Courses – Peace At Home Parenting Solutions

Live Class

LGBTQ+ What to say to your child and how to say it to communicate love and acceptance

June 23, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Acey Neel,MA, LPC

Challenges & Solutions

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

Does the idea of talking with your child about sexual orientation feel difficult or even a little scary?
Are you confused about the changing ways that many in our society see these issues?
Feeling the need for some guidance about how to support your child?

The issues of sexual orientation can be daunting for both kids and parents. Your child will look to you for guidance about how to feel and act. This class will help you prepare for an open, ongoing dialogue with your child or teen that is candid, authentic and supportive. Participants in this class will be able to:

Recognize key issues and biases related to sexual orientation for your child and for yourself
Apply listening and talking strategies that help your child feel safe enough to express their true thoughts and feelings
Apply approaches that will support your child’s positive thoughts and feelings about themself

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication LGBTQ+

Quick Video Solution Libraries

Peace at Home Parenting Essentials

Experts

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Chief Product Officer

Amy Alamar,EdD

Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW

Stephanie Rondeau,MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CHC

Acey Neel,MA, LPC

Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

Our Quick Video Solution 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).

Get started finding peace at home and let our experts nurture your inner parent. Our Sampler is a digital “Parenting Playbook” that offers insight and guidance about tiny ones all the way to teens. You’ll find evidence-based strategies to help you strengthen your parent-child relationship, increase cooperation, support school success and inspire courage and compassion in your kids.

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Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

add adhd behavior communication discipline emotions relationship routines rules rules/routines school

Live Class

Welcome Baby Welcome Back to Work: Balance Meeting New Baby’s Needs as You Return to Work

June 14, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Challenges & Solutions

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

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.

In this class you will:

Learn about the baby-caregiver attachment
Appreciate the value of support from partners, family, and friends
Recognize the three keys to striking balance: getting organized, creating routines, and communicating

Ages

PreNatal Infant

Tags

birth

Live Class

Yum! Brands Exclusive class: Navigate Summer Screen Time Without The Power Struggles

June 28, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Aaron Weintraub,MS, Chief Product Officer

Challenges & Solutions

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

Now more than ever, screen time is a fact of life for parents and children. We will discuss use and over-use of technology used for schoolwork, socializing and leisure. We’ll talk about the opportunities and challenges it presents to families during the new normal. Learn practical strategies parents and children can use to truly embrace this new digital frontier without fear and within reason. You will learn strategies to:

● Teach your children digital citizenship

● Develop an open conversation for the unpredictable

● Help your child develop a strong moral filter

● Support your child’s social life online and off

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

cooperation discipline rules/routines technology

Biblioteca “Serie de soluciones”

Adolescentes: Biblioteca en español

Expert

Catina Caban-Owen,PhD, ACSW, LCSW, MPA

Challenges & Solutions

Nuestras bibliotecas de la serie de soluciones se desarrollan en torno a un desafío de crianza específico. Cada serie incluye una colección de videos fáciles de seleccionar y entender (15 min +/-) que desbloquean una pieza clave del rompecabezas de la crianza de los hijos. Lea nuestro resumen de esta serie a continuación y luego haga clic en cada lección para acceder a la descripción de la clase, el video, los folletos y la información sobre nuestros expertos.

Los años de la adolescencia pueden ser tiempos emocionantes de crecimiento, pero pueden ser una tensión en su relación. A medida que su hijo entra en la preadolescencia y la adolescencia, su cerebro cambia de manera que hace que encuentre a su “tribu” de compañeros. Esto puede significar que es menos probable que busquen el consejo y la validación de los adultos, pero no significa que no necesiten su guía tranquila y constante.

Ages

Teens & Young Adults

Tags

spanish

Biblioteca “Serie de soluciones”

Estrategias esenciales para los Padres: Biblioteca en español

Experts

Joyleen Albarracin,MA

Catina Caban-Owen,PhD, ACSW, LCSW, MPA

Challenges & Solutions

Usted puede ser como muchos padres que quieren ser más pacientes. Tal vez quieras dejar de gritar, amenazar y castigar. Sin embargo, no puede imaginar cómo inspirar la cooperación sin esos viejos métodos de reserva. Probablemente no se sorprenda al saber que a través del castigo puede asustar a un niño para que siga instrucciones a corto plazo, pero no obtiene cambios de comportamiento a largo plazo. Muchas investigaciones sociales han demostrado sin duda que los niños buscan conexión con sus padres y aquellos padres que enfocan esa conexión en un comportamiento positivo, ganan más cooperación.

Ages

Parenting Essentials

Tags

spanish

Biblioteca “Serie de soluciones”

Edad escolar: biblioteca en español

Experts

Catina Caban-Owen,PhD, ACSW, LCSW, MPA

Joyleen Albarracin,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Los niños que reconocen y pueden manejar sus emociones, así como reconocer e influir en las emociones de los demás, tienden a tener más éxito. Usted juega un papel importante en enseñarle a su hijo esas habilidades importantes. Lo hace a través de modelos y otros enfoques que quizás no reconozca como importantes para el desarrollo de nuestro hijo.

