By Lori Lite A piece of cloth connected to a string… in the hands of a child produces smiles, opens a world of possibilities, and decreases stress. There is something awe-inspiring and exhilarating about flying a kite. Young, old, and in-between (teens)...
Note to Readers: Stress is here and kids can learn to deal with it. Wendy Young of Kidlutions shares how stress management should be as routine as brushing our teeth. Thanks Wendy! by Wendy Young S-T-R-E-S-S is a companion in the lives of children, just as sure as it...
Focus on a Color or Image for One Minute. Kids too! The Mental Health Association recommends that visualizing can help stop the chatter in our heads and will help to decrease stress. This is incredibly difficult for most of us to do. Start small and with practice...
Note to Readers: Teen years are stressful, with friendships ranking high on a teens lists of concerns. Stressful friendships are toxic to the entire family. One way to prevent your teenager from having negative, energy sucking, drama causing relationships, is to have...
By Lori Lite Anxiety and stress with teenagers are at an all-time high for tweens. They are transitioning from child to teen and want to show us (parents) that they are nothing like us and they no longer need us in their lives. Tweens are bombarded with internal and...
by Dr. Gary G. Brannigan & Dr. Howard Margolis Note to Readers: Parents of children with special needs know all too well how stress can take over their household. Unmanaged stress and anxiety can get in the way of learning and socializing. Parents and their...
