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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...
23
Jan
Bully Proof Your Child
by Lori LiteMore than 160,000 children skip school every day because they feel threatened by another student. – National Association of School PsychologistsThe bully gains power while crushing another human being’s spirit. He or she i...
20
Jan
The Impact of Stress on Learning
Note to Readers: Having just released lesson plans so that teachers can the benefit of reducing stress in the classroom…I was thrilled to read this article from Diane. Decreasing stress creates teachable children. Teacher, parents, an...
13
Jan
Positive Statements For Girls Encourage Healthy Friendships!
Note to Readers: Girls Friendships cause much stress and anxiety for many tweens and teens. I found the middle school years to be particularly challenging for girls. Emotional bullying is everywhere and the lines of friendship are blu...
08
Jan
Ten Simple Things to Do Every Single Day As A Parent of a Teenager
Note to Readers: As a mother of 3 teenagers, I found the advice and tips from Sue Atkins for parents of teenagers to be invaluable. Having the right tools can reduce the stress associated with parenting teens! Thank you Sue!by Sue Atk...
29
Dec
Stress Free New Years Tips
by Lori LiteWhen you have kids New Year’s Eve takes on a whole new meaning. How about this year trying something new and different? At the same time you can enjoy your evening and the kids will too, try one of these Stress Free Tips f...