{"id":2704,"date":"2018-09-12T10:25:17","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T10:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vishwashealingcentre.com\/?p=2704"},"modified":"2026-01-05T09:17:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T09:17:15","slug":"how-to-help-your-child-to-manage-stress-and-reduce-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vishwashealingcentre.com\/demo\/how-to-help-your-child-to-manage-stress-and-reduce-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Help Your Child To Manage Stress And Reduce Anxiety!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While you may think childhood was a carefree period of your life, the same thing does not hold true for children nowadays. Stress is a condition everybody suffers, be it adults or children. If we talk about children, they will need external help to deal with and manage their stress as they may\u200b not\u200b even\u200b know\u200b they\u200b are\u200b going\u200b through\u200b any\u200b problem.<\/p><p>As cliche as it may sound, your child is your joy and responsibility as well. You are the first person\u200b who\u200b can\u200b recognize\u200b if\u200b your\u200b child\u200b is\u200b \u200bin troubled,\u200b anxious\u200b or\u200b going\u200b through\u200b some\u200b stress.<\/p><p>Let\u200b me\u200b get\u200b you\u200b started\u200b with\u200b a few\u200b key\u200b pointers\u200b to\u200b detect\u200b if\u200b your\u200b child\u200b is\u200b under\u200b stress.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u200b To\u200b Know\u200b If\u200b Your\u200b Child\u200b Is\u200b Under\u200b Stress ?\u200b \u200b<\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let\u2019s\u200b Find\u200b Out<\/h4><p>Kids who are under stress often have trouble with their mood and behavior. You may notice slight\u200b changes\u200b like\u200b unnecessary\u200b tantrums,\u200b crying,\u200b health\u200b issues\u200b or\u200b getting\u200b irritated\u200b easily.<\/p><p>Further, the child may withdraw from their favorite activities like playing or going outside. Most often, such kids complain of irregular headaches or stomach ache and have a sudden change in their\u200b sleeping\u200b and\u200b eating\u200b pattern. Also, you may notice these kids refusing to go to school and indulging in self-negative talk. That being said, you must remember every child is different and may show other signs of stress. As a parent,\u200b it\u200b is\u200b your\u200b duty\u200b to\u200b help\u200b your\u200b child\u200b out\u200b and\u200b\u200b let them know that it\u2019s okay .<\/p><p>Now, let me share the few things that as a parent can help you handle the situation and teach your\u200b kid\u200b to\u200b manage\u200b stress\u200b and\u200b reduce\u200b anxiety\u200b in\u200b them.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How\u200b Can\u200b You\u200b Help\u200b Your Child\u200b To Manage\u200b Stress\u200b and\u200b Reduce\u200b His\u200b Anxiety?<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Encourage\u200b Them\u200b To\u200b Face\u200b Their\u200b Fears: If your child is under stress due to a situation that is fearsome for them, it is time to teach them how to face it. The fear of getting in an anxiety provoking situation can further increase the anxiety in your child. However, if you let them know how they can go \u201cone step at a time\u201d, their fears\u200b will\u200b variably\u200b reduce\u200b and\u200b the\u200b anxiety\u200b that\u200b kicks\u200b in\u200b will\u200b stop\u200b as\u200b well. If you can\u2019t take larger steps, it\u2019s okay. Just take baby steps. Remember each step counts when it\u200b is\u200b taken\u200b in\u200b the\u200b right\u200b direction.<\/li>\n\n<li>Listen\u200b To\u200b Your\u200b Child: Be your child\u2019s best friend and confidante. Listen to them carefully and attentively. Ask them what\u2019s bothering them. You may feel that your child doesn\u2019t want to open up. But sadly, it is farther\u200b from\u200b the\u200b truth. Most often, children can\u2019t put a label to what they are feeling. This is a time when you can step in and talk to them. Initiate a conversation. Say something like, \u201c It seems like you\u2019re sad about what happened in the school.\u201d or \u201chow are you feeling today?\u201d. Try emoticons like a happy face, sad\u200b face,\u200b joyful,\u200b and\u200b more.\u200b Let\u200b them\u200b identify\u200b their\u200b emotions\u200b and\u200b connect\u200b with\u200b it.Make\u200b it\u200b a free\u200b flowing\u200b conversation\u200b and\u200b let\u200b your\u200b child\u200b share\u200b his\u200b concerns\u200b and\u200b problems. It is important to hear them out without any blames, anger, or judgement. When you\u2019ll listen to them, be patient. Let them speak. They will know there is someone they can talk to and it will help them\u200b cope\u200b with\u200b their\u200b stress\u200b more\u200b easily.