Peace at Home Parenting Podcast

This month host Amy Alamar and guest Marc Lehman discuss “ Navigating the Launch into Adulthood." Marc is a Marriage and Family Therapist who founded UAreHeard , a unique coaching and emotional support service for struggling college-aged students and their families. Amy and Marc delve into the challenges, mysteries, and joys of guiding our children through the transition into independent adulthood...

In this episode, Amy Alamar is joined by Dr. Eric Flake , a developmental-behavioral pediatrician, who discusses raising neurodiverse kids. Dr. Flake explains what neurodiversity means, how to recognize signs of it in children, and how parents can best support their neurodiverse kids using a strengths-based approach. He provides insights from his experience as a doctor and father of five children....

Parenting expert Dr. Ken Ginsburg joins host Amy Alama r on this month's episode to discuss the keys to building resilience and strong relationships with teenagers. Dr. Ginsburg shares research-backed and compassionate advice for communicating with teens, especially during disagreements. He emphasizes the importance of unconditionally loving our children while also establishing boundaries to keep...

This month we delve into the pivotal journey adolescents embark on as they transition from high school to the next phase of their lives. Amy Alamar hosts a lively discussion with fellow Peace At Home teacher Marc Lehman , a seasoned therapist, educator, and founder of "URHeard," an innovative organization that offers both live and virtual support for adolescents, especially during their transition...

Inspiring Peace At Home teacher and consultant, Amy Alamar Ed. D. tackles the tough subject of technology safety with Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International. Will’s passion for his work in ensuring that children can enjoy the internet in safety, along with his Childnet team, has resulted in thousands of children communicating, learning and playing online with minimal risk and maximum benefit....

What’s your teen’s Adaptability Quotient? And why is it important? Anxiety rates among teens are soaring and parents are looking for ways they can make a difference. Join seasoned educator, beloved Peace At Home teacher, and terrifically engaging podcast host, Amy Alamar, EdD as she enthusiastically engages with distinguished child and adolescent experts Jennifer Weaver, LCSW, Catherine McCarthy,...

The onset of puberty in girls is associated with a drop in self-esteem. And the big change can be complicated for boys and kids all along the gender spectrum. Join Peace At Home teacher Amy Alamar, EdD as she conducts an inspiring interview with puberty experts Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Together Cara and Vanessa host “The Puberty Podcast” and just authored the new book, “This i...

Host Amy Alamar and guest Andrea Brinnel discuss ways to support your kids if learning challenges or differences are a concern. You know your child better than anyone else. If you suspect a learning, speech / language or other challenge, how do you go about getting your child screened and what are the potential outcomes? Communication and partnership with your school team and your child are key. L...

Join Peace At Home teacher and podcast wiz, Amy Alamar, Ed. D. as she talks with Sabrina Anderson, LPC Associate, and former high school teacher and counselor, as they explore common worries students have about mass school violence. Your child might be wondering if am I safe at school and if can I trust my peers. The impact of repeated images on screens and social media has left many students anxi...

Rates of anxiety and depression among teens are soaring across and parents are worried and sometimes scared. Seasoned educator Amy Alamar, EdD and Peace At Home founder and clinician, Ruth Freeman, LCSW, discuss the nature of this crisis and practical ways parents can help, including parents’ roles in their children’s mental health treatment. Whether your child is in therapy or you are just concer...

Being a good father means many different things, but at the core of it all is connection. Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed. D. as she speaks with Drew Sanders, father of three, Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator at Vandegrift High School in Texas, about what it means to build strong relationships as a father. They will discuss the ways in which Drew connects on a deeper level with his own ch...

Have you heard the term positive discipline, but you’re not sure exactly what it means or how to incorporate it into your family? Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed. D. as she chats with Julianne Riley, psychotherapist trained in SPACE, certified positive discipline educator and school counselor about positive discipline and how you can use it to improve connection and cooperation at home. In this episo...

