Children
22
May
Getting Kids Ready for Summer Camp
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by Rick Lite
As the school year winds down, some parents are shifting their focus towards preparing their kids for summer camp. Whether your kids are enrolled in a day camp or sleep-away, getting kids ready for summer camp with the ph...
30
Apr
Introducing Your Child to Yoga Poses
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If your child is experiencing stress, anxiety or bullying at school, these issues can emerge as ‘stomach pain.’ Introducing your child to yoga poses can have a positive effect on these challenges.But there are also physical reasons wh...
13
Mar
Helping Children Manage Anxiety and Fears
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by June Rousso Ph.D.As a psychologist, I have always been drawn to helping children manage anxiety and fears. I remember first mentioning my desires to an aunt in my teens, who herself was an elementary school teacher, but could not i...
11
Feb
Honestly! A Snowman at the Olympics?
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The Olympics are here and most families are watching and talking about our Olympians! Parents and teachers can utilize this exciting platform to explore the attributes seen in our Olympians; honesty, commitment, teamwork, self- belief...
02
May
Tips for Stress-Free Hiking with Kids
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Hiking with kids can strengthen family bonds, build self-esteem, introduce responsibility, and provide a host of relaxation moments. Kids get the exercise they need while spending quality family time.Here are tips to keep hiking with ...
04
Mar
9 Reasons Kids Calm Down Coloring
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by Lori LiteWe’ve probably all witnessed how quickly kids calm down coloring no matter how active they were just a few moments ago. When we sit down at a restaurant, our children cheer up the moment the server places a coloring sheet ...
27
Oct
ABCs of Decreasing Stress
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By Lori LiteReducing stress can be as easy as ABC for you and your family. This ABC list makes it fun for children to pick a letter, read, and implement a tip that will reduce stress for the day. When children step through the academi...
23
May
Emotional Intelligence Activity
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THE “FEELING FAMILY” BALLOON SACKSHappy, sad, angry, frustrated, excited, and even stressed. Emotional intelligence is a vital skill in a child’s development.Understanding feelings and motivators are an integral part of daily life an...
31
Mar
Making Math Fun
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Does the mention of math cause you and your children to cringe? Today’s parents, teachers, and psychologists know that making math fun reduces stress and enhances the learning experience. Students all over America are struggling with ...
09
Feb
Arts and Crafts Heart Project For Kids: Upcycle, Reuse, and Reduce Stress
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By Lori LiteThis stress free arts and crafts heart project for kids gives you a chance to upcycle tissue paper you probably have sitting in a closet. Reuse a plastic butter tub or cover to hold glue.Recycle a shallow box to protect yo...
