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31
Mar
Making Math Fun
Does the mention of math cause you and your children to cringe? Today’s parents, teachers, and psychologists know that making math fun reduces stress and enhances the learning experience. Students all over America are struggling with ...
04
Mar
How to Listen to Music For Relaxation and Healing
From the dawn of civilization, music has been used successfully to induce states of physical, mental, and emotional relaxation and to promote healing.The first sound we are ever aware of is the constant rhythm of our mothers’ heartbea...
09
Feb
Arts and Crafts Heart Project For Kids: Upcycle, Reuse, and Reduce Stress
By Lori LiteThis stress free arts and crafts heart project for kids gives you a chance to upcycle tissue paper you probably have sitting in a closet. Reuse a plastic butter tub or cover to hold glue.Recycle a shallow box to protect yo...
07
Jan
Ease Test Taking Anxiety
By Lori LiteIt’s normal for kids and teens to feel a little nervous before a big test, but test taking anxiety left unchecked can affect grades. Finals, a quiz or full blown standardized test can evoke feelings of stress, fear, and ev...
01
Sep
Organic Snacks for School
by Lori LiteFamiliarizing yourself with kid-friendly organic snacks for school and establishing a routine during the school year can help you and your children to feel less stressed.Look at your daily routine. What feels rushed or cau...
19
Aug
Family Outdoor Activities Reduce Stress – Adirondacks
by Lori LiteLet’s just say that hiking, kayaking, canoeing and fly-fishing are not normally in my wheelhouse. However, after overcoming my aversion to sweating,I jumped into my chest high waders with a smile on my face and hope in my ...
12
Jul
Reducing Stress in Kids
by Lori LiteChildren are vulnerable to stress. Thirteen out of one hundred children experience some kind of anxiety disorder and many more are just stressed out! Living a balanced life and reducing stress in kids is a challenge for mo...
19
May
How to Improve Your Breathing
from the BreathGuruMost of us take our breathing for granted, but with a little attention and practice, our breath can revitalize us and restore our peace of mind.Finding the hidden tensions in our bodies and releasing them, facilitat...
14
May
Stress In Military Families
Supporting the emotional well-being of our troops and addressing and creating solutions for stress in military families is paramount. Children in military families are exposed to stress levels that could be considered toxic according ...
02
May
Get Kids to Exercise
By Sandy “Spin” SladeGet kids to exercise and turn fitness into a fun family affair! National Physical Fitness and Sports month is the perfect inspiration to celebrate fitness and get your family moving. You can peak your child’s inte...