Stress and Children
What is Stress?Anything that causes a change in your body can be called stress. These changes usually come from different feelings we have, like:
Some signs of stress are:- nervousness
- fast heartbeat
- nail biting
- headaches
- stomachache
- sweating
- worrying
- bad dreams
- fighting
- crying
What is a sign of stress in your life?Stress can be pleasant or unpleasant. Loosing something important Winning an award
Stressors: Things that cause stress are called stressors, for example:- Divorce or separation of parents
- Loss of a good friend
- Going to a new school
- Illness/Death
- Taking a test
- Moving to a new town
Can you name a stressor in your life?
Some tips on handling stress:- Take a deep breath
- Talk with someone
- Tense and relax your body
- Think positive
- Don't dwell on your weaknesses
- Feel proud of your accomplishments
- Do exercises and get proper rest
- Massage your head/use pressure points
- Picture what you want to happen
- Do some fun things
- Prepare for tests early
- Count to ten or punch a pillow
- Eat fresh fruit and vegetables
- Do something for others
- Find time to cool out
- Forgive yourself and others
Developed by: Jennie C. Trotter - Wholistic Stress Control Institute
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