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16
Jan
Reduce Stress in Your Life
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Rick@Admin
Note to Readers: Dr. Sears’ reduce stress tips support my stress free kids message of playing, laughing, breathing, communicating, and positive thinking! I am thrilled to share his suggestions to bring more joy and less stress into yo...
09
Jan
Kids Biting and Hitting and Scratching, “Oh, My!”
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Note to Readers: Kids biting and hitting at school or the playground cause a stressful parenting issue that many of us would rather not have to address. Harsh punishments usually escalate the unwanted behaviors. It is important to und...
24
Dec
Teens and Drunk Driving
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Note to Readers: Teens drunk driving is a situation we as parents must do our best to prevent from happening. Drug and alcohol testing is a controversial subject, but drug and alcohol testing can be used as an empowering tool. Even th...
23
Dec
Reducing Homework Stress
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By Lori LiteJust say the word homework to most teens, children, or parents and watch their whole mood change as every cell of their mind and body heads into stress mode. Holidays, weekends, and downtime is a great time to have a new l...
08
Dec
Holidays With Special Needs Children
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Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, and some chaos. This is a recipe for stress and sensory overload during the holidays with special needs children. As parents, we need to be flexible with our defini...
14
Nov
Support Your Child’s Sleep With These Nutrition Steps
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Note to Readers: My son’s food and environmental allergies wreaked havoc on his ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many nights were disrupted by hives, stuffy nose, and coughing. We eliminated many offending foods and used vitami...
01
Nov
Soothing An Anxious Child
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Note to Readers: Aligning ourselves to be in a position to understand, embrace, and help an anxious child is a new parenting duty. It is a new concept for many of us to realize that children do feel stress and it is as damaging to the...
22
Oct
7 Steps to Manage Yourself When Your Child Melts Down
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Note to Reader: Kids temper tantrums and meltdowns are one of the most challenging moments a mom or dad can face. They happen at the most inconvenient times and places. Children with SPD, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism often rea...
10
Oct
WHAT IF?… We Increase Optimism and Decrease Anxiety
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By Lori Lite“WHAT IF the pole falls on your car when we go into the store Miss Lori?” Nine year old Jane asked me as I parked the car in front of a large utility pole. ( I cannot make this stuff up!) “Hmmm…What if it doesn’t and we ...
07
Oct
Children and Natural Disasters: How to Help Them Cope
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Note to Readers: Hurricane Irma is causing physical and emotional destruction. Hurricane Harvey victims are just beginning to deal with the aftermath. Children are experiencing much fear and anxiety. Tornado warnings and taking cover ...
