[New post] How To Help Children Manage Their Stress

Coach Benjamin Mizrahi posted: " When is distress something more serious? When does it become something that warrants specialized help? Whether it's family, friends, school, or something else causing your child distress, if he exhibits any of these signs of anxiety, it " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Mr Mizrahi's Blog How To Help Children Manage Their Stress  by Coach Benjamin Mizrahi When is distress something more serious? When does it become something that warrants specialized help? Whether it's family, friends, school, or something else causing your child distress, if he exhibits any of these signs of anxiety, it may be time to act.   As children get older and take on new responsibilities, more activities, and larger homework loads, they are more susceptible to stress. Look at these eight signs which indicated that your child may be dealing with stress.  Nightmares  Trouble concentrating and completing schoolwork  Increased aggression  Bedwetting  Hyperactive behavior  Withdrawing from family and friends  Eating or sleeping disorders  Overreactions to minor problems  You can also follow these suggestions to promote well-being in your family:  Validate your child's experiences: Instead of offering falsely positive reassurances or irritated dismissals about your child's emotions and questions, acknowledge what you're observing and hearing from them. Think about their behaviors as signals that something is amiss. You can't make things better, but you'll offer comfort to ease their pain and fear.  Stick with the facts: Real information is key. Kids need clear guidelines about the purpose of the quarantine and what actions they can and can't take. Limit your family's exposure to the news and be aware of what you are saying.  Remember that we are suffering apart and together: There's a universal feeling of unease right now, which is combined with the loss of usual routines and decreased social, in-person contact. Staying connected to your social network is essential.  Avoid over-using substances or discussing how they can ease your pain: Go for a family walk after dinner, play a game, or watch a show together. Discuss your frustrations in appropriate ways rather than falling back on self-medication.  Coach Benjamin Mizrahi. Educator. Learning Specialist. Family Coach. Father. Husband.    More articles on www.MrMizrahi.blog   This post is ad-supported ​ Coach Benjamin Mizrahi | September 13, 2021 at 5:46 am | Categories: Parenting | URL: https://wp.me/p8z2QL-QZ Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Mr Mizrahi's Blog. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://mrmizrahi.blog/2021/09/13/how-to-help-children-manage-their-stress/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com