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Sign Up for Emails- Children show stress through physical symptoms (like a stomachache), emotional symptoms (like being tired) or through behavioral changes (such as avoiding activities).
- You can help kids cope with stress through conversations, setting routines, and encouraging breaks or relaxation time.
- If a child seems stressed most of the time or their coping skills aren’t working, you may contact a professional for additional support.
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We all experience stress from time to time, even children.
And stress affects us physically and mentally, especially if it's an ongoing stress. The good news is that you can help your child learn to cope with stress in a healthy way.
Whether it's stress about school, sports, holidays or a combination of lots of factors, you can have conversations about their stress and discuss strategies for handling those feelings.
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