Like other medical conditions, anxiety disorders tend to be chronic unless properly treated. Most kids find that they need professional guidance to successfully manage and overcome their anxiety.
Several scientifically proven and effective treatment options are available for children with anxiety disorders. The two treatments that most help children are cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
Your doctor or [...]

A therapist should be willing to answer any questions you may have about methods, training, and fees during a consultation. Bring a list of your child’s symptoms to discuss, and be sure to mention any medications for allergies or other illnesses. 

Here are some questions to consider asking:

What training and experience do you have in [...]

As seen in SheKnows.com Pregnancy & Baby
Tracy McGinnis December 29, 2009
The holiday season brings with it family, traditions and memories that last a lifetime. It can also bring unwanted stress, added responsibilities to an otherwise already busy schedule and for children it can mean meltdowns.
Lori Lite, a childhood anxiety expert and creator of http://www.stressfreekids.com says [...]

as seen in USA Today
Your daughter “knows about terrorist attacks and school shootings. She talks about it more than you are comfortable with. . . . Is she becoming the nervous type or is this simply a symptom of stress?”
Your child is having another melt down in the middle of your kitchen. You were just [...]

You have to breathe, so why not use your inhalations and exhalations to manage your ADHD symptoms? “Several studies show that rhythmic, paced breathing balances the autonomic nervous system,” says Richard Brown, M.D., associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
What does that mean to someone with attention deficit disorder? [...]

Here are some tips to help you and your children have a more enjoyable and “stress free” holiday season.

Even though the kids are on vacation and staying up late you can still put them on a bedtime schedule. Pick a reasonable time that does not cause you any stress. A whole household can become calm [...]

by Marcus E. Howard
mhoward@mdjonline.com
October 26, 2009 01:00 AM 
MARIETTA – Lori Lite, a married mother of three in northeast Cobb, is the author of eight children’s books, a series of CDs and audio books, and has been a successful contestant on ABC’s reality show “Shark Tank.”

Her books focus on getting children to gain control of their [...]

Q. What can you do if your child seems to be more anxious than usual and now wants to sleep in your bed every night?
A. I let my child set up a sleep area on the floor of my bedroom and let her know that she can come into my room, but not in my [...]

4 stories with soothing music.
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(approximately 60 minutes) Also available as a Digital Download
by Lori Lite
Indigo Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child while introducing them to relaxation and stress-management techniques. Four unique bedtime stories incorporate breathing, visualizations, muscular relaxation and affirmations. These are the same techniques [...]

4 stories with soothing music.
FREE domestic shipping
(approximately 60 minutes) Also available as a Digital Download
by Lori Lite
Indigo Ocean Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child in an ocean setting while introducing them to four relaxation and stress-management techniques. Children follow their sea friends along as they learn to release and [...]