Course Tag: communication

Recorded Workshop

Social Emotion Skills (SES) for Home and School Success (2025)

August 09, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

When schools and parents are on the same page, children learn social emotional skills more easily. Learn how teachers and families can coordinate about Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at school and how you can help each other find solutions that work for children in your school community.

  • 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.
  • Find related solutions in our Inspire School Success for Elementary Students Library – check out the class titles, School Success: Inspire Motivation and Engagement and Understand Executive Functions, Emotions, and Self-Regulation
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation independence mental health Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) school
Recorded Workshop

Technology and the Alpha Generation: Start the Conversation and End the Power Struggles

April 03, 2024 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

We’ve moved beyond the screen time power struggle. Meet Generation Alpha, the first group of kids who entered the world surrounded by technology. 

Alphas are the children of millennials born from 2010 onwards and are the most tech-savvy generation the world has ever seen. While millennial parents have been learning how to use the latest phones and tablets since their teen years, the oldest Alphas started using these devices before they could talk. 

Alphas will communicate faster than their parents in a global, tech-driven environment. Alphas will grow up to do jobs that don’t yet exist. While digital skills will be important, they will need emotional intelligence and social confidence as well as other skills to succeed in both work and personal relationships. 

At the same time, the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Report indicates that nearly all teens use social media and we cannot conclude it is safe with regard to their mental health. And over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, craving for screen time is rapidly accelerating. 

Workshop participants will gain practical strategies that both parents and children can use to truly embrace this digital frontier without fear and within reason. Parents can’t learn faster or better than Gen Alpha when it comes to technology – but we can learn with them. Join Peace At Home experts and other parents to consider the issues and define strategies that tackle this challenge with calm, clarity and even optimism. Let’s do this together. 

Ages
School Age
Tags
communication screen time social media technology
Recorded Workshop

Communicate and Connect: Reduce Your Teen’s Risky Behavior (MIT Exclusive)

December 02, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Studies show that youth who feel they can talk with their parents are 42% less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as promiscuity, using substances, and aggression toward others. However, it’s easy to have breakdowns when talking with teens, especially about their struggles. Join Peace At Home founder, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and seasoned adolescent clinician and UAreHeard founder, Marc Lehman, LMFT, as they share ways to communicate with your tween or teen by applying strategies that work. Bring your questions and get answers on the spot.

  • 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. 
  • Explore our resource Quick Video Solutions Library, Support, Inspire and Connect with your Teen
  • Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com to sign up for free 1:1 Coaching sessions or be connected with the specific resources you need.
Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
alpha generation communication connection power struggles safety teens
Recorded Workshop

Technology and the Alpha Generation: Start the Conversation and End the Power Struggles (MIT Exclusive)

October 21, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Generation Alpha is the first group of kids who entered the world surrounded by technology. Born from 2010 onwards, they are the most tech-savvy generation the world has ever seen. At the same time, parents are worried about social media and technology addiction. Join Peace At Home expert Amy Alamar, Ed.D., and other parents to define strategies that tackle this challenge with calm, clarity, and even optimism.

  • 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.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
alpha generation communication power struggles screen time technology teens
Recorded Workshop

Parenting for Mental Health: Why Individual Therapy Probably Isn’t Enough for Your Child (2025)

November 08, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

  • Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicide at alarming rates since the pandemic. You may have a child in therapy or perhaps you’re seeking treatment for your child right now. Understanding your role in your child or teen’s therapy can make a huge difference in outcomes. 

Peace At Home founder and seasoned clinician Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW will join with Guy S. Diamond, PhD, founder of Attachment Based Family Therapy, to discuss the ways that individual therapy for kids is often inadequate and how important your role is in successful treatment.

  • Click the play button below to watch or just listen to 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, Mental Health Knowledge and Skills. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Mental Health Literacy for Parents: The Basics, How Do I Know if My Child Needs Therapy and How Do I Choose a Therapist?
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Recorded Workshop

How to Protect Your Child’s Mental Health (2025)

April 24, 2023 8:00 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

Without attention, mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential. Whether you want to prevent future issues, your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or you have significant concerns, the good news is that you can help. Join us. 

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. Discover why without attention, these mental health conditions can prevent children from reaching their full potential, and what you can do to help. 

  • Click the play button below to watch or just listen to the recording of this workshop previously hosted.  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, Mental Health Knowledge and Skills to Support your Child Library Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including School Refusal: What’s Important to Know and What Can I Do? and Positive Connections for More Cooperation
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions mental health rules/routines
Recorded Discussion

Family Gatherings and Everyday Conversations: Let’s Talk About Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

November 06, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cornelius Holmes Cornelius Holmes,LPC, NCC

Challenges & Solutions

When your child approaches you to share or process their thoughts and feelings about gender identity or sexual orientation they are trusting you with their deepest sense of self. These conversations can spark fears for their wellbeing and it can be a struggle in that moment to know how to respond without rejecting or discounting their experience. These issues may challenge your values or beliefs. It might seem that being “straight” isn’t cool and your child wants to explore other options to be more like their friends.

As the holidays approach, you can anticipate that these issues may come up at the dinner table with your extended family. And that might be yet another trigger for you.

Listen in on Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Experts Cornelius Holmes, LPC, NCC for a conversation that will prepare you for an open, ongoing dialogue with your child or teen that is candid, authentic and supportive.

  • 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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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions independence LGBTQ+
Recorded Discussion

What Does it Mean to Affirm My Child’s Gender? And Why is That Important?

June 07, 2023 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Expert Lisa Day Lewis Lisa Day-Lewis (she/her/hers),LPC-A, MEd Peace at Home Parenting Expert Hanna Brinkhaus Hanna Brinkhaus,MA, LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Whether your child identifies as LGBTQIA+ or you just want to help your kids be more aware and accepting of the range of identities around them, this session will help. You will gain more awareness about gender identity for yourself and learn action steps you can take to support your kids with regard to this issue as well. 

Peace At Home founder, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, PFLAG leader Lisa Day-Lewis, MEd and Peace At Home teacher, Hanna Brinkhaus, LCSW explores this complex and important issue related to children and adolescents’ development and mental health.

  • 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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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication identity LGBTQ+
Recorded Workshop

LGBTQ+ What to Say to Your Child and How to Communicate it with Love and Acceptance (2025)

March 17, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Acey Neel Acey Neel,MA, LPC

Challenges & Solutions

Does the idea of talking with your child about sexual orientation and gender identity feel difficult or even a little scary? These issues can be daunting for both kids and parents. And the changing ways that many in our society see gender identity and sexual orientation can cause further confusion and unrest.  Your child will look to you for guidance about how to feel and act. This class will help you prepare for an open, ongoing dialogue with your child or teen that is candid, authentic and supportive.

  • Click the play button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted workshop.  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, LGBTQ and Gender Essentials Library. Explore all the Video Solutions and Handouts designed and delivered by Peace at Home experts. 
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School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication identity LGBTQ+
Recorded Workshop

How to help your Child with Special Needs to Make Friends (2025)

May 10, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.

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.

  • Click the play button below to watch or just listen to the recording of this previously hosted workshop.  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 Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  Positive Discipline for Children with ADHD: Understand Your Child’s Brain,  Help Your Child with Autism to Make Friends
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication friendships Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD)