Course Tag: Health/Wellness

Recorded Workshop

Infant Toddler Brain Development: Why Parents Matter So Much (2025)

January 10, 2024 12:00 pm EDT

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Get Ready for Baby & Enjoy the First Year Library  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Keep Your Relationship With Your Baby Strong as You Return to Work, Lean Baby’s Needs: Eat, Play, Sleep 
Ages
Prenatal & Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
brain brain development Health/Wellness parents
Live Interactive Workshop

Infant Toddler Brain Development: Why Parents Matter So Much – MIT Exclusive

April 04, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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, Get Ready for Baby & Enjoy the First Year Library  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Keep Your Relationship With Your Baby Strong as You Return to Work, Lean Baby’s Needs: Eat, Play, Sleep 
  • 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.
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
Ages
Prenatal & Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
brain brain development Health/Wellness parents
Recorded Workshop

Fertility Issues and the Holidays: Manage Expectations and Find Your Coping Strategies OMG Exclusive

December 11, 2024 1:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Anna Koehle Anna Koehle,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Navigating fertility issues 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 fertility care and treatment during this time of year. We’ll wrap up with a discussion about managing expectations and finding our healthy coping strategies.  

  • 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 have questions or are looking for support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
Ages
All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant
Tags
emotions Health/Wellness mental health self care
Recorded Workshop

Back to School Playbook: Inspire Motivation, Build Routines and Encourage Independence (2025)

September 27, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

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

Returning to school means disrupting the summer routines that you and your child have just settled into just when your child needs consistency the most. Children are happiest when they know what to expect. Arguments, misbehaviors, and school resistance often start when they feel that a rule is unfair or unexpected. When you talk about family rules and routines together as a family, it helps everyone feel better about what to expect even when they don’t get exactly what they want. 

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion.  Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
  • New To Peace at Home? Register for free using the “New to Peace at Home” button above.
  • Find related solutions in our Inspire School Success for Elementary Students Library
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
emotions Health/Wellness mental health play teen safety
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?
Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Interactive Workshops

Support Your Neurodiverse Child

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® Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting a neurodivergent child—whether they’ve been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, or another learning difference—can be deeply rewarding and uniquely challenging. Traditional discipline strategies may fall short, and navigating services like special education can feel overwhelming. These workshops help families reduce conflict, increase cooperation, and build stronger relationships based on empathy, structure, and flexibility. When parents feel supported, children thrive—and home becomes a place of growth, not just survival.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication Health/Wellness independence mental health rules/routines
Recorded Workshop

Everyday Connection to Support Your Kids’ Mental Health

May 07, 2024 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

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

Learning loss, undeveloped social-emotional skills, soaring anxiety, depression and self-harm are among the many issues our children are facing. Post-pandemic parenting is not for the faint of heart. While you are struggling to maintain your own wellbeing, meet work demands and care for your family, your kids are dealing with challenges that are more intense than we have ever imagined. Where do you start and what really matters?

The good and bad news is that your everyday interactions with your child have a powerful influence on their emotional wellbeing. But what kinds of interactions really make a difference? And why do they matter?

This workshop will highlight the nature of stress as it relates to your children, the impact of family conflict, and the power of everyday connection and joy. Without recognizing that certain behaviors tell a story about your child’s unmet needs or the mismatch between our expectations and our kids’ capacities, it’s easy to miss important signs and symptoms. Sometimes we even make things worse in our efforts to remedy the problems. Let’s do this together. 

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  The kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: Techniques to Calm the Brain.
Ages
All, Mental Health Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Quick Video Solution Library

Protect Your Child’s Mental Health

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Denise Parent Denise Parent,LMFT Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert Kim Barton Kimberly Barton,Ph.D

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).

Mental health literacy is the ability to prevent, recognize and cope with mental health conditions.

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health disorders were the most common diseases of childhood. Some are even declaring a pediatric mental health emergency. Whether your child is doing fine and you want to prevent future mental health issues, your child just doesn’t seem like their usual self, or your child has actually declared suicidal thoughts, you can help. 

“The parent-child relationship is the most powerful mental health intervention known to humankind.”  – Bessel van de Kolk

In an era of heightened mental health challenges among children and adolescents, this library serves as a powerful resource for parents seeking to nurture their child’s overall well-being. Grounded in the profound impact of the parent-child relationship, this collection empowers you with the knowledge and strategies to foster a positive, mentally-healthy environment in your family. Gain insights into recognizing early signs of distress, understanding the interplay between your mental health and your child’s, and implementing proactive approaches to promote emotional resilience.

This Series should follow our library Peace at Home Starts Here and is complemented by our Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health Resource Page. Explore all our resource pages and complete Quick Video Solutions Libraries, with more tools to give you clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together. 

Click on a title below to access the video and handouts.

Disclaimer: Information shared by Peace at Home Parenting experts is not intended as a replacement for clinical mental health services. Your pediatrician can suggest clinical services or if your child is in crisis, go to your nearest hospital emergency room, call 911 or call 988 the US Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication emotions Health/Wellness mental health Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD)
Recorded Workshop

Post Pandemic Parenting: You Can’t Hack Everyday Interactions that Really Matter to Your Child

January 18, 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

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

Learning loss, undeveloped social-emotional skills, soaring anxiety, depression and self-harm are among the many issues our children are facing. Post-pandemic parenting is not for the faint of heart. While you are struggling to maintain your own wellbeing, meet work demands and care for your family at the same time, your kids are dealing with challenges that are more intense than we have ever imagined. Where do you start and what really matters?

The good and bad news is that your everyday interactions with your child have a powerful influence on their emotional wellbeing. But what kinds of interactions really make a difference? And why do they matter?

This workshop highlights the nature of stress as it relates to your children, the impact of family conflict, and the power of everyday connection and joy. Without recognizing that certain behaviors tell a story about your child’s unmet needs or the mismatch between our expectations and our kids’ capacities, it’s easy to miss important signs and symptoms. Sometimes we even make things worse in our efforts to remedy the problems. Let’s do this together. 

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including  The kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: Techniques to Calm the Brain. 
Ages
All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions Health/Wellness mental health
Recorded Workshop

Infant Toddler Brain Development: Why Parents Matter So Much

January 10, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
Take This Workshop

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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.
  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Library, Get Ready for Baby & Enjoy the First Year Library  Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including Keep Your Relationship With Your Baby Strong as You Return to Work, Lean Baby’s Needs: Eat, Play, Sleep 
Ages
Prenatal & Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
brain brain development Health/Wellness parents