Peace at Home Parenting Podcast

The school year is underway, and the pressure is already building. Homework, friendships, busy schedules, big emotions—and that nagging question so many parents carry: Am I doing enough to help my child thrive? Here's some reassuring news: Supporting your child's mental health isn't about being a perfectly patient parent, signing up for more activities, or having all the answers. Some of the most...

Some mornings, just getting everyone dressed, fed, and out the door with backpacks in hand can feel like a major accomplishment. Add homework, activities, screens, dinner, and bedtime, and family life can quickly start to feel like one long negotiation. The good news? Simple, predictable routines can make a surprisingly big difference. In this episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman,...

Screen time can become one of the biggest sources of tension in family life—but the goal doesn’t have to be finding the “perfect” number of hours or fighting over devices every day. In this episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth E. Freeman, LCSW, joins Aaron Weintraub, MS, and Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E® to explore a different way of thinking about technology: focusing less on fear and...

Back-to-school season can bring fresh notebooks, new routines…and a whole lot of worry. Will my child make friends? Like their teacher? Keep up with the work? What if they’re already saying they don’t want to go? In this episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, talks with Dana Asby LaBranche, MA, MEd, about helping kids navigate the worries and uncertainty that come with starti...

If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to help your child with anxiety, emotional outbursts, or challenging behavior, you're not alone. Many parents feel caught between trying behavior charts, considering therapy, and simply wanting to understand what's really going on beneath the surface. In this thoughtful conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by child ps...

Originally recorded June 11, 2026. Co-parenting isn't about agreeing on everything—it's about helping your child feel safe, secure, and loved, even when the adults don't see eye to eye. In this thoughtful conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, sits down with relationship researcher Brian Doss, PhD, to explore what decades of research tell us about the powerful connection between p...

Every parent has questions—and sometimes the most reassuring answer is knowing you're not alone. In this special Ask Ruth Anything episode, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, responds to real parenting questions from families navigating everyday challenges. Drawing on decades of experience and research, Ruth shares practical, compassionate strategies that help parents build strong...

Every father has a story—and that story shapes the way he parents. In this thoughtful conversation, Peace At Home expert Aaron Weintraub, MS, and fatherhood advocate Doug Edwards, founder of Real Dads Forever, explore how our own childhood experiences influence the way we respond to our children, build relationships, and handle life's challenges. They emphasize that understanding your past isn't a...

Do you ever feel like you’re repeating yourself all day long—only to be met with blank stares, pushback, or total silence? In this warm, practical conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by Viana Turcios-Cotto, PhD, and Aaron Weintraub, MS, to explore one of the most common parenting struggles: why kids don’t listen—and what parents can do instead of yelling, nagging, or...

Letting go isn’t easy—especially when your child heads off to college. Suddenly, you have less insight into their daily life, fewer ways to help, and a whole new set of worries about their well-being. In this honest and deeply reassuring conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by college mental health experts Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, and Jonathan Beazley, LMFT, to explore...

Originally recorded April 16, 2026. When kids say “I hate school,” it can land hard. Beneath those words are often big feelings, unmet needs, or hidden challenges—and as parents, it’s not always clear how to help. In this honest and reassuring conversation, Peace At Home founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and educator Erica Brentan, M.Ed., explore what’s really going on when school feels difficult—for ki...

Originally recorded October 21, 2025. Sibling relationships can be some of the longest—and most emotionally complex—connections in our lives. One moment they’re laughing together, the next you’re breaking up an argument for the third time before dinner. In this thoughtful and practical conversation, Peace At Home Parenting expert Aaron Weintraub, MS, helps parents shift from “referee” to “coach,”...

Originally recorded on March 19, 2026. Today’s kids and teens are growing up in a world filled with pressure—academically, socially, and emotionally. Many parents find themselves asking, “What’s normal? What’s a red flag? And how do I keep my child safe?” In this deeply important and compassionate conversation, Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by Aimee Prange, LCSW, wh...

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,...

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 - y...

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 f...

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 We...

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 s...

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 stud...

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 founde...

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 perfectio...

Originally recorded for World Mental Health Day 2025, we’re sharing this important conversation focused on mindful parenting and emotional wellbeing. Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, is joined by psychologist Na Zhang, PhD, to explore how mindfulness can shift the way we show up as parents—helping us respond to challenges with calm, compassion, and confidence. Whether you're new...

As Mental Health Month comes to a close, we wanted to share this conversation (originally recorded on September 18, 2025), featuring founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and child clinical psychologist Marianne Barton, PhD. Parents and caregivers often feel stuck between two overwhelming roles—caring for their child’s mental health and managing their own. In this candid conversation, Ruth and Marianne offe...

In honor of First Responders Day, we’re sharing this special episode today (originally recorded on October 23, 2025). This conversation features Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, LCSW, and Viana Turcios-Cotto, LCSW—licensed clinical social worker, parent, and proud first responder spouse. Parenting while serving as a first responder comes with intense pressure, unpredictable schedules,...

Originally recorded on June 10, 2020, this timely conversation brings together Peace At Home Parenting experts Tanika Eaves, PhD, LCSW, IMH-E® and Aaron Weintraum, MS during a moment of national reckoning. Together, they explore how parents and caregivers can talk with kids about racism, foster resilience, and stay grounded in values of empathy, respect, and hope. This episode is part of our ongoi...