Course Tag: routines

Live Interactive Workshop

Finding the Right Fit: Choose Quality Childcare with Confidence – Emory Exclusive

August 14, 2025 12:00 am EDT/EST
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Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Choosing a childcare provider is one of the most emotional and impactful decisions parents make in the early years. Whether you’re returning to work, looking for socialization opportunities, or simply needing support, the process can feel overwhelming—especially if the timing isn’t ideal or your first choice falls through.

Join Susan Abramson MS and Cora Megan MA for this practical, compassionate workshop designed for parents of children under 5. We’ll help you navigate the big decisions with clarity and confidence so you can make informed choices and support your child’s well-being—no matter what the childcare journey looks like.

  • Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive workshop.
  • Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive Zoom reminders 1 day and then 1 hour before the session. If you have any issues, please email us.
  • After the workshop, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording, handouts and related resources.
  • For additional support, check out the Toddlers and Preschoolers and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Pages with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  Check out this recorded workshop: Get Ready For Childcare / Preschool: Ensure a Positive Transition (log in to access the content).
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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Toddlers & Preschoolers
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childcare routines transition
Recorded Workshop

Sleep Solutions for Toddlers and Preschoolers (2025)

September 21, 2023 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Avatar photo Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

Sleep problems are common in toddlers and preschoolers, including bedtime battles and night wakings. Join this live, interactive workshop to learn about typical sleep in toddlers and preschoolers, factors that make it difficult for young children to fall asleep and stay asleep, and practical solutions for helping your child sleep better.

  • 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. 
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • Check out the Resource Page and Quick Video Solutions Libraries for Toddlers & Preschoolers. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
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Toddlers & Preschoolers
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cooperation preschoolers routines sleep toddlers
Recorded Workshop

Sleep Solutions for Your School Age Child (2025)

January 25, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Avatar photo Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

Childhood sleep problems are common, and may contribute to daytime sleepiness, irritability, behavioral problems, learning difficulties or poor academic performance in your child. But what do you do if your child is not tired at bedtime, can’t fall asleep alone, or has bedtime fears and worries? Join this live, interactive workshop to learn how sleep works, what is “normal” for sleep in school-age children, and practical solutions to help your child sleep better.

  • 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. 
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
  • Check out the Resource Pages and Quick Video Solutions Library for School Aged kids. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
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School Age
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routines sleep
Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch & Learn: New Year Parenting Check-Up: Practical Steps to Start the Year Right

January 14, 2025 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 Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in and ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions.  Join us this month:

Even the most positive parents lose their way from time to time. The most amazing and challenging part of being a parent is that as soon as you’ve got it figured out, your child goes and changes! 

Join Ruth and Fairfield University Professor Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW to reflect on the big picture and assess what you want to keep about your parenting approaches and where you want to make some specific, positive changes. This is a conversation between two seasoned parenting educators about what really matters for kids. Your questions, concerns and comments will be most welcomed or just come to listen. The start of a new year is a great time for a checkup – 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. 
  • Check out Peace at Home’s 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, and on-demand resources, or connect you with an expert for one-on-one support. Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Live Discussion with an Expert

Kids and Technology: Can Parents Really Make a Difference? (2025)

July 30, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Advisor Liz Sweigart Liz Sweigart,Ph.D

Challenges & Solutions

Join our monthly candid Lunch and Learn conversation with founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in and ask questions, share and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions. 

Join Ruth for new perspectives on this persistent and evolving issue as she asks the big questions of her guest Liz Sweigart, PhD. Gain insights into fostering a healthy and secure tech environment for your children and enhance your family’s digital safety knowledge.

Liz Sweigart, PhD is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Computer Science department at Vanderbilt University, where she researches youth online safety. She was the Chief Product and Strategy Officer for Safe Kids AI, an EdTech company on a mission to empower kids to be safer online by helping them make better decisions. Liz is passionate about using her well-honed skills to help parents support children to be safe online while respecting their autonomy and creativity.

  • 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 our Resources Page on Social Media and Quick Video Library.
  • Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication conflict emotions family mental health routines screen time social media stress
Recorded Workshop

Technology and Young Children: How much is too much? (2025)

June 06, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

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

Screen time is increasing rapidly, and parents are wondering, how much is too much? This flash class will share the current screen time recommendations for young children and address why limiting screen time is important. We’ll offer guidelines for choosing high quality media as well as alternatives to the virtual babysitter.

  • 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 Toddler Library, Routines, Transitions, Managing Emotions and more.  Explore all the Video Solutions and Handouts.
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Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
brain children eyes games ipad iphone kids limit routines rules screen time screens technology tv video games videos youtube
Recorded Workshop

Manage Screen Time: End the Power Struggles (2025)

August 17, 2021 8:00 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.

Screen time is a red-hot issue between parents and children. Parents complain they can’t get screen time under control and kids can’t seem to get enough. Over half of parents say their kids are “addicted” and, even among young children, craving for screen time is rapidly accelerating. 

Class participants will learn practical solutions to this growing challenge.  

  • 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,Toddlers & Preschoolers Library Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes includingEmotion Coaching for Young Children ,Better Behavior from your Toddler or Preschooler
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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brain children eyes ipad iphone kids routines rules screen time screens social media technology tv videos youtube
Live Discussion with an Expert

Cultivate Gratitude and Spirituality with Kids of All Ages (2025)

December 11, 2024 11:30 am EDT/EST

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

Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in and ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions. 

Ruth explores the challenging topic of gratitude and spirituality with much loved Peace At Home teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS, the Director of Kids Cooperate in Tolland, CT, and Family Specialist at CLICC supporting incarcerated parents. Listen to this heartwarming session on nurturing gratitude and spirituality in ourselves and our kids. Discover practical techniques to instill a sense of thankfulness and spiritual awareness for your children, fostering a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them. Enhance your parenting toolkit with strategies to support your child’s emotional and spiritual growth.

  • Click the button above to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion. 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, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • If you are looking for more support, email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Live Discussion with an Expert

Create a Healthy and Joyful Holiday Mindset (2025)

November 19, 2024 12:30 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

Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in to ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions. 

Get ready for a fun and inspiring session as Ruth chats with Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW about what kind of mindset helps over the holidays. Tanika is a Professor of Social Work at Fairfield University and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years. Discover practical tips for managing stress, embracing gratitude, and fostering positivity to make your holidays more enjoyable and fulfilling. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your holiday experience with a refreshed and joyful outlook.

  • 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, Parenting Principles for Progress not Perfection. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes.
  • If you are looking for more support email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
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communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
Live Discussion with an Expert

The Vital Link between Sleep and Schoolwork (2025)

September 12, 2024 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Avatar photo Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts on the issues that matter most to parents. Jump in and ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions. 

This insightful session with Peace At Home sleep expert, Lisa J. Meltzer, PhD, will explore the crucial impact of sleep on the academic performance and overall well-being of children and teens. Discover practical tips to improve sleep habits and understand the science behind how sleep quality and duration influence concentration, memory, and learning outcomes in school. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your child’s educational success through better sleep practices.

  • 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.
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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication conflict emotions family mental health routines stress
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