Expert
Amy Alamar,EdD
As the new school year begins, it’s natural to want to give our kids every advantage. But constant hovering—whether it’s checking homework, reminding them of every assignment, or shielding them from failure—can actually hold them back.
Join author and educator Amy Alamar Ed.D for a powerful, research-based workshop that will help you step back in order to set your child up for success. Learn how to foster your child’s independence, resilience, and academic responsibility, and why letting them stumble occasionally can be one of the best gifts you give.
Benefits for your child: stronger problem-solving skills, greater confidence, improved academic ownership
Benefits for you: less stress, more trust, and a healthier, more collaborative relationship
Take a deep breath, let go a little, and watch your child rise.
Join a candid Lunch and Learn conversation with Peace at Home founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW as she interviews Peace At Home experts, JoAnn Robinson PhD and Cora Megan MA 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.
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.
It’s hard to watch our children struggle socially. When they’re left out, caught in conflict, or simply unsure how to make a connection we might feel helpless or unsure how to respond. Our instinct may be to fix things, coach them or even try to change them —but real friendship skills run deeper.
In this caring, practical workshop, you’ll learn how to guide your child from the inside out. Discover ways to nurture self-awareness and self-acceptance. You’ll find ways to support the empathy and confidence that make strong relationships possible. You’ll gain clarity on how and when to intervene when friendships get rocky—without taking over or making things worse.
Your child will gain confidence, emotional insight, and practical skills to build and sustain meaningful friendships.
You’ll feel more confident supporting your child through social challenges with calm, clarity, and concrete tools.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
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 session, we’ll 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.
Join 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.
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, ask questions, make comments and connect with other parents who are seeking answers to the tough questions.
Before the demands of a new school year return, join us for a refreshing Lunch & Learn conversation with Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and educator and author Amy Alamar, EdD. Together, they’ll 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 — starting this summer. Bring your lunch, your questions, and an open mind. You’ll leave feeling more connected, more informed, and more at easeIf you have questions or concerns in advance, please email them to Solutions@Peaceathomeparenting.com so they can be included in our conversation. Or just show up and talk with us.
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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
Financial literacy is an essential life skill, yet it’s often a challenging topic to discuss — especially when it comes to teaching our children. Don’t know where to start? Join us for an engaging virtual workshop designed to help you set your kids up for financial success.
We’ll explore key concepts tailored to every age and stage, from using allowances to build money management skills to introducing the idea of retirement savings. We’ll also dive into the essentials of online spending—helping kids understand digital purchases, in-app spending, and the importance of protecting personal information. Connect with other parents and Peace at Home experts as we share practical, age-appropriate strategies for nurturing your child’s financial confidence and understanding.
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. You’ll discover effective approaches to creating healthy boundaries with friends and family — including sharing information about treatment. 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.
Adolescence is a pivotal period marked by important physical, cognitive, and social transformations. As teenagers navigate the challenges of self-identity and social dynamics, they may exhibit moodiness, anxiety, or irritability. However, when these behaviors escalate to withdrawal, lethargy, altered eating or sleeping patterns, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, or conflicts with peers and adults, it could indicate underlying depression or anxiety.
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of mood disorders is essential for providing timely and effective support. This session will equip you with practical strategies to foster healthy coping mechanisms and promote your teen’s emotional well-being. We’ll discuss common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring that your approaches are supportive and constructive.
Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Viana Turcios-Cotto Ph.D for this live, interactive session. Be better prepared to support your teen through the challenges of adolescence, promoting a healthier and more communicative parent-teen relationship.
Is your child begging for a social media account? Are you worried about the hidden dangers lurking online? Gain knowledge and skills to navigate the world of social media with confidence. This workshop is perfect for you if:
Join Aaron Weintraub, MS for this informative, interactive workshop.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks and the invisible mental load of parenting? Join us for an insightful workshop on how sharing responsibilities with your partner can ease stress, improve your well-being, and create a healthier environment for your children.
We’ll explore strategies for balancing household and parenting duties, letting go of unrealistic expectations—including the pressure to be a “perfect” parent—and fostering a more equitable partnership. Research shows that when parents perceive their responsibilities as fairly shared, they experience greater relationship satisfaction, increased intimacy, and become more effective, present parents.
Come learn how to lighten your load and build a stronger, happier family. Leave feeling confident, lighter, and ready to create a more connected, joyful family life!
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?
Join us for a dynamic Lunch & Learn 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.
Bring your questions, connect with other parents, and leave with insights to help you and your teen make the most of this special time.
Rapid growth, exploration and risk taking are all part of teen development. Taking risks gives teens a chance to test their abilities and learn more about themselves. Some risks, however, can be harmful and have lasting effects on your child’s health and well-being.
Vaping has become one of the most popular forms of substance use among young people, despite growing evidence of its health risks and harms. Whether your child is substance free, has already experimented or is using regularly, this workshop is for you. Trust your gut and get the facts. Parent knowledge, communication, and monitoring can make a big difference in keeping your child safe.
