Nothing is worse than realizing that the screaming child on the plane is your own! The restrictive space and criticizing eyes of other passengers puts parents at an extreme disadvantage. Most children realize that you will most likely not discipline them in public. So how can you avoid this challenge and set yourself up for [...]

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 [...]

Teach your child how to self soothe before his/her visit with Santa or relatives. Slow, deep breathing is an excellent technique that can be used before and during stressful or challenging situations. Enjoy the following excerpt from Sea Otter Cove: A Relaxation Story, by Lori Lite of Stress Free Kids.com.
It is fun to learn sea [...]

by Lori Lite
“The mind and body affect each other. Unmanaged stress can affect children physically, socially and emotionally. It is worth exposing children to relaxation techniques.” — Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, Associate in Medicine, Harvard Medical School/ Mind Body Medical Institute.
Quick stress check:

Are you cramming more activities than usual into a day?
Are you entertaining or [...]

Which “vision” describes holidays at your house?
a) Visions of sugar plums dancing in your head?
OR
b) Visions of shopping, late nights, no school, no schedule, candy, apple pie, parties, company and travel?

If you picked “b” then you are in the company of most of America. This year try celebrating your holiday with “stress free style”
Christmas, Chanukah, [...]

Thanksgiving is a family holiday meant for relaxing around a leisurely meal with friends and loved ones. A few easy tips can get your family to the Thanksgiving table with more smiles and less stress.