We live in an online world where many people share all aspects of their lives on social media. Parents are no exception to this, but should they be? Join our host, Amy Alamar Ed. D. as she chats with Andi Breitowich, freelance writer and author of the PopSugar article Is It Ever Safe to Share Your Kids’ Faces on Social Media, about parents’ decisions to share or not share pictures and videos of th...

Are you curious how to speak to your teen about sex and sexuality? Are you feeling lost on how to approach these conversations? Join our host, Amy Alamar Ed. D. as she chats with Shafia Zaloom, health educator and author of Sex, Teens and Everything In Between, about how to communicate openly and effectively about sex and sexuality with your teen. Teens today are in a unique place as they are navi...

Is your child feeling hopeless about the climate crisis? Do they want to make an impact on environmental issues, but they’re not sure where to start? Join our host Amy Alamar, Ed. D. as she interviews Diana Kapp, journalist and author of Girls Who Run The World and Girls Who Green The World about the ways that kids can make an impact on the current climate crisis. A staggering amount of young peop...

Is your high school student considering college and you’re feeling lost on how to guide them? This month’s podcast episode is for you. Join our host, Amy Alamar as she interviews Heidi Meyer, consultant and former executive director of admissions at the University of Minnesota about all of the ins and outs of the college application process. Whether your child is just beginning to explore what the...

Do you have a child who you think may suffer from anxiety? Join our host Amy as she interviews Amy Killy, LICSW and Julianne Reilly, LICSW, psychotherapists who specialize in work with parents. In this episode, Amy and Julianne will discuss their work with SPACE: Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. They’ll dive into the difference between “little a” and “big A” anxiety, how we spe...

Climate change is a reality for our children and teens. They deserve our support and understanding. Sometimes they feel more passionate about it than we do since it has been in their lives since birth. Join dynamic podcast host Amy Alamar, Ed. D. and her guest Alli Gold Roberts, Senior Director of the State Policy Program at Ceres, to consider ways to care for both our kids and our planet. Take a...

College Students Home for the Holidays - there’s a lot for families to unpack! And we are not talking laundry! We’ve got great ideas and insights to help you and your college student ease back into home life. Join Amy Alamar, EdD and her guest Marc Lehman, therapist and founder of UAreHeard.com - a live and virtual approach to working with kids through the transition to college. Amy and Marc explo...

Michael Fauteux from givethx.org talks with out host about ways to engage kids in gratitude practices not just around Thanksgiving, but year-round. They discuss the many benefits of thank-yous, modeling gratitude, and how having a practice builds and strengthens relationships. Thank you for listening! Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for: Quick Video Solutions Live Interactive Classes 1:1 Support Ac...

Peace At Home Parenting host Amy Alamar is joined by Ken Ginsburg to discuss Parent Burn Out. Ken Shares about his new book, Congrats, your Having a Teen” Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person,” currently a best seller on Amazon.com Thank you for listening! Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for: Quick Video Solutions Live Interactive Classes 1:1 Support Access to All Parenting Resources Free...

Avi Chomsky, Salem State University Professor, author, and activist joins our host Amy Alamar to discuss ways to talk with kids about politics. She shares stories from her own life raising politically aware children, and offers the audience ways to frame discussions in a way that kids can relate. Thank you for listening! Visit PeaceAtHomeParenting.com for: Quick Video Solutions Live Interactive Cl...

Do you ever wonder about the line between "normal teenage behavior" and warning signs for mental health issues? Enjoy this conversation between Amy Alamar, EdD and Amy Killy LICSW, Clinical Director of the Helix Center in Virginia, discussing the mental health crisis among adolescents. Amy emphasizes connection and relationship as a necessary foundation, and speaks about the influential role of so...

Parents can take steps to ease their school age children—and themselves—back into the school year with a positive attitude. Help your family develop effective routines, positive connections, and healthy stress-coping skills. Learn strategies to help the whole family approach online or in-person learning at school with excitement rather than worry. Thank you for listening! Visit PeaceAtHomeParentin...