Course Tag: rules/routines

Live Class

School Refusal: What Really Helps?

September 15, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

School refusal, also known as school avoidance, is a misunderstood and complex challenge. While school refusal is often viewed as misbehavior, in most cases students are simply too anxious to enter the school environment and, in the cases of some students, have trouble leaving their homes at all. Often,children with school refusal behaviors may complain of physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach aches before school, or repeatedly ask to visit the school nurse.

In this class you will learn:

  • The ways in which your own emotions and anxiety about truancy affect your child’s recovery or escalation
  • How to frame the problem for yourself and child in a way that encourages confidence, patience, and compassion
  • Ways to work with the school to support your child through this difficult time
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
mental health rules/routines school teen safety
Live Class

School Success

September 06, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Does your child seem unmotivated, stressed or just bored when it comes to school?

Do you play homework police instead of connecting positively with your child?

Are you confused about what will really help? 

Many parents feel overwhelmed or out of the loop when it comes to their kids’ education. How can you nurture your child’s education and support engagement in learning? This class will help support your child’s learning and motivation in ways that work. You will discover how to advocate in meaningful ways when necessary. 

After this class you will be able to: 

● Recognize and address your child’s progress and needs 

● Partner with your child and, as needed, your child’s teacher to set up successful homework practices 

● Apply simple, practical methods of inspiring your child’s motivation without taking over

● Identify when and how to contact a teacher about your child’s school challenges 

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication rules/routines school
Live Class

CVS Returning to work and Managing Sibling Relationships: Welcome Baby, Welcome Back to Work

August 11, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for CVS Colleagues. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

If you are having your second or third baby, you may wonder how to manage your children’s  competing needs and emotional outbursts. Returning to work adds another layer of complexity as you arrange for their child care needs.  Creating routines to leave in the morning and return home is essential.  JoAnn wants to hear from parents about their concerns and experiences, and any questions that you have about the challenge of Returning to Work and Managing Sibling Relationships.  At this session, JoAnn will share ideas about 

  • What it means to be a big brother or sister through their eyes
  • Managing sibling jealousy and promoting kindness 
  • Childcare needs and options as you return to work
  • Creating routines for mornings and evenings 
Ages
PreNatal Infant
Tags
emotions rules/routines sleep
Live Class

What to Do About My Fussy Baby: Welcome Baby, Welcome Back to Work

August 10, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

JoAnn Robinson,PhD Hanna Brinkhaus,MA, LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

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.  In this class we will talk about

  • what’s normal fussiness for babies 
  • what to offer baby during fussy times
  • how to soothe yourself while baby fusses
Ages
PreNatal Infant
Tags
emotions rules/routines sleep
Live Class

Yum Exclusive class: Make a Summer Plan to Build Optimism and Resilience

July 26, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for Yum! Brands. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Many of us feel relieved as the school year ends. We look forward to a more relaxed season, at last. And yet…by mid-July, we may be dealing with bored kids who are less cooperative and spending more time on screens than ever. And really, how we spend our summer as a family will impact our children’s readiness for September.

This small group learning session will give you an opportunity to think together with Peace At Home teachers and other parents about your summer. Let’s create a mindful and enjoyable season that will strengthen your kids’ optimism and resilience for next school year. Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize family patterns that lead to stress and conflict
  • Identify approaches that will increase fun and connection
  • Apply mindfulness practices for yourself and with your kids
  • Apply strategies to make summer plans as a family
  • Connect with other parents to recognize what you already do that works, get some new ideas about solutions and relax into the fact that we are all imperfect parents
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence rules/routines teen safety
Live Class

ADHD: 7 Steps to More Cooperation and Less Conflict

August 30, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Chief Product Officer

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

You don’t have to go it alone. Being able to recognize the behavior as symptoms and having a clear plan about how to invite cooperation and respond to challenging behaviors will reduce your family stress and strengthen your child’s positive behavior. Join with other parents facing similar struggles and create a plan that will work for your family. At the end of this class you will be able to:

  • Understand the most effective ways to set the stage for cooperation through carefully chosen wording and timing
  • Apply effective behavior support techniques combining clear communication and useful consequences when needed
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation rules/routines sibling conflict special needs
Live Class

Back to School: Reconnection and Recovery

August 08, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

How do we build community and approach academics after such a challenging time in education? What have students experienced, what do they need, and how can we begin to capture their attention and engage them in learning? What are practical, effective way to emphasize emotional safety and equity for in-person and hybrid environments. This quick class focuses on how to build and maintain personal connections through our education work with a focus on recovery from a very challenging year. 

After this session, educators will be able to:

  • Identify and apply strategies that resilience
  • Foster community and nurture relationships
  • Contribute toward a common vision for the community
  • Apply approaches to effectively establish and/or re-establish routine
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
cooperation emotions independence rules/routines
Live Class

Midsummer Check-In: The Joys and Challenges of Summer

July 12, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Halfway through summer vacation, is it living up to your expectations? If you suspect that you may breathe a guilty sigh of relief when your children return to school in the Fall, don’t worry because there is still time to find the right balance of connection, independence, relaxation, and routine that will leave you and your family feeling you’ve made the most out of summer. Join us for an expert-guided conversation where you will learn how to:

  • Start a conversation about routines that meets everyone’s needs.
  • Plan a summer that includes everyone’s goals.
  • Find unique ways of connecting to your child without an agenda. 
  • Make the most of your time together through playfulness and meaningful conversations.
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation Health/Wellness independence rules/routines school
Live Class

Make a Summer Plan to Build Optimism and Resilience

July 11, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

Many of us feel relieved as the school year ends. We look forward to a more relaxed season, at last. And yet…by mid-July, we may be dealing with bored kids who are less cooperative and spending more time on screens than ever. And really, how we spend our summer as a family will impact our children’s readiness for September.

This small group learning session will give you an opportunity to think together with Peace At Home teachers and other parents about your summer. Let’s create a mindful and enjoyable season that will strengthen your kids’ optimism and resilience for next school year. Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize family patterns that lead to stress and conflict
  • Identify approaches that will increase fun and connection
  • Apply mindfulness practices for yourself and with your kids
  • Apply strategies to make summer plans as a family
  • Connect with other parents to recognize what you already do that works, get some new ideas about solutions and relax into the fact that we are all imperfect parents
Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence rules/routines teen safety
Live Class

Get Ready for Childcare/Preschool: Ensure a Positive Transition

July 11, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class. A recording of the class with handouts will be available once the class is complete.

The time has come for your precious “baby” to start day care, and you may be feeling a range of emotions. There are steps that you can take to help your family make a smooth, positive transition into this next chapter of your life. After you take this class, you will be able to: 

● Acknowledge and cope with any emotions you are having 

● Take concrete steps as you prepare the big day 

● Establish positive routines for home and school 

Ages
PreNatal Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
independence rules/routines school