AFIs your child stressed ?

Is your child stressed ?

Any of the following may be symptoms of stress: Acting out: Kids may react to stress by throwing tantrums or having trouble getting along with others. Anger: This can sometimes be a sign of depression in kids, which "doesn't look the same as it does in adults" Increased aggression and slipping grades can also signal depression. Cutting: Kids who cut themselves do so because it's a way to release their emotions. This is a major cry for help. Drug use: Substance abuse can signal that something's amiss. Ironically, developing a "more serious problem" like drug use can be a way for kids to divert parents' attention from school achievement pressure. Insomnia or nightmares: Older kids may have insomnia or nightmares, while younger kids may experience night frights or start wanting to sleep with mom and dad. Physical symptoms: Kids under stress may complain of headaches, stomach-aches or simply not feeling well. Be aware of changes in your child's behaviour that concern you. If you notice something's happening, pay attention.