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 healing
• Signs that your child may need additional mental health support
• How to understand the ups and downs of therapy and treatment progress
• Ways parents can play a meaningful role in their child’s healing
• Evidence-based strategies to reduce parental burnout while staying connected to your child

This 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.



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