Fighting the unseen monster : stress among children

Fighting the unseen monster ​

STRESS AMONG CHILDREN

As parents and caretakers, we are often worried about so many things, job, bills along with 100 things causing us stress. We often think what do kids have to worry or stress about?

With so many changes happening around in the life of a child, from COVID-19 and being stuck at home to spending one entire year attending online classes, it is only normal to try and understand the impact and stress children have been facing. Unlike adults who can express or understand the stress, children really struggle with knowing what is happening and show, temper tantrums, cry a lot, experiencing pains or refuse to do things.

Stress is simply the result of the demand our situation puts on us, wanting us to change or adapt. In child’s world, these demands may come from academic pressure, switching roles, peers, or family to now schools opening and going back. It is important to address and tackle these issues from the start as soon as the child starts to show signs of stress.

Some of the common signs and symptoms children show can be broadly seen in physical and behavioral/ emotional to look out for.

If your child shows any of these signs it may be possible that they are suffering from high levels of stress and anxiety. As caregivers, you can play an important role in helping your child bounce back and overcome this stress. Some of the ways are:

Physically

Behavioral/ Emotional

Understanding the anxieties and stressors being faced by a child can be challenging, but as parents and caregivers even the smallest gesture made by us could make a lot of difference to our child, in making them feel loved, supported and valued.

Author's Bio

Arushi Malik : A counselling psychologist, Arushi Malik, is an expert in Child Psychology. She has garnered 3 years of experience while working with popular institutions like Max Hospital Saket, Tihar Jail, Convergys India, and Children First, in Delhi and Headstreams and BM English School in Bangalore. She has been associated with NGOs, like Rhythm of Life, New Delhi, that worked towards helping children.

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