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by Lylah M. Alphonse, Senior Editor, Manage Your Life Note to Readers: Parenting stress is today’s normal.We do our best to keep our children healthy and safe…but are we protecting them from the effects of stress? Thanks to Lylah M. A...

by Dr. Heather ManleyKids lead a stressful life. When babies, they are constantly learning – crawling, walking, talking – and as they become older, they are taking tests, dealing with everyday social issues and the emerging hormones.S...

Note to Readers: Adoption stress is undeniable for all parties associate with the adoption process. It is an anxiety filled trial of endurance and change. Adoption parents can benefit from learning to manage stress, anxiety, and fear ...

Note to Readers: Inability to manage stress coupled with lack of physical activity or exercise is a recipe for disaster.  Chronic stress has been tied to an increase in appetite. Eating has become a stress reducing activity for many c...

Note to Readers: Introducing children to simple self-soothing yoga poses is fun, empowering and helps kids sleep better. One of my favorite for relaxation is Child’s Pose (pictured below). It is incredibly calming and comforting. Chil...

Note to Readers: I wrote bedtime stories with relaxation techniques to help my own children sleep peacefully. My own daughter struggled with stress related night terrors. I can still feel the pain of  being jolted out of a deep sleep ...