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 [...]

My brother’s 5 year old didn’t want to get on the bus today. Stressful for dad and child. I suggested he set up a reward program that celebrates cooperative bus riding. Ride the bus Monday-Thursday. Friday dad and son celebrate by going for a breakfast and getting a car ride to school on Fridays! 

by Izzy Kalman
Do kids pick on you? Do they make fun of you, spread nasty rumors, or make insulting gestures? Do they hit you or threaten you? Do they exclude you from their group?
Wouldn’t it be great to live a life in which no one bullied you? Schools all over the country have been adopting [...]

Q. Since the recession our neighborhood is experiencing an increase of car break-ins and vandalism. My child seems to be more anxious than usual and now wants to sleep in our bed every night. What can I do to keep her out of my bed?
 
Answers:
1. You can set up a sleep area on the floor of your [...]

A parent recently asked me whether I thought their child’s behavior could be attributed to additional stress her and her husband have brought into their house with the current financial crisis. Money is tight and this couple is making some major adjustments in their life style.
 
The question I raise is, do children get affected by [...]

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 [...]

by Lori Lite
as seen in Parent Guide News New York July 2004
 
I had just spent another 2 hours putting my son to bed. He finally finished jumping on his bed, kicking the walls and decorating every inch of his room with hangers. This was our nightly routine. I was exhausted, stressed and at the [...]

By Lori Lite
Top 10 fun tips you and your child will love!

Serve up a mostly banana, banana split for an early evening snack. The high content of potassium, magnesium and serotonin found in bananas promote relaxation and earns you big points with the kids.
Teach your child belly breathing with a story called “Sea Otter Cove”. [...]

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.