Ages

School Age

Tags

spanish

Biblioteca “Serie de soluciones”

Niños pequeños: biblioteca en español

Expert

Joyleen Albarracin,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Los niños pequeños reaccionan fuertemente y tienden a tener “rabietas”; a veces es predecible, pero otras veces, ¡simplemente no lo es! Las rutinas ayudan a los pequeños a predecir lo que viene a continuación, confiar en que usted satisfará sus necesidades y sentirse más seguros. Esta serie lo ayudará a comprender por qué su hijo muestra con tanta frecuencia emociones intensas y los comportamientos que las acompañan. Hay muchas opciones sobre cómo responder de manera útil durante estos momentos difíciles con su hijo pequeño.

Ages

PreNatal Infant School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

spanish

Quick Video Solution Libraries

Omnicom Welcome Baby, Welcome Back to Work

Experts

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW

Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

Welcome to Peace At Home Parenting Solutions’ Welcome Baby, Welcome Back to Work Program. A unique, interactive program that helps parents gain effective strategies and support to care for their baby and make the transition back to work with less stress and more confidence. We’ve got Classes and Consulting ready to support parents and get answers to these questions many more –

Will working hurt my attachment with my baby?
How do I know if my childcare provider is a good one?
What are my baby’s cues about hunger, sleep and play time?
Will I always feel so exhausted?

Quick Video Solutions Library – Our Welcome Baby, Welcome Back to Work Quick Video Solution Library provides 24/7 access to practical solutions. Watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point. Watch one or all of the topics, each title includes a video (15 minutes) and handouts with proven, easy-to-understand strategies.
Talk to An Expert, including 1:1 Consulting – We also offer focused, private 1:1 consutling for parents who may need confidential, individual support. OMG provides 1 free 30 minute session to each employee each year. Learn more about our incredible team and setting up a consult on your parenting center (lower right) or email us at Solutions@PeaceatHomeParenting.com.
There are other ways to connect directly with our experts. Our Monthly Q&A with founder, Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and guests, are ready for any challenge. Parents can join over 1500+ parents and experts on our private, expert-monitored Facebook group to discuss challenges and get answers.

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PreNatal Infant

Tags

attachment baby birth feeding pregnancy prenatal sleep working

Quick Video Solution Libraries

ABC’s of Potty Learning

Expert

JoAnn Robinson,PhD

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).

Potty learning is a wonderful time for toddlers to learn to care of their bodies in culturally approved ways. Your family will benefit from some reflection about your values, some planning about how to get started, some guidance from resources about persisting when your child seems confused or hesitates, and creation of routines to address the typical challenges. Our ABC’s of Potty Learning library has much to offer and will provide you with the guidance you want every step of the way.

Ages

Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

potty training

Live Class

You Have Questions, We Have Answers. On the Spot, June ’22 Q&A with Ruth

June 15, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert led live class.

Got questions? Bring them on! Applying new parenting approaches often requires support. You may be changing parenting practices that have been handed down from generation to generation and we’ve got your back as doubts and frustrations may arise. And I promise, other parents will benefit when you have the courage to share your questions. Join me, Ruth E Freeman, LCSW, founder of Peace at Home Parenting. My passion is helping parents.

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

positive relationships

Live Class

CHNCT Exclusive class: Bring Calm and Cooperation to Your Intergenerational Home

June 22, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Experts

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Cora Megan,MA

Challenges & Solutions

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

Is your family the source of your stress or the solution to it?

The answer is likely both. If your family includes several generations of caregivers or if you find yourself part of the “sandwich generation,” taking care of both your children and your own parents, you can still work toward a peaceful home. Join us to better balance the needs and values of intergenerational families for calm and cooperation at home. Participants in this class will be able to:

Identify and apply strategies that increase cooperation in children from 2 – 12 years old

Recognize and apply approaches that strengthen parent-child relationships

Apply positive communication skills that reduce intergenerational stresses

Ages

School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

cooperation emotions independence rules/routines sibling conflict

Live Class

Skillsoft Exclusive class: Get Ready for Summer: The Joys and Challenges of Summer Break

June 15, 2022 1:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

Join us for this expert-led live class exclusively for Skillsoft. The handouts will be available once the class is complete.

You may be envisioning relaxed time, more family connection and more fun. In reality as summer unfolds, parents say there are lots of conflicts about screen time, hassling kids to read more, maybe play outside more and in the end feeling like you somehow missed out on what seemed in June to be a wonderful opportunity. Ironically all that “freedom” can be confusing and even stressful. Working parents feel there isn’t enough time and at home parents feel overwhelmed with possibilities. Let’s consider a new approach – make a big, positive PLAN with your family. This conversation will give you the tools to:

Make a plan for summer that includes everyone’s goals.
Discuss daily routines and how they might stay the same or change. These might include family play time, screen time, reading time, other activities.
Make the most of your time together through playfulness and meaningful conversations.

