Recorded Discussion
Free

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

July 10, 2025 12:00 pm EDT/EST

This discussion was hosted live on the date noted above, you can view the recording and download the handouts below.

About this Workshop
Handouts

About this Workshop

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)
  • Click the play button below to watch the recording of this previously hosted discussion and check out the handout too.  
  • 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.
  • 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

Meet your Instructors

Amy Alamar

School, Teens, Relationships,

EdD

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Tanika Eaves

Infants, Birth, Relationships,

PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®

Topics

  • communication
  • independence
  • resilience

Age Category

  • All, Mental Health
  • School Age
  • Teens & Young Adults
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