Courses Archive - Peace At Home Parenting Solutions

Live Interactive Workshop

Solving Sleep Struggles: Practical Tools for Kids Ages 2-10

March 04, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM

Challenges & Solutions

Is bedtime a battle in your house? You’re not alone. From stalling, tantrums, and night wakings in toddlers to worries and fears, anxiety, nightmares, and late-night screen habits in school-aged kids, sleep problems are among the most common—and exhausting—challenges parents face.

Join Lisa Meltzer, PhD for this live, interactive workshop where she’ll take the stress out of bedtime and help you better understand your child’s sleep. You’ll learn what healthy sleep really looks like, what might be getting in the way of restful nights, and how to create routines that work for your family.

Whether your preschooler still needs a nap or your 8-year-old can’t fall asleep without you, we’ll offer clear, evidence-based tools that make bedtime smoother and mornings a whole lot easier.

Please ask questions and share your experiences during the session. If you would like to request a specific topic to be covered, please email us ahead of time at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

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,
- Use our Search tool to find the resources right for you.
- Find related solutions in our Resource Guides on Toddlers & Preschoolers and School Age kids
- Explore all our quick tips and resource guides, featuring quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more.
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Interactive Workshop

Raising Confident and Connected Daughters Who Know Their Worth

February 09, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Challenges & Solutions

Raising a daughter in today’s world feels more complex than ever. You want to raise her to be confident and strong, but you also worry about the pressures she faces—from friendships and social media to a culture that’s constantly sending mixed messages about her worth. You want to be her guide, her soft place to land, but sometimes it feels like you’re speaking a different language.

What if the secret to navigating it all isn’t a list of rules, but the strength of your connection with her?

This workshop is about becoming the calm, confident guide your daughter needs. We’ll explore how your secure and loving relationship can be the anchor that holds her steady through the stormy seas of growing up. We start from a simple, powerful belief: deep down, your daughter is good, and her behavior is just her way of communicating what she needs. Our job is to listen underneath the words.

You are your daughter’s most important relationship. Join Peace at Home Experts Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®, and Aaron Weintraub, MS, to learn how to strengthen that connection and become the secure anchor she can count on, no matter what challenges come her way.

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,
- Search our Search tool to find the resources right for you.
- Find related solutions in our Resource Guides on School Age kids and Teens.
- Explore all our quick tips and resource guides, featuring quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more.
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Interactive Workshop

Finding the Right Fit: Choose Quality Childcare with Confidence

April 08, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

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.

Benefits for you: peace of mind, better decision-making, more confidence in your parenting choices

Benefits for your child: a smoother transition, greater emotional security, and stronger developmental foundations

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,
- Use our Search tool to find the resources right for you.
- Find related solutions in our Resource Guides Check out the Toddlers and Preschoolers and recorded workshop: Get Ready For Childcare / Preschool: Ensure a Positive Transition (log in to access the content).
- Explore all our quick tips and resource guides, featuring quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more.
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Rediscover Romance: How Sharing Chores Brings Couples Closer

February 05, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Lucinda Gibbons,MMFT

Challenges & Solutions

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

This month, Ruth talks with Lucinda Gibbons, MFT, the lead Fair Play clinical trainer.

Join them to dive into the surprising connection between everyday household tasks and a meaningful romantic relationship. If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed by the invisible mental load of parenting and household chores, this session is for you.

You’ll learn how sharing responsibilities with your partner doesn’t just lighten your load — it actually improves your well-being, increases relationship satisfaction, and creates a healthier environment for your children. Drawing on the evidence that parents who perceive responsibilities as fairly shared experience greater intimacy, stronger partnerships and more effective parenting, we’ll explore practical strategies for balancing duties, letting go of the “perfect parent” myth, and establishing a more equitable partnership. We’ll reference the principles of Fair Play throughout to show how intentional allocation and communication around tasks can transform your connection with your partner.

You’ll leave feeling confident, lighter, and ready to co-create a more connected, joyful family life — one where household tasks become a gateway to deeper intimacy, not resentment or exhaustion.

Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
For additional support,
- Use our Search tool to find the resources that are right for you.
- Find related solutions in our Resource Guide, Peace at Home Starts Here.
- Explore all our quick tips and resource guides, featuring quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts,and more.
Questions? Email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Interactive Workshop

Raising Resilient and Connected Sons: A Workshop for Building a Bond That Lasts

February 24, 2026 8:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

Raising boys is a journey filled with beautiful chaos. It’s the boundless energy, the muddy sneakers, the unexpected tenderness, and the big, stormy feelings that can leave you wondering if you’re getting any of this right. You see the good kid you know is in there, but sometimes it gets lost behind a wall of defiance, a sudden outburst, or the frustrating silence of a slammed door.

You’re not alone. In a world full of noise and distractions, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing your influence. You might be asking yourself:

How do I handle his endless energy and aggression without crushing his spirit?
How can I get him to listen without yelling, threatening, or giving in?
How do I stay his most trusted guide when the pull of his friends gets stronger every day?

This workshop isn’t about finding the perfect technique to control behavior. It’s about something much deeper and more powerful: strengthening your connection. Because when your bond is secure, everything else gets easier. You become the safe harbor he can always return to, no matter how stormy the seas get.

Join Peace at Home Experts Aaron Weintraub, MS and Amy Alamar, Ed.D. as they share proven strategies and tools you can use every day to create connection and nurture resilient young men. We look forward to hearing your stories and challenges and coming together to share the journey. If you have a specific question or topic you’d like to share with Aaron and Amy ahead of time, please email Solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com.

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, explore all our quick tips and Resource Guides with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more. Check out the Teens and Young Adult Resource Page 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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Live Interactive Workshop

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

December 02, 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 to your holiday season.

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 Peace at Home experts Aaron Weintraub, MS, and Lucinda Gibbons, MFT, the lead Fair Play clinical trainer, for straightforward advice, practical solutions, and simple ways to create less stress and more joy, so your whole family can enjoy the holiday season.

Please ask questions and share your experiences during the session. If you would like to request a specific topic to be covered, please email us ahead of time at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

Click here to register on Zoom
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 Yale’s Parenting Solutions Portal to
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Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Interactive Workshop

Pleasure vs. Happiness for Parents: Reclaiming Joy in a Dopamine Driven World

January 13, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Our lives — and our children’s — are filled with constant stimulation. Every ping, like, reward, processed food snack and sugary treat gives a quick hit of dopamine, the brain’s chemical of pleasure and reward. But when busy family life runs on constant dopamine bursts — from screens to snacks to scrolling — true happiness begins to fade.

In this one-hour, interactive digital workshop, we’ll explore Dr. Robert Lustig’s groundbreaking insight into the difference between pleasure and happiness — and how understanding this simple but profound contrast can reshape the emotional climate of your home.

You’ll discover how everyday family interactions — morning routines, after-school check-ins, dinner conversations, even weekend activities — either fuel dopamine (short-term pleasure) or serotonin (long-term happiness). You’ll learn how marketing, media, and social platforms are expertly designed to keep families stuck in the dopamine loop — and how this cycle impacts focus, cooperation, empathy, motivation, and mental health.

Together, we’ll unpack the addictive nature of dopamine-driven habits, the subtle ways they hijack our choices, and the steps parents can take to rebalance family life toward serotonin-based connection, meaning, and calm joy.

This workshop is for parents of kids of all ages who want to feel more grounded, raise emotionally strong children, and bring back true happiness to family life.

Join us for an hour with Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and inspiring teacher Aaron Weintraub, MS, that may change how you think about everything from snacks to screens — and help you build a home where calm, connection, and joy take center stage.

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, explore all our quick tips and Resource Guides with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more.
Questions? Please email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Take the Stress Out of Bedtime – Better Sleep for Families

January 22, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Practical Tools to Help Kids Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Rested. Join us for a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace At Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and renowned sleep expert Lisa Meltzer, Ph.D., as they unpack one of the toughest parenting challenges—getting kids to sleep. Bring your questions, share your struggles, and connect with other parents who are searching for practical, peaceful solutions to bedtime battles.

