Peace at Home Parenting Podcast

Peace At Home Parenting
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Hosted by parenting expert Amy Alamar, EdD, The Peace At Home Parenting Podcast gives parents the clarity and confidence to help their children and family thrive. Join us for engaging dicussions where we transform research into practical tools. Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for more proven solutions that quickly produce positive results, from birth through young adulthood.  Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Classes1:1 SupportAccess to All Parenting Resources Free Stuff: Videos & ClassesOther Resources Bring Peace at Home to work. Ask your company about purchasing a subscription for all employees. facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting/ linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com for more support! Let Peace at Home Parenting Solutions help you bring more connection, cooperation and joy to your family.

  1. Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

    6D AGO

    Support Your Child’s Mental Health Without Burning Out

    Originally recorded on September 18, 2025, with Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and Marianne Barton, Ph.D. Supporting a child who is struggling emotionally can leave parents feeling worried, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. In this thoughtful Lunch & Learn conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by child development and mental health expert Marianne Barton, PhD, to explore how parents can show up for their children’s mental health without losing themselves in the process. Together, they discuss what parents can realistically do to support a child who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, or other emotional challenges—and how to recognize when professional help may be needed. You’ll learn: How to create a home environment that supports emotional safety and healingSigns that your child may need additional mental health supportHow to understand the ups and downs of therapy and treatment progressWays parents can play a meaningful role in their child’s healingEvidence-based strategies to reduce parental burnout while staying connected to your childThis episode is part of our series sharing previously recorded expert conversations from the Peace At Home Parenting vault, making practical, research-based parenting guidance more accessible to families. 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    56 min
  2. Take the Stress Out of Bedtime: Better Sleep for Families

    FEB 25

    Take the Stress Out of Bedtime: Better Sleep for Families

    Originally recorded on January 22, 2026, with Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, and Lisa J. Meltzer, Ph.D., CBSM This Peace At Home Parenting Lunch & Learn conversation tackles one of the most common (and exhausting) parenting challenges: getting kids to sleep. If bedtime in your home feels more like a showdown than a wind-down - stalling, tantrums, bedtime anxiety, nightmares, or late-night screens - you’re not alone. In this practical, research-informed session, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, sits down for a conversation with expert Lisa Maltzer, Ph.D., who shares tools to help you understand what healthy sleep looks like at different ages and how to build routines that work for your family. You’ll learn: - What to expect from sleep at different ages (including naps, night waking, and bedtime fears) - How to create consistent routines that reduce stress and power struggles - What to do when your child “can’t fall asleep without you” - How screens and technology can impact bedtime and sleep quality - Simple strategies that make mornings easier, too This is one of many previously recorded expert-led conversations from our vault that we’re sharing to make practical parenting support more accessible to families. 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    49 min
  3. Rediscover Romance: How Sharing Chores Brings Couples Closer

    FEB 12

    Rediscover Romance: How Sharing Chores Brings Couples Closer

    Originally recorded on February 5, 2026 with Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Lucinda Gibbons, LMFT  When household responsibilities feel unbalanced, it doesn’t just lead to clutter—it can lead to conflict, resentment, and disconnection. In this honest and empowering conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman is joined by marriage and family therapist Lucinda Gibbons, clinical lead trainer for the Fair Play Method. Together, they explore how couples can create a more equitable division of labor at home—and why that matters for emotional intimacy, parenting, and overall wellbeing. If you're tired of keeping the checklist in your head, carrying the "mental load," or being the default manager of your home, you're not alone. You’ll learn: Why mental load is real—and why it's usually invisibleHow to define and share ownership of tasks using the Fair Play MethodHow to hold calm, productive “family business meetings” that replace constant nagging with connectionStrategies for letting go of perfection and embracing fairness that works for your unique familyHow equity in household labor strengthens not just your relationship—but your parenting tooThis episode is part of our expert-led conversation series designed to bring evidence-based solutions to everyday family challenges. Whether you’re partnered, married, or co-parenting, this one’s for you. 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    49 min
  4. Trust Your Gut as a Parent: When to Follow (or Question) Professional Advice

    JAN 28

    Trust Your Gut as a Parent: When to Follow (or Question) Professional Advice

    Originally recorded on December 9, 2025 As parents, we’re constantly surrounded by advice—whether from pediatricians, teachers, therapists, or social media “experts.” But what happens when all that input leaves you feeling confused or conflicted? In this insightful and empowering conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by educator and curriculum advisor Aaron Weintraub, MS. Together, they explore how to find the right balance between listening to your instincts and considering professional recommendations—especially when the stakes feel high. This episode offers support for parents navigating uncertainty in areas like mental health, neurodiversity, and school-related concerns.  You’ll learn: How to recognize when your parenting instincts should take the leadWhen professional advice may not align with your child’s needsReal-life examples of navigating conflicting input with confidenceTools to ask better questions, advocate effectively, and trust your judgmentThis is one of many expert-led conversations from our vault that we’re sharing to make vital parenting guidance more accessible—especially in the moments that leave you second-guessing. 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    1h 2m
  5. Manage Screen Time: End the Power Struggles

