Yearly Archives: 2014
20
Dec
Talking to Kids About Santa
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Rick@Admin
Have you heard about it happening? That stress-filled moment when you are caught hiding presents all signed from Santa. You feel paralyzed with fear when faced with talking to kids about Santa. You are stuck between magical wonderment...
19
Dec
Mindful Hanukkah With Kids
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Are you celebrating Chanukah or Hanukkah with kids? This beautiful holiday celebrating The Festival of Lights provides ample opportunity to introduce your family to stress-reducing techniques and mindful moments.Light the MenorahThis ...
09
Dec
Christmas Activities: Gifts Not Included
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by Cindy SpringsteenDo you want your holiday’s to be less stressful this year? These fun family Christmas activities are a great way to start some new traditions and shift the focus away from costly gifts.Family Activities:Invite a fa...
13
Nov
Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts
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By Lori LiteThanksgiving arts and crafts create memories and relieve stress and worry at the same time. Thanksgiving is a wonderful excuse to sit around the table as a family and get creative. You will relax and your children will ge...
27
Oct
Children, Clothes – Stress Less
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Children, clothes, and stress show up in a variety of ways that ultimately test our patience and creativity.What kind of kid do you have?Complainer- Complains about everything you can think of and takes a long time to get dressed. Sea...
13
Oct
Fall Pumpkin Activity
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Note to Readers: I fell in love with this fall pumpkin activity. Creativity meets relaxation as my artist friend Rita mixes colors and imagination with stress management. Hey all you fantastic Stress Free Kids! Rita Ross and the Pocke...
02
Sep
Kids-School-Anxiety
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by Lori LiteKids back at school can mean an increase in anxiety for parents and children. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America calls anxiety disorders the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adult...
30
Jun
Teaching Children Patience With Mindful Activities
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by Lori LiteHave you ever wished that your children had more patience? Do you remember the days when you (yourself) had more patience? By focusing on cultivating patience, both you and your children can become more present and feel l...
09
May
Creating Creative Kids
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Note to Reader: When we have creative kids we tend to smile a lot! Creativity is a joyful dance in the energy of solution. Creativity can be used to solve problems or create a new visualization for relaxation. It is a brain activity t...
02
May
Are Teens Addicted to Cell Phones?
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by Cindy SpringsteenAs a parent of two teens, cell phone use is a hot topic. Growing up in the type of world that we live in now, I cannot imagine how my parents ever survived without keeping in touch with me. I had the freedom to lea...
