Discussion with an Expert

The Kids are Not Alright: 7 Steps to Make Your Home Their Safe Place (2025)

July 28, 2022 12:00 pm EDT/EST

About this Discussion

What can parents do that will really help to protect kids’ mental health? Make home a safe place. A really safe place. You might be thinking, What? Of course our home is a safe place. Think again. Every day brings something new to worry over and the blurry lines between work and home can make it hard to leave your stress at the door. The good news is that the skills you need to manage the anxiety of work, home, and the world are the same.

Peace at Home Parenting Founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Tanika Eaves, PhD, discuss seven principles for creating a safe, peaceful home which are built on decades of research focused on parent-child relationships and outcomes for kids.

  • Click the link above to watch this previously hosted discussion on LinkedIn.  Learn proven, effective solutions that quickly produce positive results giving you more clarity and confidence. 
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  • For additional support, check out the Quick Video Solutions Libraries , Connection= More Cooperation. Explore the Video Solutions and Handouts for all the classes including, Be Your Child’s Calm Center: How Your Emotions Affect Your Child’s Behavior and Positive Connections for More Cooperation

After this discussion, you will be able to:

  • Recognize factors that may impact your child’s sense of safety and emotional well-being.
  • Learn seven practical steps to create a nurturing and secure home environment.
  • Develop skills to strengthen trust, encourage expression, and support your child’s emotional needs.

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW
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Tanika Eaves

Infants, Birth, Relationships,

PhD, LCSW, IMH-E®
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Topics

  • anxiety
  • communication
  • emotions
  • mental health

Age Category

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