Join Jonathan Beazley LADC, LMFT and Peace at Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, to get the facts you need to know about teen substance use and abuse, including vaping, nicotine and cannabis.
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. Join us and learn how to be the steady, reassuring presence your child needs.
Your calm is their calm. Let’s build resilience together.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
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?
Join Peace At Home Parenting experts for a 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. In this live, interactive discussion, you’ll gain practical strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being and create a sense of security at home. Bring your questions and leave feeling more clear and confident as a parent. You’re not alone—let’s navigate this together!
Equip Students with the Confidence, Character, and Tools They Need to Thrive
At Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, we understand that student success is about more than just academics. Emotional regulation, executive function, and resilience play a vital role in learning and overall well-being. We offer practical, research-based strategies that educators can use to help students feel more confident, engaged, and ready to learn. Explore the library below for strategies to partner with parents and support student success.
Expert
Ruth Freeman,LCSW
Financial literacy is an essential life skill, yet it’s often a challenging topic to discuss — especially when it comes to teaching our children. Don’t know where to start? Join us for an engaging virtual workshop designed to help you set your kids up for financial success.
We’ll explore key concepts tailored to every age and stage, from using allowances to build money management skills to introducing the idea of retirement savings. We’ll also dive into the essentials of online spending—helping kids understand digital purchases, in-app spending, and the importance of protecting personal information. Connect with other parents and Peace at Home experts as we share practical, age-appropriate strategies for nurturing your child’s financial confidence and understanding.
Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.
New babies are driven to eat, play, and sleep throughout the day – it’s how they grow. Sounds simple but balancing your work with new baby’s needs can be challenging, especially when you are working from home. During your leave you adapted to your new baby’s needs and now feel a special bond that you don’t want to compromise as you return to work. Consider important ways that you can create balance and not give up your special relationship to your new baby.
Expert
JoAnn Robinson,PhD
Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.
Brain research tells us that how we behave as parents during the first 5 years of life will strongly influence outcomes for our children. In this class, you will learn how to support your babies and toddlers throughout the day with positive routines.
Previously hosted live class. Access the recording and handouts by clicking on the Course Lesson below.
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.
Expert
JoAnn Robinson,PhD
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.
Expert
Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM
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.
Expert
JoAnn Robinson,PhD
Does your young child have tantrums about the smallest issues, and you’re wondering if this is normal?
Have you tried to help your child’s tantrums, and nothing seems to work?
Join us for some practical tips on understanding and dealing with this very typical part of early childhood. If you’ve been wondering whether you need to worry about your toddler’s tantrums or why toddlers have tantrums in the first place, you’re not alone. Learn more and put your mind at ease about this common yet challenging behavior.
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 have trouble making and keeping friends?
Are you unsure about how to help?
We all hope that our children will make meaningful connections with peers and mentors. When they struggle with making friends, it is difficult not to worry. Often, our first instinct is to try to teach specific social skills and manners, but the truth is that strong relationships come from the inside out. What we call charisma can be broken down into empathy and confidence. Self-awareness and self-acceptance are the foundation of your child’s social life.
Are you raising your voice too often and wishing for more patience? Are you concerned that you are too strict or too easy? Do you sometimes think there must be a better way? You are not alone.
Join us for this interactive, engaging workshop to gain the simple, practical tools you need to raise the children you really want – cooperative, confident and connected positively with family and friends. During this class, you will discover myths that keep parents repeating ineffective discipline techniques that can actually increase misbehavior. You will learn evidence-based, straightforward strategies that increase and sustain child compliance, support child self-worth and strengthen your parent-child relationship.
Expert
Lisa J Meltzer,Ph.D., CBSM
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.
Expert
Amy Alamar,EdD
Do you want to promote independence in your teen or tween, but want to also keep them safe? Join us to explore important brain changes in your teen’s brain and why fostering independence is so important at this stage of development. Teens and tweens still need a lot of guidance and support, and it’s also important to strive toward independence as well. At the same time, boundaries are still important. How do you balance it all? Join other parents and Peace At Home expert in this virtual workshop to discuss strategies to promote independence in your tween or teen while focusing on safety along the way.
As your child moves through adolescence they may act like they know it all or resist parent guidance. However, over the course of middle and high school, they will undoubtedly get a crash course in self-doubt, rejection, love, and adventure. They will face important challenges like college or job applications, planning for their future and a lot more.
Help your child discover and embrace their independence with skills that will help them thrive. From doing laundry to changing tires to handling finances, practical knowledge and skills will strengthen resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Each of us grows up in a unique family and when we come together as a couple, we don’t usually talk about our parenting beliefs until children are actually on the scene. Parenting differences between partners can be helpful, but over time those conflicting styles can become problematic. These differences can cause undue stress on a marriage and on children as well. But there are practical strategies you can use to get on the same page about common parenting disagreements.
We’ll touch on sugar, screens and children’s emotions as examples of key areas where parents may differ. Join us to understand conflicting parenting styles and gain strategies to resolve your conflicts as a team.
Join Peace at Home Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Advisor and Expert, Aaron Weintraub, MS, to start the new year on the same page.
