Monthly Archives: February 2011
25
Feb
Media and Our Children “Do you know what your children are watching?”
By Lori LiteGlee, which is watched largely by tweens and teens, featured underage drinking of alcohol at both an unsupervised party and school. The supposed alcohol awareness intention was cloaked with positive drinking messages rangi...
15
Feb
6 Smart Snacks for Kids
Note to Reader: Adults often steer kids towards processed, fried food assuming they won’t eat vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. I have surprised many a friend when I tell them their children enjoyed avocado, hummus, and quinoa at ...
14
Feb
Travel Tips: Eliminate Stress for Kids and Parents
by Lori LiteNothing is worse than realizing that the screaming child on the plane is your own! The restrictive space and criticizing eyes of other passengers puts parents at an extreme disadvantage. Most children realize that you will...
10
Feb
Valentine’s Day Tips
by Lori LiteValentine’s Day at the Lite house starts with candlelight breakfast and no expectations of flowers or diamonds…but it wasn’t always that way. As a young mom I welcomed the arrival of my first daughter two weeks before Vale...
03
Feb
Parenting Stress – Four Strategies to Lessen Tension and Live More Peacefully
Note to Reader: Parenting is the most demanding responsibility in the world. Many of us are not prepared for the new levels of stress put upon us while raising children. I have learned that a parent sets the tone for the whole family…...
03
Feb
10 Tips for Soul to Soul Parenting
Note to Reader: There is something so very soothing and hopeful when you think of parenting from your soul. It evokes feelings of truth, hope, and love. Parenting from a soulful place reduces stress, anxiety, and fear. I found myself...