Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’

Ten Tips to Turn Bedtime into Sleep Time

By Lori Lite
Top 10 fun tips you and your child will love!

Serve up a mostly banana, banana split for an early evening snack. The high content of potassium, magnesium and serotonin found in bananas promote relaxation and earns you big points with the kids.
Teach your child belly breathing with a story called “Sea Otter Cove”. [...]

Treatments for Anxiety in Children

Like other medical conditions, anxiety disorders tend to be chronic unless properly treated. Most kids find that they need professional guidance to successfully manage and overcome their anxiety.
Several scientifically proven and effective treatment options are available for children with anxiety disorders. The two treatments that most help children are cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication.
Your doctor or [...]

Choosing a Therapist for Your Child’s Anxiety

A therapist should be willing to answer any questions you may have about methods, training, and fees during a consultation. Bring a list of your child’s symptoms to discuss, and be sure to mention any medications for allergies or other illnesses. 

Here are some questions to consider asking:

What training and experience do you have in [...]

Helping Children Avoid Holiday Meltdowns

As seen in SheKnows.com Pregnancy & Baby
Tracy McGinnis December 29, 2009
The holiday season brings with it family, traditions and memories that last a lifetime. It can also bring unwanted stress, added responsibilities to an otherwise already busy schedule and for children it can mean meltdowns.
Lori Lite, a childhood anxiety expert and creator of http://www.stressfreekids.com says [...]

Helping Children Conquer Stress

as seen in USA Today
Your daughter “knows about terrorist attacks and school shootings. She talks about it more than you are comfortable with. . . . Is she becoming the nervous type or is this simply a symptom of stress?”
Your child is having another melt down in the middle of your kitchen. You were just [...]

Deep Breathing to Decrease ADHD Symptoms and Anxiety

You have to breathe, so why not use your inhalations and exhalations to manage your ADHD symptoms? “Several studies show that rhythmic, paced breathing balances the autonomic nervous system,” says Richard Brown, M.D., associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
What does that mean to someone with attention deficit disorder? [...]

Holiday Stress Tips That De-Stress Your Holiday Celebration and Encourage Stress Free Kids!

Here are some tips to help you and your children have a more enjoyable and “stress free” holiday season.

Even though the kids are on vacation and staying up late you can still put them on a bedtime schedule. Pick a reasonable time that does not cause you any stress. A whole household can become calm [...]

East Cobb mom writes books to help children with stress, anxiety

by Marcus E. Howard
mhoward@mdjonline.com
October 26, 2009 01:00 AM 
MARIETTA – Lori Lite, a married mother of three in northeast Cobb, is the author of eight children’s books, a series of CDs and audio books, and has been a successful contestant on ABC’s reality show “Shark Tank.”

Her books focus on getting children to gain control of their [...]

Q & A Kids Bedtime

Q. What can you do if your child seems to be more anxious than usual and now wants to sleep in your bed every night?
A. I let my child set up a sleep area on the floor of my bedroom and let her know that she can come into my room, but not in my [...]

Indigo Dreams

4 stories with soothing music and sounds of nature. 
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(approximately 60 minutes) Also available as a Digital Download
by Lori Lite
Indigo Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child while introducing them to relaxation and stress-management techniques. Four unique bedtime stories incorporate breathing, visualizations, muscular relaxation and affirmations. These are [...]