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 [...]

Teach your child how to self soothe before his/her visit with Santa or relatives. Slow, deep breathing is an excellent technique that can be used before and during stressful or challenging situations. Enjoy the following excerpt from Sea Otter Cove: A Relaxation Story, by Lori Lite of Stress Free Kids.com.
It is fun to learn sea [...]

by Lori Lite
“The mind and body affect each other. Unmanaged stress can affect children physically, socially and emotionally. It is worth exposing children to relaxation techniques.” — Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, Associate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School/ Mind Body Medical Institute.
Quick stress check:

Are you cramming more activities than usual into a day?
Are you entertaining or [...]

Which “vision” describes holidays at your house?
a) Visions of sugar plums dancing in your head?
OR
b) Visions of shopping, late nights, no school, no schedule, candy, apple pie, parties, company and travel?

If you picked “b” then you are in the company of most of America. This year try celebrating your holiday with “stress free style”
Christmas, Chanukah, [...]

Thanksgiving is a family holiday meant for relaxing around a leisurely meal with friends and loved ones. A few easy tips can get your family to the Thanksgiving table with more smiles and less stress.