Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles, 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...
Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
