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Sourc
es
of
Str
ess
fo
r C
hild
ren
Perceived expectations of
others (parents, teachers,
academics, social groups)
Stress of others (adult
conversations, fights,
divorce, news, natural
disasters)Hyper scheduling (little
time to rest, busy) Lack of confidant
(caring, listening adult)
Sig
ns
and
Sym
pto
ms
Anger, moodinessPhysical symptoms:
stomachaches, headachesNew habits: chewing,
tappingWithdrawalOverreaction to minor
disturbances
Str
ess
reduce
rs
Parental involvement and
encouragement to talkNormalize stress: some stress is
normalPreparation: help the student
prepare for stressful situations
Listen and look: be aware of the
child’s needs and communication
of concernsProvide quiet time and time to
play, avoid over-scheduling
Coping skills: sharing feelings and
needs, journaling, and reading
books to help model how others
deal with stress
Cre
ate
d b
y: H
eath
er
Lam
bert
Additional Information:http://kidshealth.org/par
ent/emotions/index.html