Course Tag: independence

Recorded Workshop

One_Raise Resilient Teens: Strengthening Connection and Optimism in Challenging Times – Emory Exclusive

March 26, 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

A Two-Part Workshop for Parents

Adolescence is a time of growth, change, and increasing autonomy—but it can also bring challenges related to mental health, social pressures, and identity development. Research consistently shows that a strong parent-child relationship is one of the most powerful protective factors for a child’s well-being. But what actually makes that relationship with your child strong? 

In this interactive two-part workshop you will gain evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience, foster optimism, and support your tweens and teens as they navigate today’s complex world.

Session 1: The Power of Connection – Protecting Mental Health and Social Development  In this session at 12 pm on March 26th, we will focus on how positive parent-youth relationships serve as a critical buffer against anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Session 2: Preparing for Independence – Communication, Resilience & the Path to Adulthood will be at 12pm on April 22nd. (Learn More Here).

Each session will include evidence-based strategies, interactive discussions, and actionable takeaways to strengthen your relationship with your tween or teen. Whether your child is struggling or thriving, these workshops will provide valuable insights to help them develop the resilience, optimism, and skills they need to navigate adolescence and confidently transition into adulthood.

Adolescence is a time when parents need lots of support. Don’t go it alone. Join us and parents like yourself for this evidence-based, engaging series. Gain the knowledge and tools to nurture strong, resilient, and optimistic tweens and teens.

Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and Suzanne Levy, Ph.D., internationally recognized licensed clinical psychologist and co-developer of Attachment-Based Family Therapy International.

  • 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 Peace at Home Resource Pages on Teens, Mental Health and more.
  • For questions or to request specific resources, email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions independence mental health
Quick Video Solution Library

Teens – How to Support, Inspire, and Connect

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Autum Cloud Ingram Peace at Home Parenting Expert Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd 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).

The teenage years can be exciting times of growth, but can be a strain on your relationship. As your child enters the tween and teen years their brain changes in ways that cause them to find their tribe of peers. This may mean that they are less likely to seek the advice and validation of adults but it doesn’t mean they don’t need your calm, consistent guidance.

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

Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
behavior brain development character communication conversation discipline emotions feelings health independence listening misbehavior relationship romance rules safety self care sex talking values
Recorded Workshop

Tweens and Teens: Take a Deep Breath Here Comes Their Independence – MIT Exclusive

March 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Expert

Autum Cloud Ingram Peace at Home Parenting Expert Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Adolescence is a time of significant growth and change, marked by a teen’s natural desire for independence. While this growing need for freedom can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers, it is a crucial step in helping your child develop into a healthy, self-reliant adult.

Are you wondering how to encourage independence in your teen or tween while ensuring they stay safe and supported? Join this workshop led by a Peace at Home Parenting Expert to explore:

  • The key brain changes happening during adolescence and how they affect your teen’s behavior.
  • Why fostering independence is essential—and how to do it safely.
  • The risks and rewards of giving your teen more freedom.
  • Practical strategies, including 7 actionable steps, to create opportunities for independence while maintaining clear and healthy boundaries.

This session will help you balance the need to guide and support your teen while also empowering them to grow. Let’s navigate this exciting stage of development together!

Ages
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication emotions independence
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
Ages
All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions independence
Quick Video Solution Library

Social Media & Screen Time

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,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).

Many parents struggle to know how much screen time to allow their kids to have, how old their kids should be when they begin using social media, and how to navigate conflict surrounding phone and video game use.

Additionally, the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Report indicates that nearly all teens use social media and we cannot conclude it is safe for their mental health. In the context of our ongoing national pediatric mental health crisis, we must come together to address these important issues. This library of quick videos provides answers to your questions about screen time and social media use at various ages of your child’s development.

This Series should follow Peace at Home Starts Here and is complemented by our Social Media resource page. Explore all our resource pages and complete Quick Video Solutions Libraries, with even more tools to give you clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together. 

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

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
behavior brain development character communication conversation discipline emotions feelings health independence listening misbehavior relationship romance rules safety self care sex talking values
Quick Video Solution Library

Social Media & Screen Time

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Autum Cloud Ingram Peace at Home Parenting Expert Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd Peace at Home Expert Sophie Hornick Sophie Hornick,MS, CCLS Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,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).

Many parents struggle to know how much screen time to allow their kids to have, how old their kids should be when they begin using social media, and how to navigate conflict surrounding phone and video game use.

Additionally, the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory Report indicates that nearly all teens use social media and we cannot conclude it is safe for their mental health. In the context of our ongoing national pediatric mental health crisis, we must come together to address these important issues. This library of quick videos provides answers to your questions about screen time and social media use at various ages of your child’s development.

Peace At Home is possible, one step at a time. And remember progress, not perfection.

For more guidance, start with Peace at Home Starts Here. Then check out all our resource pages , Quick Video Libraries, and Search Tool. Find the answers and compassionate support to give you clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together. 

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
behavior brain development character communication conversation discipline emotions feelings health independence listening misbehavior relationship romance rules safety self care sex talking values
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
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication cooperation independence mental health Neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD) school
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+
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
Quick Video Solution Library

Helping Educators Support Student Success

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Dana Asby Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Equip Students with the Confidence, Character, and Tools They Need to Thrive

At Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, we understand that student success is about more than just academics. Emotional regulation, executive function, and resilience play a vital role in learning and overall well-being. We offer practical, research-based strategies that educators can use to help students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to learn. Explore the library below for strategies to partner with parents and support student success.


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School Educator
Tags
character college connection conversation emotion feelings goals graduation home identity independence motivation news relationship safety school success understanding values