Back To School
02
Sep
Kids-School-Anxiety
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by Lori LiteKids 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 adult...
30
Aug
Reduce Homework Stress
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By Lori LiteSixty 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 experi...
14
Aug
Reducing Separation Anxiety in Toddlers and Preschoolers
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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 s...
16
Apr
From Ocean Floor to Classroom Door: Anger Management in the Class
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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 educato...
23
Dec
Reducing Homework Stress
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By Lori LiteJust 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 l...
05
Aug
Back to School Stress
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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 i...
23
Jan
Bully Proof Your Child
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by Lori LiteMore than 160,000 children skip school every day because they feel threatened by another student. – National Association of School PsychologistsThe bully gains power while crushing another human being’s spirit. He or she i...
20
Jan
The Impact of Stress on Learning
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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, an...
01
Dec
Teacher Gift Ideas!
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by Lori LiteEach 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 perf...
21
Sep
Dance Painting Reduces Stress And Eases Anxiety In Preschoolers
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By Lori Lite and Sherry SegalSeparation 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...
