Course Type: Recorded Discussion

Recorded Discussion

Meaningful Holidays Without the Pressure

November 19, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Balancing Kids, Grandparents, Gifts and More. The holidays are meant to bring joy—but for many parents, they also come with stress, family pressure, and competing expectations. Between excited kids, endless gift lists, and well-meaning grandparents who may have very different ideas about what’s “best,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Watch this previously hosted live session to hear practical strategies and compassionate insights on how to manage holiday stress, honor family traditions, and set loving boundaries with grandparents while keeping the focus on connection. You’ll learn how to collaborate across generations to create celebrations that feel good for everyone—especially your kids.

Ages
All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication family routines
Recorded Discussion

Mindful Parenting Strategies to Tame the Chaos and Find Your Calm

October 08, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace At Home Parenting Expert Na Zhang Na Zhang,PhD, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting can often feel chaotic and overwhelming—but you’re not alone in this journey. During this session, Ruth and Na will share mindful parenting strategies to help you reduce stress and avoid parental burnout while building more calm, connection, and cooperation at home. This honest discussion will explore what’s really driving parental burnout and, more importantly, what you can do to overcome it in your day-to-day family life.

Whether you’re dealing with toddler tantrums, teen tech battles, or just a never-ending family to-do list, you’ll come away with simple, practical techniques to find your calm amid the chaos at home. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your child and feel more in control of each day. This conversation is a guide to help you reclaim peace at home.

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All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing Prenatal & Infant School Age School Educator Teens & Young Adults
Tags
mental health mindfulness stress
Recorded Discussion

Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

September 18, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Expert Marianne Barton Marianne Barton,P.h.D

Challenges & Solutions

Parenting a child with mental health issues is incredibly tough—and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’ve ever asked, “Is this normal or something more?” or wondered, “Should I step in—or step back?” you’re not alone. Many parents feel overwhelmed trying to support a child in therapy or facing mental health struggles or even wondering if my child needs more help?

You’ll learn how to:

  • Create an emotionally supportive home environment
  • Recognize when your child may need more support
  • Distinguish between setbacks and progress in treatment
  • Play a meaningful role in your child’s therapy
  • Use evidence-based strategies to avoid parental burnout
  • Repair and strengthen your relationship through honest connection

Let’s stop parenting from panic mode—and start from a place of compassion, clarity, and connection. Your support can be a powerful part of your child’s healing.

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Ages
All, Mental Health All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
anxiety counseling depression therapy
Recorded Discussion

Help Your Child Launch with Confidence:  Shift from CEO to Coach – Teladoc Exclusive

September 23, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST
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Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Aaron Weintraub Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor Peace at Home Parenting Expert Tanika Eaves Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Are you ready to shift from managing the details of your child’s life to guiding them with a coach’s mindset?  Join Peace At Home Experts Aaron Weintraub, MS, and Tanika Eaves, PhD, as they focus on the critical parenting approaches that support tweens through young adulthood.  

Starting in the pre-teen years, we’ll explore key strategies that help foster independence while nurturing emotional growth and strong problem-solving skills. You’ll learn how to gradually shift from being the “CEO” of your child’s life to something more like a coach, supporting their development, empowering their decision-making, and helping them build the skills they need. 

By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with practical, actionable strategies that help your child develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive. Come learn to coach your child through the journey to independent adulthood with confidence, resilience, and self-sufficiency.

Ages
School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence problem solving resilience
Recorded Discussion

Get Your Child Ready for School Through Play. Practical Tips for Toddlers to Kindergartners

August 27, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, led a Lunch and Learn conversation with experts JoAnn Robinson, PhD, and Cora Megan, MA. They explored key issues facing parents in an open and engaging discussion where participants asked questions, shared comments, and connected with one another. If you missed it live, you can watch the recording to hear their insights and join the conversation at your own pace.

Think preparing your child for the classroom means flashcards and worksheets? Think again. The real magic happens through play—and in this lively 60-minute Lunch and Learn, you’ll discover how playful interactions can build a strong foundation for your child’s emotional, social, and cognitive development from toddlerhood through the kindergarten years.

Whether your child is just beginning to explore the world, getting ready for Pre-K, or stepping into their kindergarten classroom for the first time, this session will help you nurture confidence, connection, and curiosity—all while you enjoy your lunch.

We’ll explore the ABCs of Play framework and how to tailor it to your child’s unique developmental stage:

A is for Attachment
Create secure emotional bonds that help your child feel safe, seen, and confident as they explore new environments and challenges—from toddler transitions to preschool to kindergarten classrooms.

B is for Belonging
Foster friendships, communication, and cooperation through everyday play and routines that build social skills and a strong sense of connection with others.

C is for Curiosity
Inspire a lifelong love of learning through hands-on discovery, imaginative play, and open-ended exploration that fuels thinking and problem-solving.

