The Goodnight Caterpillar Review and Stress Free Kids Giveaway :: CLOSED
Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Posted by •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Erin.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´•
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As adults we know how much stress can wear us down. Deadlines, rushed schedules, errands to run, bills to pay, spinning wheels - some days it feels like it never ends! But we do what we can to alleviate pressure and unwind when we need to. We can communicate that we need a break, a nap, a vacation, do yoga, or get a massage.
Now. Take what you know about stress and try to apply it to a child's mindset. They may not know about bills {thank goodness for that}, but they do feel stress on some level. Especially with homework, balancing sports with schoolwork, chores, feeding off of your stress, or even just everyday frustrations that children may experience. How do they alleviate that stress and let it go?
That's where Lori Lite comes in. Atlanta mom and entrepreneur - you may recognize her from ABC's TV show, Shark Tank. Lori developed "Stress Free Kids" a line of books and cds that help families deal with stress, anxiety, even anger together. Here is a clip from her Shark Tank appearance:
Here is Lori's video update after her appearance on the show. Plenty of wonderful things are on the horizon for Lori and her homegrown company. Be sure to watch that video update, by the way, to hear about the contest Stress Free Kids is putting on and how you can enter to win either a signed full set of books and CDs or Lori might just come out and do an author reading at your child's school!
I received a copy of "The Goodnight Caterpillar" to review. This beautifully illustrated children's relaxation story is meant to focus on muscle awareness and help to relax the body and mind. I can see why! The story itself is endearing. A young girl happens upon a caterpillar who is tied up in knots, in a huge hurry, and he's really quite uptight. She starts to calm him and he eventually relaxes so he can finish building his cocoon. While Charlie is a little young to fully grasp the relaxation techniques used, she did enjoy the pictures thoroughly. I can easily see this and other Stress Free Kids books becoming part of our nightly story and bed time routine. What a great way to unwind after a long day!
Here's a little more information about Stress Free Kids from the website:
Every parent in the world wants their children to learn to relax, improve their self-esteem, manage anger, and fall asleep easier. Our products will introduce you and your children to the proven techniques of deep breathing,progressive muscular relaxation, visualizations, and affirmations/positive statements.We have added CDs for teens and adults. We want your whole family to manage stress, anxiety and anger!
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A few of Lori's titles will be sold at Borders
I'm thrilled to offer one of my readers a copy of Lori Lite's Indigo Ocean Dreams cd!
Indigo Ocean Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child in an ocean setting while introducing them to four relaxation and stress-management techniques. Children follow their sea friends along as they learn to release and manage anger with Angry Octopus, build self-esteem with Affirmation Weaver, implement breathing with Sea Otter Cove and visualize with Bubble Riding. Designed as the sequel to Indigo Dreams, this CD offers longer stories and expands on the relaxation techniques of breathing, visualizations, muscular relaxation and affirmations. Ideal for older children ages 6-12, or as step two for those already familiar with Indigo Dreams. Engaging characters present these adult level techniques in an easy to follow format that makes it fun for any child to learn.
This review was written strictly based on my opinion, take it or leave it. I merely received the product itself to review, no compensation. You can read more about my reviews in my Acknowledgment Policy.
November 5, 2009 2:15 PM
Oh man we could really use this!!
All the kids books look really cute, I'll go with The Affirmation Web
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November 5, 2009 2:22 PM
Anxiety, OCD and phobias
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November 5, 2009 4:19 PM
I would love the Affirmation Web book for my kids. I think self esteem and self love cannot be promoted enough.
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November 5, 2009 4:21 PM
My son is still pretty young, but he stresses over food and being pushed to finish his medical foods. We try hard not to create any future eating problems or anxieties, but it is difficult when a child has a medical condition.
November 5, 2009 4:23 PM
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November 5, 2009 4:24 PM
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November 5, 2009 11:43 PM
Any of the books or CDs I love Shark Tank & so hope it comes back!!
Sea Otter Cove, Bubble Riding
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November 5, 2009 11:48 PM
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November 6, 2009 1:26 PM
I would love to try the Angry Octopus book on anger management.
