Note to Readers: Raising  an anxious child brings additional parenting challenges we are not normally prepared for. I am so grateful to Anxiety Free Child for sharing this insightful article. by Rich Presta Raising an anxious child brings an acute awareness to being calm and mindful as we navigate parenting. You’re familiar with what happens [...]

Note to Readers: Reading for relaxation is an often overlooked stress management tool for children. A good story of triumph can brighten the eyes of any child. Reading gives children a chance to stop the mind list and incessant chatter in their brains.

by Lori Lite 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, Aspergers, or Sensory Processing Disorders can benefit from this technique. All [...]

by Lori Lite It’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 lives back to normal. Children, in particular, thrive in a structured environment, which becomes nonexistent in [...]

Note to Readers: As I read the tips to find recovery from parenting fatigue, I realized that these important tips apply to parents at all stages of parenting. Just substitute the word toddlers for  teens and keep reading…you just may see yourself. I believe that when we honor and care for ourselves…we teach children self-love. Thanks [...]

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 expose them to a variety of healthy foods they are more likely to taste and like. Parents are amazed [...]

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 get enough sleep they feel moody, have trouble concentrating and find it harder to [...]

by Lori Lite Travel 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 off travel meltdowns and empower everyone to handle travel stress. Here [...]

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 saying goodbye and returning to a hug and a hello. This method is especially effective when the child gets to play [...]

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 and excessive preparation for minor experiences can perpetuate more of the very emotions parents are looking to minimize. [...]