Children

Note to readers: President Obama says U.S. children need to spend more time in school and 49% of Americans think the president is right. Extended school days and childcare put teachers in a position to greatly influence our children’s...

By Lori LiteGlee, which is watched largely by tweens and teens, featured underage drinking of alcohol at both an unsupervised party and school. The supposed alcohol awareness intention was cloaked with positive drinking messages rangi...

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 ...

by Lori LiteValentine’s Day at the Lite house starts with candlelight breakfast and no expectations of flowers or diamonds…but it wasn’t always that way. As a young mom I welcomed the arrival of my first daughter two weeks before Vale...

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…...

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...

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 sto...

By Lori LiteBoys! 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 bo...

Note to Readers: Music reduces stress and can be used to relax, inspire, motivate, and heal. Incorporating music into the lives of our children is one more way we can empower children by introducing them to emotional management tools....