Stress is a normal part of growing up and being a child.  Children are constantly changing and it is important to help them cope with the everyday cause and effects that it can have on them.  Normal pressures and tension will naturally disappear as your child develops.  When stress reaches a certain level in your child, they will need to have help from family members, teachers and even doctors to get them through it.

Children will learn from their parents and other adults.  This is also true about how to handle stress. If they see you get all worked up and upset, they will probably do the same.  If you do not like what you are seeing, you may want to change your own habits and the way that you take on pressure.

Remember what it was like when you were your child’s age.  Think about the situation and what you remember doing about it.  Do not deny or make fun of your child’s stress or worries.  These worries are real to them and they need to have your attention in a positive way.  Together the both of you can work out the problem and get it under control.

Communication is very important.  You need to talk to your children and help with the tension that they are feeling because of a certain subject.  Most of the time, it is something small that is causing their stress.  Be willing to help them and talk it over to find the best solution that both of you can agree on to make the situation better.

*Do not lie to your children.  Tell them the truth about family matters and crises.