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Parenting Tips on Nov. 3 Fox 4 Morning News: Helping Children Cope with Stress

Children experience stress in their lives, just like adults – however they don't always have the skills needed to cope.  Tune in to Fox 4 to hear our parenting expert give us some ideas on what stress looks like in chidlren, and ways you can help your children de-stress.
 
Stress Symptoms

• Physical – headaches, stomach aches, wetting
• Emotional – fear, irritability, sadness
• Behavioral – crying, nervous tic, losing temper
• Social – withdrawing, teasing, bullying, extreme shyness 

Coping Strategies

• Acknowledge their feelings
• Help children to talk about what is going on
• Encourage vigorous physical exercise
• Spend special one-on-one time
• Teach relaxation skills
• Explain that mistakes are OK
• Tell/read stories about dealing with stress

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