Stress is a body’s way to respond to any kind of threat or unwanted circumstances. In terms of psychology, stress is a feeling of strain and pressure. Positive stress is good for performance, but over stress can be harmful to your body. Our kids can feel this stress too. Generally, we have a perception that children are free from any sort of anxiety or stress, but this perception is actually wrong. Even your children can undergo some stress and it is a responsibility of a parent to identify the signs of stress in your child.
If your child is under stress, then you may observe some changes in his emotional and physical aspects.
- Change in Emotions / Behaviour
If you observe any behavioural or emotional changes in your kid, then it is always good to discuss with your child and take necessary steps.
- Feeling too sick
How can parents help?
Parents can help their children to respond positively while in stress. Parents can do the following:
- Parents can give their children an open environment, where their children can speak freely to their heart.
- An importance to a family time like dinner, an outing during the weekends, etc. should be given as it encourages the bonding between the parents and children.
- Listen to your children. Sometimes parents do not want to listen to their children, which causes stress in children.
- Encourage physical activity like playing football together, cycling, etc. Physical activity relieves stress.
- If you notice that despite several activities stress is not leaving your child, then contact your doctor to seek an expert advice.
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