by StressFreeKids | Jan 7, 2016 | Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting, Teens
By Lori Lite It’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 even panic. All students...
by StressFreeKids | Sep 1, 2015 | Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting
by Lori Lite Familiarizing 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 causes chaos in your house? Many...
by StressFreeKids | Sep 2, 2014 | Articles, Back to School, Children
by Lori Lite Kids back at school can mean an increase in anxiety for parents and children. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America calls anxiety disorders the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults and one out of eight children....
by StressFreeKids | Aug 30, 2012 | Articles, Back to School, Children
By Lori Lite Sixty five percent of students report that they are often or always stressed by their schoolwork and homework. Homework is a significant cause of stress for students. Homework stress can cause children and teens to experience stress-related symptoms such...
by StressFreeKids | Aug 14, 2012 | Articles, Back to School, Children
Note to Readers: Separation anxiety is stressful for children, parents, teachers, and anyone listening to the screams that can accompany saying goodbye. Separation anxiety can be reduced with role-playing. Take turns with your child saying goodbye and returning to a...
by StressFreeKids | Apr 16, 2012 | Articles, Back to School, Children
Note to Readers: Stress and anger management tips in action make my heart sing. I came across this post on how one teacher put Angry Octopus into action in her classroom. It is a dream come true for me when my stories inspire educators to bring emotional coping...
by StressFreeKids | Dec 23, 2011 | Articles, Back to School, Children
By Lori Lite Just say the word homework to most teens, children, or parents and watch their whole mood change as every cell of their mind and body heads into stress mode. Holidays, weekends, and downtime is a great time to have a new look at how you and your children...
by StressFreeKids | Aug 5, 2011 | Articles, Back to School
“A schedule change from summer to back to school is enough to create feelings of stress and anxiety for some children.” by Lori Lite 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...
by StressFreeKids | Jan 23, 2011 | Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting
by Lori Lite More than 160,000 children skip school every day because they feel threatened by another student. – National Association of School Psychologists The bully gains power while crushing another human being’s spirit. He or she increases his own...
by StressFreeKids | Jan 20, 2011 | Articles, Back to School
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, and children win. Enjoy! by...
by StressFreeKids | Dec 1, 2010 | Articles, Back to School, Holiday
by Lori Lite Each year we ask our friends for good teacher gift ideas. This year I asked teachers and found out that teachers do NOT want one more ceramic apple with an adorable worm peeking out and they do not want your favorite perfume. A study published in the...
by StressFreeKids | Sep 21, 2010 | Articles, Back to School
By Lori Lite and Sherry Segal Separation anxiety, sharing teacher’s attention with a group, making new friends, taking turns, controlling impulses can all be exciting but stressful new learning experiences for preschoolers. With 70% of grade school age children...
by StressFreeKids | Aug 1, 2010 | Articles, Back to School
by Lori Lite I wish I had a few back to school tips when I was bringing me crying child to school… My kid was a clinger and did not want to go to school. She held my leg tightly and screamed so loudly I wanted to cry. So I did what every stressed out and...
by StressFreeKids | Sep 16, 2009 | Articles, Back to School
My brother’s 5 year old didn’t want to get on the bus today. Stressful for dad and child. I suggested he set up a reward program that celebrates cooperative bus riding. Ride the bus Monday-Thursday. Friday dad and son celebrate by going for a breakfast and...
