by Lori Lite “A schedule change from summer to back to school is enough to create feelings of stress and anxiety for some children.” With carefree days of summer coming to an end I couldn’t help but reminisce. In New York we identified back to school time as sweater...
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 before, during, and after...
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 children. Stress releases cortisol...
Note to Readers: Teen texting adds a whole new dimension to parenting. It is important for us to make rules and have consequences in place for breaking them. A parent is more likely to catch their teen driver texting than the law. Amy’s article makes me wonder,...
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. Children can even be taught to...
Note to Readers: Stress can be blamed for 60- 90 percent of all visits to the doctor’s office. High levels of stress are harmful to our health impacting everything from blood pressure, heart rate, and blood sugar levels. Chronic stress has been linked to obesity,...