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

independence rules/routines school sibling conflict

Live Class

Strategies to Get the Best Behavior from Your Teen

June 29, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Autumn Cloud-Ingram,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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

Studies show that youth who feel they can talk with their parents are less likely to engage in risky behaviors such as The adolescent brain assesses risk differently and teens get bored more easily. These are just a few of the changes taking place in your adolescent’s brain that might make communication and safety a lot more challenging. This class will provide parents with important information about teen brain development and practical strategies to help teens stay safe as well as grow and thrive.

Ages

Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication cooperation discipline teen safety

Live Class

Less Conflict, More Solutions

June 21, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Dana Asby,MA, MEd

Challenges & Solutions

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

No matter the age of your child, you’ve probably experienced some difficulty that’s led to an argument. Whether the conflict lasts a moment or a month, it can leave parent and child feeling hurt or frustrated or both. Learn how to work with your child to work together to find solutions to conflict, which will strengthen your relationship. You will learn how to:

Talk with your child about problems without judging or criticizing
Work together as a team to find solutions that work for both parent and child
Resolve conflicts peacefully and teach these skills to youth so they can solve their own conflicts when you are not there.

Ages

Cooperation Discipline Emotions Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

communication cooperation discipline emotions rules/routines teen safety

Live Class

Find Time for Fitness When There’s No Time At All

June 16, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Stephanie Rondeau,MS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, CHC

Challenges & Solutions

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

We parents of young children have too much to do and not enough time to do it. So certain things fall off the to-do list, and fitness is usually one of the first to go. At the same time, we know deep down that we are more patient and positive when we take at least good enough care of ourselves.

Join us for this quick, practical class that will focus on results so that you will be able to:

● Apply strategies to quickly include fitness into your day

● Identify fun ways to include kids in your workouts

● Improvise new approaches when the perfect workout just isn’t possible.

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

Health/Wellness

Live Class

Cooperative Co-parenting for Separated & Divorced Parents

June 10, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Jennifer Dealy,PhD, LMFT

Challenges & Solutions

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

Co-parenting can be stressful after a divorce, separation, or anytime parents are not in a couple relationship. Learn the importance of “cooperative co-parenting” and strategies to support your children. This class will help you minimize conflict when navigating parenting responsibilities across households. Participants will be able to:

● Recognize different types of co-parenting relationships

● Identify the impact of conflict on children

● Apply strategies to help children cope and adjust

● Avoid creating “loyalty binds” in children

● Apply skills to develop a successful co-parenting plan

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

co-parenting communication

Live Class

Take the Stress out of Parenting

June 08, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Ruth Freeman,LCSW

Challenges & Solutions

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

Parent stress has dramatically increased since the start of the pandemic, but children’s essential needs haven’t really changed.

Parents are less stressed when they recognize myths that may cause family conflict and understand what’s most important to help raise thriving, cooperative children. And, good news, kids are more cooperative when they feel positively connected with their parents.

This live online class will help you understand and apply:

● Communication skills that build strong parent-child connections

● Parent behaviors that help kids cope with stress and develop self-control
● Effective discipline approaches that reduce misbehavior and increase cooperation.

You will have a chance to ask questions and get expert solutions on the spot. You will also receive helpful cheat sheets to guide you when trying new approaches.

Ages

Parenting Essentials PreNatal Infant School Age Teens & Young Adults Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

cooperation discipline emotions rules/routines

Live Class

Sibling Connections: Help Young Children Connect in Positive Ways

June 09, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

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

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you’re trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word “no.”

This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children’s compliance and decrease your stress.

Participants will be able to:

● Understand why your kids are acting up in this way

● Create routines that prevent challenging behaviors

● Promote cooperative relationships between your baby and everyone else in the family

● Implement easy, everyday practices that make for a peaceful home

Ages

PreNatal Infant School Age Toddlers & Preschoolers

Tags

communication cooperation sibling conflict

Live Class

Let’s Talk About Sex

June 07, 2022 8:00 pm EDT/EST

Expert

Amy Alamar,EdD

Challenges & Solutions

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

Your child’s sexuality is part of their identity, and it’s important to talk about it. We know it can be uncomfortable to talk about sex and sexuality with your child, and we also know how important it is to support their confidence and positive and meaningful relationships. This course is designed to help you have these difficult and important conversations and help you and your child be sex positive – embracing that sexuality is a part of humanity. We will talk about:

Stepping out of the comfort zone
Supporting your child’s identity and relationships
Consent
Safety and Assault

Ages

School Age Teens & Young Adults

Tags

communication independence LGBTQ+ teen safety