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Holding Space, Building Strength: A Supportive Conversation About Fertility and Well-being_OMG Exclusive

December 10, 2025 3:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Anna Koehle,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Navigating fertility issues with peace and confidence can be challenging. Join this open-ended conversation with Dr. Anna Koehle, an innovative trauma-informed adoption and infertility consultant, to explore how to recognize feelings of grief and loss as well as other emotions. Together, we will consider strategies for managing the stress of fertility care and treatment. We’ll wrap up with a discussion about managing expectations and finding our healthy coping strategies.

If you have questions or challenges you’d like addressed during the session, we encourage you to email us ahead of time at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. This session will not be recorded.

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.
For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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All, Parent Wellbeing

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communication cooperation emotions grief holidays infertility sex

Live Interactive Workshop

Raising Happy, Resilient Kids: Parenting with Optimism and Confidence

November 06, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Does it ever feel like your child believes the next new toy, gadget, or pair of cool sneakers will finally make them happy? You’re not alone – we’ve all been there! Sure, those shiny new things might spark joy for a day or two, but what about lasting happiness?

What really makes our kids happy in the long run? Too often, we get swept up in what ads and social media claim will bring joy. It turns out the secret to raising a happy child isn’t found at the mall or in the toy aisle, but in something much more meaningful. We start by learning the difference between pleasure and happiness for both our kids and ourselves.

Research shows that more “stuff” doesn’t lead to real, lifelong happiness. Instead, raising truly happy kids comes from nurturing their inner strengths. Optimism – a hopeful, positive outlook on life – and resilience – the ability to bounce back from challenges – are skills strongly linked to children’s well-being and future success.

The good news is that even though every child has their own temperament, parents can easily help boost these traits. In this fun and practical workshop, we’ll explore simple day-to-day strategies to grow your child’s optimism and resilience (and your own!).

Best of all, you’ll gain the confidence to set loving limits on all that “stuff” and refocus on what really counts for a happy family. Imagine feeling sure of yourself when you say “enough” to new toys and instead share experiences that make your child light up from the inside out. Whether your child is a toddler, a teen, or somewhere in between, these ideas will help parents of all age groups create a more joyful, connected home. Join Peace at Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and discover how focusing on optimism and resilience can bring more smiles (and fewer gimmies) into your family’s life!

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 School Age Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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School Age

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cooperation health safety

Live Interactive Workshop

Lighten the Mental Load: Create a Meaningful Low-Stress Holiday Season

October 28, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Lucinda Gibbons,MMFT

Challenges & Solutions

The holidays are meant to bring joy. But for many parents, they also bring pressure, endless planning, and the weight of everyone else’s expectations. In fact, one poll found 20% of parents say holiday stress negatively affects family life – and nearly twice as many moms as dads rate their stress levels as “high.”

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to share the mental load of holiday prep and planning, and how to set clear expectations and boundaries. We’ll also show you ways to make the planning process part of your family connection, rather than a solo burden. Whether you’re parenting solo or with a partner, and whatever your children’s ages, you’ll leave with practical tools to bring more ease, equity, and joy into your holiday season – starting with Halloween!

Parents are craving:

Recognition of the invisible labor they carry (especially for moms).
Tools to communicate, collaborate, and share the load — especially with partners and older kids.
A path to connection, not just survival, through the holidays.
Relief from being the “default planner” of every meal, gift, and moment.

Let’s do this together. Join us for straight talk, simple solutions, and practical ways to create less stress and more joy, so your whole family can look forward to the holiday season!

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 our Protect Your Child’s Mental Health Resource Guide with a quick video library, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

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connection holidays stress

Live Interactive Workshop

Infant and Toddler Brain Development: Why Parents Matter So Much_MIT Exclusive

December 08, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

From soothing a fussy baby to supporting healthy sleep and joyful play, your everyday interactions shape your baby’s growing brain in powerful ways. Join Peace at Home Parenting expert, JoAnn Robinson, PhD, to explore how your presence, calm, and connection support your infant or toddler’s development—and why those early moments matter more than you think.

This workshop will give you practical tools to help your child eat, sleep, and play with more ease—while building the foundation for emotional security, learning, and resilience that lasts a lifetime. You’ll also learn how to respond to fussiness with confidence, manage your own stress, and create the kind of loving, safe environment that young brains need most.

If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.

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 these Peace at Home Resource Guides with quick video libraries, handouts, recordings, blogs, podcasts and more: Welcome Baby and Toddlers and Preschoolers (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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.

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Prenatal & Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers

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baby brain development feeding sleep

Live Interactive Workshop

Help Your Child Get Organized: Support Executive Function with Confidence_MIT Exclusive

November 14, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Hilary Ben-Ami,MS

Challenges & Solutions

Is your teen constantly misplacing assignments, forgetting deadlines, or struggling to manage time? If your home is a cycle of nagging, reminding, and frustration—you’re not alone.

This workshop will help you understand the root causes of disorganization, especially when executive function skills are involved. You’ll learn what executive functioning really means, how it affects teens with or without ADHD, and why anxiety or depression can make it even harder to stay on track.

Walk away with practical, compassionate strategies you can use right away—no more power struggles, just real support that helps your teen gain confidence and control over their responsibilities.

Join Peace At Home expert Hilary Ben-Ami MS for this interactive workshop that will help you understand the root causes of disorganization, especially when executive function skills are involved.

If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.

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 these resource guides, School Age Kids and K-12 School Success Resource Guides, where you will find quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts, and more. (log in to access the content)
Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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.

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School Educator Teens & Young Adults

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adhd goals homework learning organized school success

Live Interactive Workshop

Gummies, Vaping, Nicotine and Cannabis: What Teens Know and Parents Need to Know_MIT Exclusive

November 03, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Jonathan Beazley,LADC, LMFT

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

A lot has changed since you were a kid.

Today’s teens face a rapidly shifting landscape of substance use—from flavored vapes and high-potency cannabis products to THC-infused sodas and colorful gummies that look like harmless candy. These products are easily accessible, cleverly marketed, and often perceived as “safer” alternatives, even though the risks are real and rising.

You’ll explore why adolescence naturally invites risk taking, how substances like nicotine and cannabis affect developing brains, and how to recognize the difference between experimentation and early signs of addiction. Whether your child is substance-free or already experimenting, this workshop will equip you with the tools to respond calmly, clearly, and effectively. When you’re informed, connected, and proactive, you can make a powerful difference.

Join Jonathan Beazley, LADC, LMFT, and Ruth Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace At Home Parenting, for this interactive workshop, which combines clinical expertise with real-world strategies to help you support your teen without shame or fear.

If you have questions or topics you’d like addressed during the session, email us at Solutions@PeaceAtHomeParenting.com. You can also ask questions throughout the session.

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 MIT’s Peace at Home Parenting Solutions Center. You may want to start here: Teen and Young Adult Resource Guide, where you will find quick videos, recorded workshops, podcasts and articles. (log in to access the content)
Questions? Email our Parent Guides at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.
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.

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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults

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alcohol drugs safety

Live Interactive Workshop

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

April 04, 2025 12:00 pm EDT

Expert

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.

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Prenatal & Infant Toddlers & Preschoolers

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brain brain development Health/Wellness parents