which we have grown comfortable with is shifting as we now parent an emerging adult.

Our children are also going through their own major transition. We want to support them emotionally and financially, while also teaching them self-care and independence. 

Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
college communication rejections responsibility teen safety
Live Interactive Class

Recognize Triggers and Plan Ahead with Toddlers and Preschoolers (MIT)

March 16, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

  • Does your young child have meltdowns about even the smallest issues?
  • Are you stressed about going out in public because of your little one’s tantrums?
  • Have you tried to help, and nothing seems to work?

You are not alone. Join with other parents in this online class that will put your mind at ease about this typical and challenging behavior.

Ages
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions meltdowns rules/routines
Live Interactive Class

Help Your Tweens and Teens Thrive and Strive, But Not Too Much: Let’s Talk about How Culture and Parenting Style Impacts Your Kids (MIT OEOP)

February 25, 2023 10:00 am EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E® Catina Caban-Owen,PhD, ACSW, LCSW, MPA Na Zhang,PhD, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Post-pandemic parenting has made life a lot more confusing. Young people are more anxious and depressed than ever before. And sometimes the signs can be easy to miss. You want to support your child to succeed, but also don’t want them worrying and stressed about school or friends. 

This session will be a conversation among OEOP parents and Peace At Home professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds. You’ll have a chance to express your concerns and get some perspective on how your parenting style may impact your child. You’ll hear from other parents and from our experts on what helps kids do well and be well without undue stress. 

Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication pandemic parenting style
Live Interactive Class

Balance Fresh Starts and Expectations: A Q&A to Kick Off the New Year

January 25, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” —Vern McLellan.

Join Ruth for our Monthly Q&A as we rush into the new year with new ideas, expectations, and excitement. You will have a chance to discuss current parenting challenges, share experiences with other Peace At Home parents, and get your questions answered on the spot. We’ll talk about how to build a realistic plan and manage expectations as the new year begins.

Ages
PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
balance communication cooperation
Live Interactive Class

Mental Health Essentials for Parents: Knowledge and Skills to Support Your Child, Teladoc Exclusive class

March 16, 2023 3:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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 your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self or has actually declared suicidal thoughts, you can help. 

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Live Interactive Class

Fertility and the Holidays, OMG Exclusive class

December 20, 2022 2:30 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Anna Koehle,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Navigating infertility during the holiday season can be especially challenging. We will explore how to recognize feelings of grief and loss during this season and how to create healthy boundaries with friends and family — including attending gatherings, gift-giving, and sharing information about treatment. Together we will consider strategies for managing the stress of infertility care and treatment during this time of year. We’ll wrap up with a discussion about managing expectations and finding our healthy coping strategies.

Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions grief holidays infertility sex
Recorded Class

Take the Stress Out of Parenting

January 17, 2023 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Parents are less stressed when their kids cooperate. Children are more cooperative when they feel positively connected with their parents. This interactive class will help you recognize myths and misunderstandings that get in the way of creating a calm family life.

You will have a chance to ask questions and get answers on the spot. You will also receive helpful cheat sheets to look back on when you are trying out new approaches.

Ages
All, a Parenting Essential PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication discipline emotions rules/routines