6 Smart Snacks for Kids

Articles, Children

Note to Reader: Adults often steer kids towards processed, fried food assuming they won’t eat vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. I have surprised many a friend when I tell them their children enjoyed avocado, hummus, and quinoa at my house. Marie Oser’s...

10 Tips for Soul to Soul Parenting

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Note to Reader: There is something so very soothing and hopeful when you think of parenting from your soul. It evokes feelings of truth, hope, and love. Parenting from a soulful place reduces stress, anxiety, and fear.  I found myself relaxing and smiling while...

Parenting Stress – Four Strategies to Lessen Tension and Live More Peacefully

Articles, Children

Note to Reader: Parenting is the most demanding responsibility in the world. Many of us are not prepared for the new levels of stress put upon us while raising children. I have learned that a parent sets the tone for the whole family…yet many of us forget to...

Bully Proof Your Child

Articles, Back to School, Children, Parenting Articles

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...

Siblings Stress Less With Boundaries!

Articles, Children

Note to Readers: Clear boundaries mean less stress. It is never too early to teach children that healthy relationships have healthy sibling boundaries. This applies to children, parents,  friends, and siblings. I love how this fun story  demonstrates this...

Boys Can De-Stress and Fall Asleep! Girls Too!

Articles, Children

By Lori Lite Boys! My son was a bedtime handful. I spent two stressed filled hours each night trying to get him to sleep. He built forts in his closet, emptied his dressers and pretended he was jumping into books. He was a bundle of boy energy! Today’s boys face a...