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  • 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
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
potty learning pre-k preschool
Recorded Discussion

Independence Isn’t Optional Prepare Your Teens and Tweens to Cope Without You, Starting Now

July 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Expert Amy Alamar Amy Alamar,EdD 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

Before the demands of a new school year return, listen in on a refreshing Lunch & Learn conversation with Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and Experts Amy Alamar, EdD and Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®. Together, they explore simple, effective strategies that can make a powerful difference in how you support your tween or teen — emotionally, socially, and developmentally.

This candid, interactive discussion will help you recognize what truly matters. You’ll gain practical strategies to help you raise emotionally resilient, confident, and independent kids — without pressure or unrealistic demands. Step into the next chapter of parenting with courage, clarity, and calm.

Book Recommendations discussed

  1. Don’t Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mother’s of Adolescent Daughters by Ann F. Caron, Ed.D, is linked here.
  2.  Mindset by Carol Dweck (link here)
  3. The Parenting Project: Build Extraordinary Relationships With Your Kids Through Daily Conversation by Amy Alamar EdD (Link here)
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  • For additional support, check out the Teens and Young Adult Resource Page and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more.  Check out this recorded workshop: Unlock Your Teen’s Potential and Build Resilience.
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All, Mental Health School Age Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication independence resilience
Recorded Discussion

Celebrate and Support Your Teen Through End-of-Year Milestones!

May 07, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace At Home Parenting Expert Marc Lehman Marc Lehman,LMFT

Challenges & Solutions

The end of the school year is an exciting time for teens—filled with prom, graduation, summer jobs, and big transitions. But along with the joy can come challenges, risks and some big emotions. How can you join the celebration while also keeping your teen safe and supported?

Watch this dynamic conversation with Ruth Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace At Home Parenting, and Marc Lehman, LMFT, founder of UAreHeard and a specialist in teen and young adult mental health. These expert clinicians will share practical tips on how to stay connected with your teen, encourage independence, and navigate the risks that can come with this milestone season.

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  • For additional support, check out the Teens and Young Adult Resource Page with a quick video library, recorded workshops, podcasts and our Resource Page, Peace at Home Starts Here found on the top menu.
  • 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 independence peer pressure teen safety
Recorded Discussion

Stress and Trauma in Children, how to help your child

April 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

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

Challenges & Solutions

Is Your Child Stressed or Struggling? Learn the Signs and How to Help

Children don’t always have the words to express their worries, but changes in behavior, mood, sleep, or school performance can be signs of stress or even trauma. Is your child more irritable, withdrawn, or anxious than usual? Do they have trouble sleeping, concentrating, or managing emotions? Do you have other concerns about your child these days? 

Watch or listen to this warm and engaging conversation about how to recognize signs of distress in your child and respond in ways that help them feel safe, connected, and resilient. You’ll gain practical strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being and create a sense of security at home. You’re not alone—let’s navigate this together!

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School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication mental health stress
Recorded Discussion

Support Your Child’s Special Education Process (504 and IEP Planning)

March 20, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace At Home Parenting Expert Andrea Brinnel Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Supporting your child with special educational needs can feel confusing, overwhelming and sometimes impossible. While your child needs people who understand and support them, so do you.

Join Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she explores these challenges with Peace at Home expert Andrea Brinnel, Ed.D., former Special Education Coordinator both at the school district and state levels in Connecticut.

Andrea will help you understand the nature of the Special Education process and how parents can be effective partners. You know it can be complicated, so don’t go it alone.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion and download the handouts.
  • 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
Teens & Young Adults
Tags
communication mental health stress
Recorded Discussion

Big Emotions, Little Kids: Practical Tools for Parenting Toddlers with Confidence

February 06, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Peace at Home Parenting Founder and Expert Ruth Freeman Ruth Freeman,LCSW Peace at Home Parenting Expert JoAnn Robinson JoAnn Robinson,PhD Peace at Home Parenting Expert Cora Megan Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Little kids, big feelings—toddlers experience emotions faster than their developing brains can manage. This often leads to meltdowns and challenging behaviors, leaving parents unsure how to respond. Your calm energy is the key to helping your child feel safe and settle their overwhelmed emotions.

Join Ruth Freeman, LCSW, Founder of Peace at Home Parenting, along with child development experts JoAnn Robinson, PhD, and Cora Megan D’Allesandro, MA, IMH-E, for an engaging and practical conversation. Uncover effective strategies to become your child’s emotions coach and address behaviors with confidence.

Learn the importance of routines, the power of playfulness, and how to approach common parenting challenges like discipline, screen time, and mealtime struggles. Gain expert advice and actionable tools to create more connection and cooperation during these pivotal toddler years.

  • Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion and download the handouts.
  • 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
Toddlers & Preschoolers
Tags
communication cooperation emotions