If bedtime in your home feels more like a showdown than a wind-down, you’re not alone. From toddler stalling and tantrums to school-aged worries, nightmares, and late-night screens, sleep issues are among the most common—and exhausting—concerns for families. During this engaging live session, Ruth and Lisa will help you understand what healthy sleep really looks like for kids and how to create routines that work for your family.

Whether your preschooler still needs a nap or your 8-year-old can’t fall asleep without you, you’ll walk away with clear, evidence-based tools to make bedtime smoother and mornings a whole lot easier. Grab your lunch, join the conversation, and discover how to bring more rest—and peace—into your home.

Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
For additional support, Search “sleep” in our Search tool to find the resources right for you. Listen to Be Your Child’s Sleep Coach (3-10 year olds) found in the Todder and School Age Quick Video Libraries. Explore all our quick tips and Resource Guides with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, blogs, podcasts, handouts, and more.
Questions? Email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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All, Parent Wellbeing School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Live Interactive Workshop

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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Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Trust Your Gut as a Parent: When to Follow (or Question) Professional Advice

December 09, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

As parents, we’re surrounded by advice—from doctors, teachers, therapists, and online experts. But sometimes, all that input can leave us more uncertain than ever. How do you know when to follow professional advice—and when to balance that with listening to your own instincts?

Join us for a warm and practical Lunch & Learn conversation that will help you feel more confident in your parenting choices. Together, we’ll explore:

How to recognize when your “gut feeling” is worth following.
When professional advice may not be the right fit for your child.
Real-life examples from children’s and teens’ mental health and neurodiversity challenges.
Simple strategies to balance expert input with what you know about your child.

You’ll leave with tools to sort through conflicting recommendations, ask the right questions, and advocate with confidence. Bring your lunch, tune in, and join a supportive discussion that puts parents back in the driver’s seat.

Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here with a quick video library, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Recorded Workshop

Help Your Child Launch with Confidence: Shift from CEO to Coach_CUWFA Member Exclusive

September 22, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

Challenges & Solutions

Thank you for joining Peace at Home Parenting Solutions for this exclusive CUWFA Member workshop. You can watch the recording below and download helpful handouts. Please feel free to share this with your team.

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION Are you ready to shift from managing the details of your child’s life to guiding them with a coach’s mindset? Watch this previously hosted workshop where Peace At Home Expert Aaron Weintraub, MS, focuses 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.

This workshop will equip you with practical, actionable strategies that help your child develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive. Listen in to learn how to coach your child through the journey to independent adulthood with confidence, resilience, and self-sufficiency.

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Wishing you Peace at Home,

Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Founder, Ruth@Peaceathomeparenting.com

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Live Discussion with an Expert

Lunch and Learn: Meaningful Holidays Without the Pressure

November 19, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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.

This year, join Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and guest Cora D’Alessandro, MA for a Lunch & Learn Discussion that will help parents of children of all ages create more meaningful, joyful holidays—without the stress.

Ruth and Cora will share 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.

Click the button above to register for this virtual, Interactive Lunch & Learn meeting.
Once you register, look for an email from Zoom with the session link. You will receive a Zoom reminder on the Friday before the session. If you encounter any issues, please contact us via email.
After the discussion, Peace at Home will email you a link to the recording and related resources.
For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Guide with quick video libraries, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email us at Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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Recorded Workshop

From Stress to Strength: Parenting Tools for First Responders

October 23, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Viana Turcios-Cotto,Ph.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Being a first responder and a parent means navigating more than just parenting. It can mean balancing high-stress exposure, unpredictable shifts, and emotional wear that can ripple through your family at home. This previously hosted workshop is designed just for you. We’ll tackle the myths and stressors unique to your life—offering straightforward, science-backed communication and discipline strategies that fit your reality.

You’ll gain practical tools for handling everyday parenting challenges, even during busy or emotional times. Learn techniques to strengthen your bond with your children and manage emotions during fear, separation, or uncertainty. You’ll also discover ways to create family routines that bring stability and belonging, plus build resilience with strategies that address how trauma affects family life.

