Posts by Rick@Admin
12
Feb
Fertility and Stress
You and your partner have embarked on a life-changing journey. You have been trying to start a family and are facing the unknowns associated with conceiving. You wonder about your fertility and the impact stress has on becoming pregna...
30
Jan
Children and Sleep – Tips Improve Bedtime
Your child did not have enough sleep the night before and you are just waiting for the meltdown. You have seen the correlation between children and sleep. You know that a well-rested child is better equipped to handle the daily demand...
19
Jan
Kids and Power
Note to Readers: Parenting kids and power go hand in hand. The power struggle becomes evident at the age of 2 when your toddler begins to try exert their own power over you and the world around them. It is never too soon to reflect on...
20
Dec
Talking to Kids About Santa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...