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 house hiding eggs?” Holidays […] The post Easter Tips For Family Fun appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

Halloween Tips to Avoid Meltdowns with Kids Enjoy these TRICKS to make sure your child’s Halloween experience is a TREAT! You and your children will benefit from these tips and most of them can be applied to children with special needs. Children with Aspergers, Autism, SPD, and general anxiety orders can enjoy Halloween with a […] The post Halloween Tips to Avoid Meltdowns! appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

Children and the benefits of meditation is a trendy topics, especially when it comes to meditation in the classroom. But meditation is a difficult concept to teach children. A child cannot and should not be forced to learn to meditate. The pursuit of learning to meditate is a very personal decision coupled with a strong […] The post Children and Meditation appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

Moms of Special Needs Children are stressed out. According to a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Moms of adolescents with Autism experience and have stress levels similar to “Combat Soldiers!” This revealing statement is applicable for all moms, dads, siblings, and  families of Special Needs Children. Families face physical, emotional, and financial demands […] The post Moms of Special Needs Children Have Needs Too! appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

The impact the war in Ukraine has had on children’s mental health is one that caught the attention of Stress Free Kids. Since we have been a leader in introducing stress and anxiety-reducing techniques to children, we felt compelled to take the lead and translate our titles into Ukrainian. Our most known titles, beautifully illustrated […] The post Stress Management Books Help Ukrainian Children: Mental Health appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

Music, which is loved by all age groups, has a way of bringing liveliness to as many as hear it. Strong emotions can be aroused in people when they listen to music. It has the ability to boost the natural stress tolerance level of the body and also nullify negative feelings. When the music is […] The post Music Therapy Helps Children with Special Needs appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

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A mindful Halloween means maximizing fun and reducing stress for kids, adults, and teachers. Personalize your Halloween experience by taking a moment to consider your child’s needs. You know your child best; if they do not do well in noisy situations, don’t schedule trick-or-treating with a large group. Instead, arrange an outing with just a […] The post A Mindful Halloween appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

Stress is contagious…but so is joy! The American Psychology Association noted that 91% of children are aware of parent stress.  Most holidays, but especially at the end of the year holiday time bring an increase in emotions, spending, entertaining, traveling, changes in routine, and family stress. Here are some tips reduce holiday stress, promote family, […] The post Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more

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 children can use […] The post Holiday Relaxation Breathing For Children appeared first on Stress Free Kids ..read more