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05
Apr
Baby’s Brain Development and Connecting With Your Baby
By Deborah McNelis, M.EdHaving a new baby is an incredibly special time for new parents. It can also be a time of stress and confusion. However, if you understand what your newborn needs and incorporate simple activities into your rou...
30
Mar
Compliments for Kids
by Lori LiteCompliments can reduce stress. Siblings are often too good at putting each other down instead of building each other up. Put downs or criticisms are stressful to the receiver and anyone within earshot. Did you ever find yo...
28
Feb
Are Smartphones Stressing Our Children?
by Amy WilliamsWhile cell phones have been popular with kids for several years, smartphones are beginning to dominate the free time of both children and their parents. A recent study shows that one-fourth of children between the ages ...
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...