Do you want to avoid that your child is more a victim of childhood stress?
It is no secret that stress has become a difficulty in the development of children in the 21st century. The routine, more and more troubled, exposes us to situations that demand the maximum of efforts, both physical and emotional.
And if for us, adults, it is so difficult to adapt to the many pressures that arise on a day-to-day basis, you can imagine how it must be complicated for a child to deal with this type of problem? This same, the demands of everyday life can also affect children and cause child stress. Many times, the family does not know how to identify the signs that their children are stressed and even confuses the negative behavior of children with chronic or out of control malpractice. And this can lead to great long-term consequences. Do you want to avoid that your child is a victim of childhood stress? What are the main factors that cause stress in children and what is the best way to handle this issue? Signs that a child is stressed
Child stress can manifest itself through physical or psychological symptoms that have no apparent reason. The most common are:
Physical symptoms
Belly pain and diarrhea;
A headache;
sickness;
Cold and sweaty hands;
Lack or excess of appetite;
Nocturnal enuresis (peeing in bed);
stuttering;
Teeth ranger;
Nervous ticket;
Muscle tension;
Hyperactivity
Psychological symptoms
insomnia;
aggression;
impatience;
disobedience;
The insecurity;
concern;
anxiety;
The difficulty of socializing;
hypersensitivity;
nightmares;
fear;
I cry excessively
It is important to remember that several symptoms occur together. When they occur in isolation, they can not be interpreted as stress accurately.
It is fundamental to bear in mind that each child has a specific way of externalizing stress, which depends on their ability to develop, age and family behavior in the face of the issue.
Main causes of stress in children
It is normal that a family wants the best for their child, how to obtain excellent grades in school, be good at sports, activities designed to make the future, such as English classes, or Spanish among others. It is clear that encouraging a child to dedicate himself to something is quite positive, however, it is essential to be careful not to overload it.
Exaggerating in the number of responsibilities delegated to the child, making excessive collections and criticisms lead to emotional discontrol and stress. In addition, changes in the family context and problems at home can also affect it.
See some examples:
fights
divorce;
Death of a family member;
Physical violence;
overprotection;
Not respecting the child's rhythm;
intimidation;
Change of school or city.
Consequences of childhood stress
Not treating child stress generates a series of problems. The child's immune system can be affected, weakening the body and reducing its resistance. Therefore, it will be vulnerable to diseases and the development of infections, allergies, ulcers, skin problems, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, and obesity.
A child who does not learn to deal with this type of tension can become an adult vulnerable to stress.
Ways to avoid this problem
The first step is to take into account the child's lifestyle and make changes in their routine in order to identify and reduce the factors that trigger stress and delegate only tasks that are compatible with their learning rate and age.
One point that deserves attention is to remember that your child needs time to study, play and rest. In addition, it is essential that the family stays present in the child's daily life and values the moments they spend together. Also, you must learn to criticize constructively and focused on the behavior, without underestimating the child, explaining the problem and suggesting solutions
However, if the reason for stress is difficult to solve, such as a loss in the family, the best response may be to help the child to strengthen themselves in this type of situation, seeking, for example, the help of psychologists.
The family must always be attentive to the behavior of the children. Learning to listen to what they have to say is the best way to discover the problem and avoid suffering from childhood stress.
Source of information
- http://www.parentcompanion.org/articulo/
- https://www.mundotubebe.com/crianza/como-evitar-efectos-estres-bebes-ninos_833
- http://blogs.deperu.com/espacio-infantil/el-estres-infantil/
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