Course Tag: perfectionism

Live Interactive Workshop

Chasing Perfect: How Comparison is Stealing Your Joy and Making Parenting Harder – Emory Exclusive

September 11, 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

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.

Ages
All, Mental Health
Tags
anxiety emotions perfectionism
Recorded Workshop

Chasing Perfect: How Comparison is Stealing Your Joy and Making Parenting Harder

July 22, 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

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.

Ages
All, Mental Health
Tags
anxiety emotions perfectionism
Recorded Workshop

Perfectionism and Your Family: Find Calm, Connection and Cooperation in Letting Go (2025)

March 23, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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. 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • Check out the Resource Page and Quick Video Solutions Library. Peace at Home Starts Here. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
Ages
Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication emotions perfectionism
Quick Video Solution Library

Peace At Home Starts Here

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 Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

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).

Peace At Home’s principles are built on decades of research focused on parent-child relationships and positive outcomes for kids. Give your children and yourself the gift of Peace At Home.

Start with these 4 big ideas:

  1. Be Your Child’s Calm Center
  2. Understand Yourself
  3. Focus on Connection and Curiosity
  4. Teach and Model Kindness and Compassion

Put those big ideas into action with these 5 essential strategies to help your family thrive:

  1. Create Rules, Routines, Rhythms and Rituals with Your Family
  2. Recognize the Power of Play and Playfulness
  3. Strengthen Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
  4. Create Problem Solvers
  5. Signal Safety to Your Child

Read more about Peace at Home’s Parenting Principles and dive in by watching or listening to one of the Quick Video Solutions below. Click on the title below to access the solution video and handouts.

Peace At Home is possible, one step at a time.  And remember progress, not perfection. Check out our resource pages and complete Quick Video Library, with more tools to give you clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together. Let’s do this together.

Ages
All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
anxiety attachment behavior calm co-parenting communication cooperation depression divorce emotions feelings grandchildren grandparents helicopter misbehavior parenting styles patience perfectionism self care separated step parent stress trauma
Recorded Workshop

Perfectionism and Your Family: Find Calm, Connection and Cooperation in Letting Go

March 23, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST
Take This Workshop

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

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. 

  • 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. 
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • Check out the Resource Page and Quick Video Solutions Library. Peace at Home Starts Here. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
Ages
Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication emotions perfectionism
Quick Video Solution Library

Peace at Home Starts Here

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 Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

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).

Peace At Home’s principles are built on decades of research focused on parent-child relationships and positive outcomes for kids. Give your children and yourself the gift of Peace At Home.

Start with these 4 big ideas:

  1. Be Your Child’s Calm Center
  2. Understand Yourself
  3. Focus on Connection and Curiosity
  4. Teach and Model Kindness and Compassion

Put those big ideas into action with these 5 essential strategies to help your family thrive:

  1. Create Rules, Routines, Rhythms and Rituals with Your Family
  2. Recognize the Power of Play and Playfulness
  3. Strengthen Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence
  4. Create Problem Solvers
  5. Signal Safety to Your Child

Read more about Peace at Home’s Parenting Principles. Peace At Home is possible, one step at a time. And remember progress, not perfection.

For more information on this topic, check out our Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Guide. Find answers and compassionate support to give you clarity and confidence. Let’s do this together. 

Click on a title to access the video and handouts (log in to access the content)

Ages
All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
anxiety attachment behavior calm co-parenting communication cooperation depression divorce emotions feelings grandchildren grandparents helicopter misbehavior parenting styles patience perfectionism self care separated step parent stress trauma