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Reach out if you 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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Recorded 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. Watch this previously hosted session with 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 watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
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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Recorded 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

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. Watch this previously hosted session 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 watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
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

Recorded Discussion

Mindful Parenting Strategies to Tame the Chaos and Find Your Calm

October 08, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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.

Click the play button below to watch this previously recorded discussion.
If you do NOT have a Peace at Home account, click here to register and get added to our mailing list.
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

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Recorded Workshop

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

October 27, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Curriculum Advisor

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? Watch this previously hosted session with 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.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
For additional support, check out the School Age Kids and the Teens and Young Adult Resource Guides where you will find quick video libraries, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. Check out this recorded workshop: Unlock Your Teen’s Potential and Build Resilience and this one: Who Owns The Problem: Hint It’s not You (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com

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School Age Teens & Young Adults

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communication independence problem solving resilience

Recorded 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

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 previously hosted session, we 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.

Watch this previously hosted session with 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.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
For additional support, check out the Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health and Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Pages with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more. Check out the quick video Perfectionism Hidden Barrier to Well Being. (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email us at solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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All, Mental Health

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anxiety emotions perfectionism

Quick Video Solution Library

Seguridad en línea y temas sociales

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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).

Social Media and Screens give kids a quick dopamine hit—but what they really need is serotonin.

Dopamine is like a sugar rush—its a quick feel good brain chemical that doesn’t last. That’s what screens and social media deliver: instant, fleeting highs.

Serotonin, on the other hand, builds slowly. It comes from real connection with other people, from play in nature. Serotonin helps us feel grounded and content over time.

So when your child (or you!) is constantly reaching for a screen, it may help to ask: Is this a quick hit they’re chasing, or something deeper they really need?

Listen in on this one-minute video as Peace at Home Founder and expert Ruth Freeman, LCSW, shares more on this crucial distinction.

Looking for more tips like this? Try our Search Tool, Resource Guides, or email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com, and we’ll connect you with proven solutions that can help break screen time addiction and balance screen time with real-world connections.

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Learn simple, everyday strategies to help your kids behave better, reduce stress at home, and create healthy routines that make family life smoother. These quick videos give you tools that work with kids of all ages.

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All, Parent Wellbeing

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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

Recorded Workshop

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

November 14, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Hilary Ben-Ami,MS

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

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.

Watch this previously hosted session with Peace At Home expert Hilary Ben-Ami MS to help you understand the root causes of disorganization, especially when executive function skills are involved.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
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

Recorded 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.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
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

Recorded Workshop

Navigating Your Child’s Special Education Process_MIT Exclusive

October 24, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Andrea Brinnel,Ed.D.

Challenges & Solutions

Are you worried about your child’s progress in school, but unsure where to turn? Confused by special education terms or nervous about labeling your child? You’re not alone. Special education services can be essential—but navigating the system is often overwhelming for families.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the essentials of special education law and how to advocate effectively for your child. We’ll break down the difference between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP), explain the services that schools are required to provide, and help you feel more confident as a partner in your child’s learning journey.

Click the button above to watch the recording of this workshop, which was previously hosted.
For additional support, explore our K-12 School Success Resource Guide with 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 Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

academic loss adhd autism goals learning school school success

Recorded Workshop

Be the Anchor Your Child Needs in a Turbulent World – Yale Exclusive

June 04, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Tanika Eaves,PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

The world can often feel overwhelming, for us as parents and even more so for our children. From unsettling news headlines to the stresses of daily life, kids today face more uncertainty than ever. As a parent, you may wonder: How can I help my child feel safe, secure, and resilient in the face of so much instability?

In this confidence-building workshop, you’ll gain practical science-backed tools and insights to become your child’s source of calm and strength.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll walk away feeling confident in your ability to create a stable, nurturing environment where your child can thrive. Learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.

Click the button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted workshop.
For additional support, check out the Peace at Home Starts Here Resource Page with quick videos, handouts, recorded workshops, podcasts and more (log in to access the content).
Questions? Email Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com.

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

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communication emotions mental health