Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
Does it ever feel like your family is stuck in an endless race—to do more, be more, or measure up to others? Unrealistic expectations can leave both parents and children feeling like they’re never enough.
In this session, we’ll explore how perfectionism and comparison are deeply intertwined, feeding the illusion that other families “have it all together.” Social media, academic pressure, and even well-meaning parenting habits can reinforce this cycle, increasing stress, anxiety, and disconnection within the family.
Perfectionism has become increasingly common, especially among young people, over the past 30 years and is associated with depression, eating disorders, and even suicide. But the good news is, you can interrupt this cycle. You’ll learn how to shift away from unrealistic standards and toward values like authenticity, connection, and self-compassion.
Join Peace at Home Founder, Ruth Freeman LCSW to learn how to recognize these harmful patterns, understand their emotional impact, and take concrete steps to foster a healthier, more accepting family environment.
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.
Navigating fertility issues with peace and confidence can be challenging. Join this open-ended conversation with Dr. Anna Koehle, an innovative trauma-informed adoption and infertility consultant, to explore how to recognize feelings of grief and loss as well as other emotions. You’ll discover effective approaches to creating healthy boundaries with friends and family — including sharing information about treatment. Together we will consider strategies for managing the stress of fertility care and treatment. We’ll wrap up with a discussion about managing expectations and finding our healthy coping strategies.
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.
Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.
It’s common for young babies to have fussy times in the day. Those times can be hard to get through! Staying calm is challenging but you can bring some resources into the mix to help you manage.
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.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
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.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
It has been said that perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or appearances. Join us to discover how perfectionism can affect you and your children, and strategies that you can use to reduce it within your family. The tendency toward perfectionism has increased significantly among young people over the past 30 years. It can be associated with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and even suicide. The needs to feel accepted and to be cared about tend to drive perfectionism and without treatment, may get worse over time.
Perfectionists strive for flawlessness in themselves and/or in others. If you’re wondering whether you have these tendencies, the chances are that you do to one degree or another.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
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, joyful family life. You will have a chance to ask questions and get answers on the spot. You will also receive helpful handouts to look back on when you are trying out new approaches.
