Tag: relationship
Digital Anesthesia: Why Screens Prevent Kids from Growing Up
Posted onGrowing up has always been vulnerable work. Today, it is even harder. Children face a constant barrage of social feedback, academic pressure, and the normal confusion of figuring out who they are. When those feelings get […]
Parenting Advice Is Everywhere. Support That Makes a Difference Is Harder to Find.
Posted onParents today have access to more information than any previous generation. A quick search can produce thousands of articles, videos, podcasts, social media posts, and opinions about everything from toddler tantrums to teen mental health. Yet […]
The Power of Doing Less: Simple Summer Traditions That Build Connection
Posted onJune arrives and the social media feeds immediately flood with laminated bucket lists. Fifty things you absolutely must do before September. Bake a pie from scratch. Go berry picking. Build a backyard obstacle course. It looks […]
Screen Time Counterweights: Building a Summer Boredom Plan That Actually Works
Posted onSummer is here. The familiar panic sets in right on schedule. The days stretch out forever and those digital screens are glowing brightly, begging for attention. We hear the exact same advice every single year. Just […]
Strong Fathers, Connected Kids: How Your Past Shapes Your Parenting
Posted onMost of us go into fatherhood with a quiet, stubborn vow. I’m going to do this differently. Or maybe, I’m going to make sure my kids actually listen to me. We pour massive energy into policing […]
How Does Parent Conflict Affect Your Children?
Posted onLet’s Talk About What Every Parent Should Know Most of the parents we meet at Peace At Home think a lot about how you talk to your kids, discipline them, and support their learning and emotional […]
Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families
Posted onA few months ago, I was watching Oprah interview Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. I adore Oprah. So many decades ago she started talking about the hard stuff we humans face and she has […]
Break the Cycle – The “Death of the Tween”: Why Navigating Screen Time Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing
Posted onEvery generation seems to hit a panic button when it comes to girlhood. From the novels of the 19th century to rock and roll in the 1950s, society has always worried about the influences shaping young […]
Connection & Conversation: The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Posted onThis Mother’s Day, consider a gift that doesn’t fade after a day or two. What many moms really want is more connection and conversation, real moments with the people they love that last all year long. […]
Challenges Facing College Students: Are the Kids Alright?
Posted onIn today’s world, coming of age is more complex than ever. Adolescents and young adults of the 21st century have grown up navigating technological advancements that influence how they learn, think and develop relationships. They have […]
