by Lori Lite Easter tips for family fun allow you to put your own creative spin on Easter and incorporate stress management. I can still see my daughter with her hands on her hips declaring her truth. “I understand the Tooth Fairy and Santa, but really now, a giant Easter Bunny hopping from house to [...]

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 [...]

Birthday parties for kids especially tweens and teens is 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 help you and your child plan a party to remember.

By Lori Lite, Founder of Stress Free Kids 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 and strengthen relationships. Here are a few tips to eat, drink, [...]

Note to Readers: Dr. Sears’ reduce stress tips support my stress free kids message of playing, laughing, breathing, communicating, and positive thinking! I am thrilled to share his suggestions to bring more joy and less stress into your family dynamics. Stress has a negative impact on your health. It depresses your immune system, interrupts your [...]

By Lori Lite  Just say the word homework to most teens, children, or parents and watch their whole mood change as every cell of their mind and body heads into stress mode. Holidays, weekends, and downtime is a great time to have a new look at how you and your children approach homework. Reducing homework [...]

by Lori Lite Holiday crowds, lights, noise, strangers, hugging, change in routine, chaos…. This is a recipe for stress and sensory overload during the holidays with special needs children. As parents we need to be flexible with our own definition of what a holiday should look like. Our childhood traditions and rituals just may not [...]

Note to Readers: My son’s food and environmental allergies wreaked havoc on his ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. Many nights were disrupted by hives, stuffy nose, and coughing. We eliminated many offending foods and used vitamins and minerals designed to soothe his nervous system. His behavior, health, and sleep patterns improved. I am [...]

Meditation is a difficult concept to teach children. A child cannot and should not be forced to learn to meditate. The pursuit to learn to meditate is a very personal decision couple by a strong commitment and desire to do so. So how do children and meditation go together?  Here’s what I think.

By Lori Lite “WHAT IF the pole falls on your car when we go into the store Miss Lori?”   Nine year old Jane asked me as I parked the car in front of a large utility pole. ( I cannot make this stuff up!) “Hmmm…What if it doesn’t and we come out to find [...]