ByDr. Khushboo Thakker Garodia
December 21, 2021 (IANSlife) Children are as susceptible to stress as adults. While adults can process their stress better, sometimes a child may experience stress but may not be able to express themselves adequately. Even small changes can impact a child's feelings of safety and security.
They may present with
Physical Symptoms like
Emotional symptoms like
Some of the commonly known triggers in children include:
If your child has had a stressful week and the anxiety goes away once things have calmed down, then it’s normal. Children have their own methods of coping, but if the stress is significant, frequent, or doesn’t go away, that’s when it’s time to seek help.
You can help your child by learning to recognise the signs of stress and teaching them healthy ways to deal with it. Children learn how to respond to stress as they grow and develop.
Dr. Khushboo Thakker Garodia, Homeopath, Trichologist, Nutrition & Stress Management Expert.
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