Stress in children

Stress is a real scourge of modern times. Negative emotions fall not only on adults, but also on children. But if adults can adequately recognize the cause of stress and eliminate it, then children can not cope with such a problem on their own. Stress in children has the property of accumulating, which can lead to various undesirable consequences - developmental lag, neurosis, enuresis and problems in school. To protect the child is not enough, since it is simply impossible to save it from all unpleasant situations. But parents are able to teach their baby to overcome stress.

1. Solve problems together.
In trying to instill in the child new skills and independence, do not throw it at the mercy of fate in difficult situations. If you see that the child is difficult, that he has problems, talk to him about it, listen to him and offer all possible help. Do not hesitate to involve those people whom he considers authoritative or those who professionally work with children, for example, experienced psychologists and teachers, to the problems of your child.

2. Emotions need a way out.
Remember that all people need to get rid of overwhelming emotions sometimes. If adults can control themselves, then children do not know how to keep emotions in check. So they need a way out. This can be a hobby, frank conversations or the usual keeping of a diary. A child who has the opportunity to speak out, release steam, much easier to bear any stress.

3. Replace the mental load.
Under the stress of children, all the burden is on the psyche, so that in order to have an imbalance in the body, physical activity is necessary. In addition, sports help the development of endorphins - hormones of happiness, which will help to neutralize stress. It is not necessary to record a child in the sports section, especially if he is not a big fan of sports. But biking, swimming, yoga, videos can be a good alternative.

4. Mode.
During the serious tests of the psyche, it is necessary that all other spheres of life are ordered. Chaos in the head and emotions need to be filled with a strict regime of the day. Therefore, nutrition, sleep, study and rest should be balanced. It is inadmissible under the influence of children's stress to refuse lunch, rest, sleep or skip classes.

5. Do not overstimulate with treatment.
Sometimes children's stress has a very serious impact on the children's body. I can start somatic disorders against the background of emotional experiences. Do not engage in self-medication and delay the visit to a pediatrician and a psychologist. The sooner you start an adequate treatment, the faster you will overcome the difficulties.

6. Instill confidence.
At moments when something unpleasant happens, even an adult does not always believe that difficulties will come to an end. The child, the younger he is, the harder he believes in the mythical "tomorrow" or "after". Therefore, he needs your support and confidence that good times are just around the corner. Talk with the child about the fact that life is not only good or only bad, that troubles are always replaced by joys. Help me see the solution to the problems that the child has encountered.

7. Relax.
At a time when the situation keeps the child in constant tension, it is important to find effective ways to relax. It can be anything - computer games, cartoons, communication with friends, massage, visiting your favorite cafes or going shopping. Choose the way that inspires your child only positive emotions and helps to get distracted from problems. It is not necessary, of course, to try to turn a child's life into a holiday, as soon as he encounters troubles. Just teach him to see and enjoy moments in life.

It is important to understand that stress in children is not a whim, not a whim and not an invention. In our difficult time, stress affects everyone - adults and children alike. Someone has enough of a teacher's pissing to experience a storm of negative emotions, and someone can not be knocked out by more serious problems. The main thing is to be alert and not to run the situation out of control, then your child will even overcome serious stresses more easily and quickly.