Christmas Activities: Gifts Not Included

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by Cindy Springsteen Do you want your holiday’s to be less stressful this year? These fun family Christmas activities are a great way to start some new traditions and shift the focus away from costly gifts. Family Activities: Invite a family or elderly neighbor over....

Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts

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By Lori Lite Thanksgiving arts and crafts create memories and relieve stress and worry at the same time.  Thanksgiving is a wonderful excuse to sit around the table as a family and get creative. You will relax and your children will get a self-esteem boost. Keep it...

Fall Pumpkin Activity

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Note to Readers: I fell in love with this fall pumpkin activity. Creativity meets relaxation as my artist friend Rita mixes colors and imagination with stress management.  Hey all you fantastic Stress Free Kids! Rita Ross and the PocketPeople here, making a quick...

Make it an Old Fashioned Thanksgiving

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With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is hard to find time for the simple things. When I was growing up there were home cooked meals every night and when I walked in the door my mother was always there. Times are not as simple anymore. In many homes both...

Holiday Relaxation Breathing For Children

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Santa, relatives, parties and the mall can make children nervous or even tremble with fear. Relaxation breathing for children is an effective self-soothing skill they can use before or during their visit with Santa and relatives. Any child with anxiety, Autism,...

Tips for a Stress Free St. Patty’s Day

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 By Lori Lite You don’t need to be Irish to tap into St. Patty’s Day. Put your own spin on this holiday to get your Irish (or not) eyes smiling and your soul relaxing. Playful family traditions reduce stress, strengthen relationships and allow for a stress free St....