Children
15
Nov
Hurricane Sandy Tips Help Kids Recover
by Lori LiteIt’s no secret that natural disasters have a way of uprooting lives and tearing communities apart. Hurricane Sandy has devastated the lives of thousands in the northeast, most who are still working tirelessly to get their ...
28
Sep
Kids & Stress Reducing Foods
Note to Readers: Stress reducing foods can be an important ingredient in your family’s overall wellness plan. The right foods can reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue. When we expose children to more that the ‘children’s menu,’ we ex...
05
Sep
Stress Free Birthday Party
Birthday parties for kids and tweens can be an important social event. With a little planning parents can throw a stress free birthday party providing an environment that is fun, safe and stress free. Below are a few tips that will he...
30
Aug
Reduce Homework Stress
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...
26
Aug
Tips to Improve Bedtime Routine
One of the most stressful and common problems that parents and kids face today is bedtime. Seventy percent of kids say that they worry, and 69 percent of parents say that they would like to improve bedtime routine. When children don’t...
20
Aug
Lower Travel Stress on Family Road Trips
by Lori LiteTravel stress does not need to be part of your family road trip. With a little planning you can lower travel stress and build a lifetime of memories for everyone. Simple tips for parents and children make it easy to head o...
14
Aug
Reducing Separation Anxiety in Toddlers and Preschoolers
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...
08
Jun
5 Tips Help Parents Raising a High Anxiety Child
Note to Readers: High anxiety children are caught in a cycle. Well-meaning parents can create unnecessary fear and anxiety for their children as they navigate their quest to be great parents. Over validation of every little concern an...
22
Apr
Happy Stress Free Kids
By Lori Lite Founder of Stress Free KidsWhen I think of happy stress free kids, I have visions of laughing children unbothered by dirtied knees and sweat soaked clothes. Children of all ages playing together, creating and scheming as ...
16
Apr
From Ocean Floor to Classroom Door: Anger Management in the Class
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...