    JAN 14

    Manage Screen Time: End the Power Struggles

    Originally recorded as part of Peace At Home’s Quick Video Library on Social Media and Screen Time: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/courses/social-media/  Screen time power struggles are one of the most common—and exhausting—challenges parents face today. Whether you're dealing with daily meltdowns, constant negotiations, or worries about your child’s emotional health, you’re not alone. In this short and practical episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, shares research-backed strategies to help you shift from conflict to connection when it comes to screens. After this episode, you’ll be able to:Recognize what’s driving your child’s screen-related behaviorUse calming techniques to support regulation and reduce resistanceAddress the root causes of harmful behavior—not just the symptomsPlan for repairing social skills impacted by screen overuseApply current research to build healthier, more connected relationshipsThis episode is part of our Quick Video Solution series—short, focused content designed to give busy parents tools that work. This episode also supports our 2026 initiative: Break the Screen Cycle. We’re working to raise awareness about the impact of screen overuse on child mental health—and helping families build healthier, more connected habits around technology. Learn more and explore related resources: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/breaking-the-screen-cycle-parenting-support-mental-health/ 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    25 min
  6. Support Your College Student Returning to Campus After Winter Break

    JAN 12

    Support Your College Student Returning to Campus After Winter Break

    Originally recorded on January 29, 2025, as a live workshop for parents of college students. As college students return to campus after winter break, many are carrying the emotional weight of first-semester struggles—while parents are left wondering how to help. This Peace At Home Parenting workshop was designed to equip you with practical, research-informed strategies to support your college student during this transitional period. Led by Marc Lehman, LMFT, this session offers tools to help you reconnect, reflect, and encourage your young adult to move forward with confidence. After this episode, you’ll be able to: Begin open, nonjudgmental conversations about your student’s challengesCollaborate on healthy coping strategies and next stepsOffer emotional support as your teen transitions back to college lifeMore resources for parents of college students: peaceathomeparenting.com/college-mental-health-resources/ 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    48 min
  7. Meaningful Holidays without the Pressure

    12/17/2025

    Meaningful Holidays without the Pressure

    Originally recorded on November 19, 2025. The holidays are meant to bring joy—but for many parents, they also come with stress, family pressure, and competing expectations. Between excited kids, long to-do lists, and well-meaning grandparents who may have very different ideas about what’s “best,” it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In this honest and helpful conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and parenting educator Cora Megan, MA, offer realistic strategies to help you manage stress, maintain connection, and create meaningful celebrations that work for your whole family. Whether you're juggling differing traditions, trying to reduce gift overwhelm, or navigating sensitive conversations with extended family, this episode will give you tools to move through the holiday season with more clarity and calm. You’ll learn: How to balance kids’ excitement with structure and presenceWays to set kind, clear boundaries with grandparents and extended familyHow to center connection and meaning over perfection or pressureTips for planning holiday moments that align with your family valuesThis is one of many expert-led conversations from our vault that we’re sharing to make compassionate, practical parenting guidance more accessible—especially during the times you need it most. During this episode, our teachers mentioned this Holiday Santa Letter: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Holiday-Santa-letter.pdf 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    49 min
  8. Cultivate Gratitude and Spirituality with Kids of All Ages

    11/26/2025

    Cultivate Gratitude and Spirituality with Kids of All Ages

    Originally recorded on December 11, 2024. Around the fall and winter holidays, many parents look for ways to help their children feel grounded, grateful, and connected. In this expert-led conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by Aaron Weintraub, MS, to explore what it means to nurture gratitude and spirituality in kids of all ages—without pressure or perfection. Together, they offer a compassionate discussion filled with practical strategies to support emotional and spiritual growth at home, especially during busy or emotionally charged seasons.  You’ll learn: How to model gratitude in everyday momentsSimple rituals that support emotional connection and self-awarenessHow to talk about spirituality in a way that’s meaningful for your familyWhy gratitude builds resilience—for both parents and kidsThis is one of many expert-led conversations from our vault that we’re sharing to make vital parenting guidance more accessible to families. 👪 About Peace At Home Parenting  We’re a team of 40+ parenting experts in child development, mental health, and education. Our mission is to help families strengthen connections and create more peace at home.  Start here: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/getting-started/ 🛠️ What we offer: Quick Video SolutionsLive Classes with Experts1:1 Parent CoachingFull Access Parenting Subscriptions 💼 Productivity at Work Begins with Peace at Home  Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention. Learn more: https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/ 📲 Follow + Connect Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/ Questions? Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com

    51 min
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Hosted by parenting expert Amy Alamar, EdD, The Peace At Home Parenting Podcast gives parents the clarity and confidence to help their children and family thrive. Join us for engaging dicussions where we transform research into practical tools. Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for more proven solutions that quickly produce positive results, from birth through young adulthood.  Quick Video SolutionsLive Interactive Classes1:1 SupportAccess to All Parenting Resources Free Stuff: Videos & ClassesOther Resources Bring Peace at Home to work. Ask your company about purchasing a subscription for all employees. facebook.com/PeaceAtHomeParenting/ linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting youtube.com/@peaceathomeparenting/videos instagram.com/peaceathomeparentingsolutions/ Email us at solutions@peaceathomeparenting.com for more support! Let Peace at Home Parenting Solutions help you bring more connection, cooperation and joy to your family.

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  • Creator
    Peace At Home Parenting
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Peace At Home Parenting
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    Peace at Home Parenting Podcast

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