November 6, 2009 1:27 PM
Im a fan of stress free kids on facebook.
November 6, 2009 1:27 PM
The biggest stress in my child's life would have to be patience.
November 6, 2009 3:01 PM
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November 7, 2009 4:09 PM
The angry octopus....our family fights with anger and tension so this would be something new we could try with our two children ages 8 and 4.
Wonderful giveaway.
November 8, 2009 4:42 PM
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November 9, 2009 12:25 AM
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November 9, 2009 12:28 AM
My illnesses are a big stressor & it makes me feel terrible..We try so hard to make it not be so but the kids are so smart & so concerned..& we cannot lie to them..it just makes me feel even worse, those kiddos are my world!!!!
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November 11, 2009 3:15 AM
I would love to read the book Angry Octupus.
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November 11, 2009 5:32 PM
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November 13, 2009 4:22 PM
I would also be interested in trying the Indigo Teen Dreams
November 13, 2009 8:07 PM
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November 14, 2009 5:11 PM
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November 14, 2009 6:39 PM
The book Sea Otter Cove looks great.
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November 15, 2009 5:18 PM
Sea Otter Cove looks cute :)
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November 15, 2009 9:59 PM
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November 16, 2009 1:44 AM
Desperately needed this wk as in 2 hrs I go in for major surgery..which w my DVTs....thx agn for this offer!!
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November 21, 2009 9:06 PM
I really like the kid's books, especially The Boy and The Turtle.
Thank you,
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November 21, 2009 9:09 PM
My daughter and former son-in-law share custody of my grandson. He has been going back and forth between their homes for almost two years. As he gets older, this is going to be a problem with all of his school activities and outside activities. Plus, I don't want him to forget Grandma as I cannot go to see him due to health reasons and my daughter will not come to see me.
thank you,
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November 21, 2009 9:17 PM
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November 21, 2009 9:19 PM
I subscribed to Lori Lite's YouTube channel under the name of ossmcalc.
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November 21, 2009 9:22 PM
I became a fan of Stress Free Kids on Facebook.
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November 21, 2009 9:23 PM
I shared this giaveaway link on my Facebook page.
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November 21, 2009 9:25 PM
I now follow StressFreeKids on Twitter under the username of ossmcalc.
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November 21, 2009 9:31 PM
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November 24, 2009 5:44 AM
I like the The Goodnight Caterpillar book.
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November 24, 2009 3:32 PM
The "Angry Octopus" Book!
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November 24, 2009 9:37 PM
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November 24, 2009 9:37 PM
I would love the angry octopus and the indigo dreams i have a child who suffers from anxiety and 2 thet have anger issues
November 25, 2009 2:47 AM
I also like the The Affirmation Web book
November 25, 2009 2:56 AM
I would love to try the affirmation weaver for my daughter.
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November 25, 2009 2:57 AM
My daughter sometimes takes what people (including classmates) to heart. She has been told that she is not cool and that she is stupid or fat and she is simply none of the above. I have been trying to teach her that most of them are just jealous because she is SO cool.
November 25, 2009 2:59 AM
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November 25, 2009 4:46 AM
The book titled Angry Octopus. We have a grandson with anger issues. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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November 25, 2009 6:03 AM
Angry Octopus book for DS! Although all the books look great!
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November 25, 2009 6:07 AM
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November 25, 2009 6:46 AM
Our daughter stresses over school. garrettsambo@aol.com
November 25, 2009 6:46 AM
I would like to try Indigo Dreams:Adult Relaxation. garrettsambo@aol.com
November 25, 2009 9:28 AM
I'd like to try Sea Otter Cove
November 25, 2009 10:02 AM
Angry Octopus book :)
November 25, 2009 10:50 AM
I love the Sea Otter Cove book!
November 25, 2009 10:52 AM
I joined the Stress Free Kids mailing list. #2
November 25, 2009 10:52 AM
I joined the Stress Free Kids mailing list. #1
November 25, 2009 11:02 AM
I became a fan of Stress Free Kids on Facebook under the username likwan.
November 25, 2009 11:02 AM
I subscribed to Lori Lite's YouTube channel under the username mslilyk.