Is Your Child Stressed? Teach Him How to Relax We all get stressed out from stuff. However, many times when kids get frazzled, they don’t know how to deal with it. They may scapegoat their stress on others or act out negatively. Stress can have an adverse effect on youngsters. It can make concentrating difficult or cause anxiety and irritability. Prolonged periods can even cause personality and behavior changes. Stress in children is also caused when they have too little to do. Kids should always have a wide selection of activities available to them. You as a parent can teach your child strategies on how to deal with stress. Here are some pointers.

1)      Breathing – Teach your child that when they feel stressed to take a few moments to sit and breathe slowly. This will help bring things to the center. Instead of concentrating on the thing that’s causing tension your child will focus on the breathing.

2)      Physical Exercise – Physical activity is a great stress reliever. It releases natural endorphins and relieves tension. If you child is angry and needs to blow off some steam have them ride their bike for an hour or so. A brisk walk is also helpful

3)      Counting – Coach your child on how to count when they feel very stressed. Counting from 1 to 75, slowly, is adequate. Many times after kids have finished counting they forgot what they were angry about.

4)      Napping – Taking a rest is a pleasant and healthy way to deal with stress. A simple 1 to 2 hour nap can work wonders for relieving periods of anxiety.

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