Tag: emotions
Protect Teens’ Mental Health: Depression & Anxiety
Posted onWe expect some drama in the teen years. The eye rolls, the slammed doors, the grunts. But how do you know when it’s just teenage moodiness—and when it’s something more? Mood Swings or Something More? When […]
Dad, Let’s Talk: Why Your Attention Matters More Than Ever
Posted on“Fathers who are emotionally present, who show up and tune in to their kids, create lasting neural patterns of connection that shape how children see themselves and others.” — Dan Siegel, paraphrased from interviews and themes […]
Big Feelings Ahead: Celebrate and Support Your Teen Through End-of-Year Milestones
Posted onThe end of the school year brings a whirlwind of excitement for teens—proms, graduations, summer jobs, and the promise of more independence. It’s a season of celebration, but also one filled with high emotions, unexpected risks, […]
The Paradox of Intensive Parenting: Finding a Healthier Path for Your Child
Posted onThe Paradox of Intensive Parenting: Finding a Healthier Path for Your Child In today’s world, many of us feel like we need to be constantly involved in every aspect of our children’s lives. We want to […]
LGBTQIA+ Representation in Kids’ Media
Posted onWith PRIDE month in mind, we’ve gathered a list of resources for kids that have LGBTQIA+ representation. Having these resources in your home helps children be more open to diverse kinds of people and lifestyles and […]
Embrace the Sweet Month of June: Celebrate Big and Small Transitions
Posted onHello Peace At Home Families, For many families, June marks the end of the academic year. It’s a time to celebrate the hard work, persistence in dealing with challenges, and growth your child has experienced over […]
Lead Dads: The New Face of Fatherhood
Posted onWhen I spent time with an old friend from college several years ago, my life was very much focused on parenting my two young children and adolescent daughter. I had built my private practice schedule around […]
Mother’s Day and Mental Health – Self-Talk and Our Children’s Mental Health
Posted onMother’s Day arrives in the middle of Mental Health month. A coincidence? Maybe. But mothers really do have a profound influence on children’s mental well-being and at the same time are often unfairly blamed for just […]
Navigate Your Child’s Neurodiversity
Posted onNavigating neurodiversity can be a journey of surprises. All children need a nurturing environment that supports their growth and well-being. However, parents of neurodiverse children have more challenges in creating that environment. Here are some approaches […]
The Doc Journey: From a Teen Who Loved to Write But Needed to Learn to Rip
Posted onIntro from Peace At Home founder, Ruth Freeman, LCSW: We at Peace At Home have appreciated a long and productive partnership with the founder of TheDocJourney.com, David Hanscom, MD. Dr. Hanscom works with colleagues to transform […]
