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 ongoing podcast series, where we share previously-recorded conversations between our experts. These aren’...
Jul 09, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In honor of Pride Month, we’re sharing a special conversation from our archives, originally recorded on June 22, 2021, with Peace At Home Parenting founder Ruth Freeman, child development expert Colleen Vesely, and LGBTQ+ advocate Poshi Walker. Parenting LGBTQ+ youth brings unique joys and challenges. In this open and compassionate conversation, our experts explore how parents and caregivers can create safe, supportive spaces where LGBTQ+ children and teens can thrive. You’ll hear research-infor...
Jun 26, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 4
🎁 Father’s Day Bonus Episode! This week, we’re sharing a special Quick Video created just for dads. Finding your own nurturing style as a father can feel complicated—especially when your ideas about parenting are shaped by how you were raised. In this short, powerful episode, we explore how dads can connect more deeply with their kids by tuning into their own values, modeling emotional presence, and responding to their child’s real needs. You’ll walk away with practical tools to: Reflect on wha...
Jun 16, 2025•19 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Originally recorded on August 3, 2022, this thoughtful and relatable conversation challenges today’s “always-on” parenting culture. Peace At Home Parenting experts Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Aaron Weintraum, MS explore how doing less—when it’s intentional and mindful—can actually support healthier child development and family dynamics. This episode is part of our ongoing podcast series, where we share previously-recorded conversations between our experts. These aren’t just professional chats—they’re...
Jun 11, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Originally recorded on February 22, 2023, this conversation is for every parent feeling anxious about prom night, graduation parties, and the growing independence of their teen. Peace At Home Parenting experts Ruth Freeman, LCSW and Marc Lehman, LMFT offer practical strategies to help you stay connected with your teen—even when they’re pushing boundaries. This episode is part of our ongoing podcast series, where we share previously-recorded conversations between our experts. These aren’t just pr...
May 28, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, host Amy Alamar sits down with Karen Young, child development consultant and creator of ' Hey Sigmund ', to discuss managing back-to-school anxiety. Whether you're dealing with a kindergartener or a high schooler, this conversation offers valuable insights to ease the transition. Karen shares thoughtful strategies for: Validating your child's feelings Building your child's confidence Establishing healthy routines around sleep and technology Supporting positive social connections...
Aug 28, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Is anxiety disrupting your tween or teen's life? Join our conversation with Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, school counselor, author of "Middle School Matters" and "Middle School Superpowers," and parent education journalist. Fagell helps parents understand the signs that anxiety has reached an unhealthy level and provides strategies for supporting kids' emotional wellbeing. Learn about symptoms and causes, and take steps to help your child thrive. Resources from this Episode: Congruence App - Email servi...
Jul 10, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This month Podcast host Amy Alamar is joined by Dr. Chris Ranjillion, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine and sports medicine. They explores the concept of achievement culture in youth sports, including The pressure on children to excel in multiple areas from a young age, The impact of achievement culture on mental health The importance of resilience in navigating the challenges of youth sports. Dr. Ranjillion emphasizes the need for parents to focus on character development rathe...
May 23, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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. Their discussion and real-life stories will help you navigate this transformative journey with con...
Apr 22, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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. Dr. Flake encourages parents to trust their instincts if they notice differences in their child's d...
Mar 21, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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 them safe. Amy and Ken encourage you to embrace the teen years as an opportunity to nurture thriving...
Feb 22, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 to college. The conversation focuses on the mental health challenges adolescents face during this s...
Jan 23, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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. The U.S. Surgeon General has issued an Advisory on Social Media and its effects on the mental health...
Jan 03, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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, MD, and Heather Tedesco, PhD. Learn from the authors of the recently published book, “Raising Kids W...
Nov 27, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explained.” If your child is approaching puberty or even already there,...
Oct 18, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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. Listen as Amy and Andrea walk you through various scenarios, resources, tools and tips to support you...
Sep 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 anxious about these issues and more. Amy and Sabrina offer tips on how to recognize symptoms and ways to ...
Aug 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 concerned, join this conversation between two engaging professionals who de-mystify the world of pediatric...
Jul 14, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 children as well as the few hundred high school athletes that he works with. Discover Drew’s philosophy...
Jun 14, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 episode, Amy and Julianne explore the meaning and philosophy of positive discipline, and why it works. The...
May 15, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 their children online. The decision to share your children on social media is one that needs to be made...
Apr 18, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 navigating relationships of all kinds while also processing the isolation of the pandemic. Amy and Shafia...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 people feel that the earth and environment are already doomed. It can be hard to remember that each perso...
Mar 23, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 their future might look like or has already begun the application process, we’ve got you covered. Liste...
Feb 19, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 speak to our children about this, and how to recognize when to seek outside help. Listen in for an exce...
Jan 27, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 few minutes to get answers to some important questions: What can we do as a family that will really m...
Dec 23, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 explore how mutual respect is the key to your college student’s integration back from communal, independe...
Dec 15, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 Access to All Parenting Resources Free Stuff: Videos & Classes Other Resources Bring Peace at Home...
Nov 10, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 Stuff: Videos & Classes Other Resources Bring Peace at Home to work. Ask your company about pur...
Oct 13, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 Classes 1:1 Support Access to All Parenting Resources Free Stuff: Videos & Classes Other Resources...
Sep 28, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
