Tag: relationship
Peace At Home Parenting Solutions: A Teen’s POV
Posted onThis blog is written by Andie Ettenberg who is a high school senior who lives with her family in Massachusetts. She is Peace At Home’s first high school intern. The most important way for parents and […]
Navigating Your Child’s Concerns about Their Friend’s Mental Health
Posted onWhen your child comes to you with concerns about a friend’s mental health, you are in a position to be helpful to both your child and their friend. But you may also feel overwhelmed by the […]
Gratitude is More Than Saying Thank You
Posted onUniversity of North Carolina Psychology Professor, Andrea Hussong, has conducted research on one of the most important questions that parents ask, “How can I raise a grateful child?” Dr. Hussong reports that while there is considerable […]
Revamp Your Morning Routine with a Dash of Fun and the Power of When…Then
Posted onWe all want to start our day with a sweet family connection before going our separate ways. But for many families, the day begins with reminding, nagging, coaxing and worse. Here’s a better option. Think of […]
To Whom do Children Belong?
Posted onIn a recent CNN Townhall, a young trans person named Niko from Arlington, VA asked the current governor in Virginia about bathroom policies, “Look at me, I am a transgender man. Do you really think that […]
Back To Basics: Peace At Home Principles to Reduce Parental Burnout and Family Stress
Posted onPost-pandemic life has left most parents feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You may try to figure out shortcuts that make your life a little easier, or you may feel completely lost on where to begin at all. […]
A Gift For Yourself This Mother’s Day: Practical Self Care for Busy Moms
Posted onIt’s no secret that moms need to practice self care. You hear it all the time—you can’t pour from an empty cup. But what if you don’t have a village around that you can lean on? […]
Maternal Mental Health Week: Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues
Posted onIs it “Baby Blues” or Postpartum Depression (PPD)? The first week of May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week and it’s a perfect time to remember that this issue deserves our attention. What’s the difference between […]
Protect Your Child’s Mental Health: Recognize When They Need Help
Posted onThe world we live in is increasingly complex and can be difficult to navigate for anyone, especially for children. Not only are we all still processing and working our way through the pandemic, but there are […]
Moms and Mental Health: Put Your Oxygen Mask On First
Posted onIt’s no secret that moms often take on the mental load for the whole family, putting the needs of everyone else before themselves. But what is this doing to mothers’ mental health? A staggering 66% of […]
