Recognizining Your Child’s Stress
Not only do adults feel stressed out from time to time, children also feel the same when they are overscheduled or come across something that they can’t handle themselves. It’s not easy for parents to recognize when your child is stressed out though. An article posted over at KidsHealth highlights some common causes of childhood stress and ways to help your child to reduce stress:
Some children experience physical effects, including stomachaches and headaches. Others have trouble concentrating or completing schoolwork. Still others become withdrawn or spend a lot of time alone. Younger children may show signs of reacting to stress by picking up new habits like thumb sucking, hair twirling, or nose picking; older children may begin to lie, bully, or defy authority. A child who is stressed out may also have nightmares, difficulty leaving you, overreactions to minor problems, and drastic changes in academic performance.
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Childhood Stress [KidsHealth]