Intensive Parenting vs. Balanced Parenting: What's Best for Your Child (and You)?
Update: 2025-06-11
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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 honest reflections rooted in research, professional work with families, and personal experience.
🟡 In this episode:
👪 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/
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Support working parents and boost employee wellbeing. Our corporate programs reduce stress, improve work-life balance, and increase retention.
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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 honest reflections rooted in research, professional work with families, and personal experience.
🟡 In this episode:
- The line between helping and hovering
- What “good enough” parenting looks like in real life
- How stepping back can strengthen your child’s confidence and resilience
👪 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 Solutions
- Live Classes with Experts
- 1:1 Parent Coaching
- Full 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
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