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Lunch and Learn: Why Your Child Isn’t Listening & What to Do Instead For an Easier Summer 

May 12, 2026 12:00 pm EDT/EST

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Why Kids Don’t Listen (and Simple Strategies That Actually Work)

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.

Do you feel like you’re constantly repeating yourself and your child still won’t listen?

If you’re searching for how to get kids to listen without yelling, you’re not alone. Many parents feel stuck in the same cycle of reminders, frustration, and power struggles.  The truth is, your child isn’t trying to be difficult. When kids don’t listen, it’s often about development, not defiance.

In this Lunch & Learn, you’ll discover why kids don’t listen and what actually works instead. Ruth and Viana Turcios-Cotto, PhD.  will break down what’s happening beneath the behavior and show you how to shift your approach using positive parenting strategies.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Reduce daily power struggles
  • Get your child’s attention without yelling
  • Build cooperation and stronger connection

This isn’t about fixing your child. It’s about giving you tools that help your child succeed.

You’ll leave with simple, actionable strategies you can start using right away, so you can head into summer with more ease, fewer battles, and a little more peace at home.

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 

Meet your Instructors

Ruth Freeman

Mental Health, School Age, Relationships,

LCSW

Topics

  • behavior
  • communication
  • connection
  • discipline
  • emotions

Age Category

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