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Stress is a part of our lives, long before we
grow up. It is only that we don't realize it.
Unfortunately, our world is full of life situations
and circumstances that cause stress. Stress in
children, as in adults, is normal. Children now
at a more early age face stressful situations.
Stress has a huge impact on the child's personality
and maturity and very much defines their coping
ability for latter part of their lives.
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ON THIS TOPIC:
Stress
in Children: Why it happens?
How
to help a stressed out child!
Major life changes can cause
stress in children. Even positive life events
like, home changes, job change, new baby, relocating
or school change can cause stress in children.
Other life stressors for children are death, divorce,
marital conflict, violence, peer pressure. Only
when the stress is more than what the children
can cope with, it leads to imbalance in a child's
life. The stress will then be noticeable as an
unhealthy response. For children it becomes difficult
to express or to understand that they are stressed.
Stress in children can lead to emotional reactions,
they might get aggressive, irritable, nervous,
cry, panicky or may even complain about a stomachache.
Stress in children can also lead to health problems.
Now, when children are in stress, there comes
the role of parents. Parents can do their share,
like they always do! As adults, we can recognize
stressful situation and keep children away from
them. Not expecting children to become adults
and lots of love and encouragement in difficult
times can help children seek positive solution
to deal with stress.
As parents you must be concerned find out What
Can Parents Do when their child is
facing a stressful situation.
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