<\/li>\n\n<li>Focus\u200b on\u200b Positive\u200b Aspects: Stressed or anxious children can often indulge in negative and self-critical talks. This thinking can slowly creep in every aspect of their life and lead to low-self esteem. Your voice becomes their inner voice. You can save your child by teaching him to see the silver lining under the dark cloud \u200b. \u200bAlso,\u200b remember\u200b your\u200b child\u200b does\u200b what\u200b he\u200b sees\u200b you\u200b doing. You\u2019re the biggest role model for your child. Before you preach, practice it yourself. Never worry that he is not taking your command, worry that he is watching and observing your actions.Handle your stress in an ideal way and encourage your child to adopt positive thinking as well. You\u2019ll\u200b be\u200b surprised\u200b how\u200b small\u200b changes\u200b will\u200b reflect\u200b immensely\u200b in\u200b your\u200b child\u2019s\u200b life.<\/li>\n\n<li>Educate\u200b Your\u200b Child\u200b To\u200b Understand\u200b Their\u200b Bodies: Your body talks to you. The slight changes can help you detect if you\u2019re overworking yourself or following\u200b a \u200bgood\u200b routine.\u200b Similarly,\u200b your\u200b child\u2019s\u200b body\u200b goes\u200b through\u200b the\u200b same\u200b process. Educate your child to understand their bodies and the physiology of the stress. Tell them how the butterflies they feel in their stomach on the first day of their new class is okay. However, consistent tummy aches or headaches are a sign that something is not right. It means the child is\u200b undergoing\u200b some\u200b stress.These health issues like nausea, muscle pain, low energy and repetitive complains are strong symptoms\u200b that\u200b your\u200b child\u200b is\u200b under\u200b stress.\u200b Just\u200b pay\u200b attention\u200b and\u200b never\u200b ignore\u200b such\u200b signs.<\/li>\n\n<li>Engage\u200b Your\u200b Child\u200b In\u200b Relaxing\u200b Activities: School exams, co-curricular activities, home tuitions, sports. These are just few of the activities that\u200b today\u2019s\u200b children\u200b have\u200b to\u200b do\u200b in\u200b a single\u200b day.\u200b All\u200b work and\u200b no\u200b play makes\u200b Jack\u200b a\u200b \u200bdull\u200b boy. Nowadays, even play (Read: Sports) have become a serious competition for kids and less of a stress buster. I\u2019d suggest you to engage your child in relaxing activities like art or sketching. Just ask\u200b them\u200b to\u200b free\u200b draw\u200b anything\u200b they\u200b like\u200b with\u200b their\u200b fingers,\u200b if\u200b you\u200b can.It\u2019ll also help you analyze what\u2019s going in your child\u2019s mind by taking their color choices into consideration. For instance, picking a lot of darker shades is often considered a sign of aggression. You can check the color psychology guides for further analysis of your child behavior. Further, this \u201c\u200b ART THERAPY\u200b \u201d can help your child unveil their deep-rooted emotions and thoughts at the sub-conscious level. Some children also feel relaxed when they write out their emotions\u200b or\u200b dance,\u200b for\u200b instance. Help your child figure out what they love and you\u2019ll see a great change in their stress management\u200b and\u200b life\u200b as\u200b well.<\/li>\n\n<li>Tell\u200b Them\u200b It\u200b Is\u200b Okay\u200b To\u200b Mess\u200b Up: No one is perfect. Now that\u2019s a fact. While everybody around us is aiming for perfection, children often feel stressed or anxiety when they underperform or get bad grades. Tell them it\u2019s okay\u200b to\u200b mess\u200b up\u200b and\u200b just\u200b fine.\u200b Share\u200b your\u200b failed\u200b experiences\u200b and\u200b what\u200b you\u200b learnt\u200b from\u200b them. It\u2019s okay to mess up. Everyone does that. The best part is when you keep going even after a failure. That\u2019s what\u2019s important.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u200b Else\u200b You&nbsp; Can Do\u200b To\u200b Make\u200b Your\u200b Child\u200b Feel\u200b Better?<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What Is Anxiety, Its Symptoms And 6 Simple Steps To Reduce Anxiety\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Z761gauxZg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>There are just a few more things you can practice with your child to reduce their stress and anxiety\u200b issues.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use positive affirmations with your child and educate them about its benefits. Say things like, \u201c\u200b I am calm. I am peaceful. I am happy. I am beautiful\u201d. These small statements will make your little one feel happy and in bliss. Never address your child with \u201cdon\u2019t do this that.\u201d. Instead focus\u200b on\u200b saying\u200b \u201cdo\u200b this\u200b or\u200b that\u201d.<\/li>\n\n<li>Children become what you make of them. They are like wet clay in your hands. Tell them it is important to be happy. Practice gratitude. Ask them to daily say thanks and offer gratitude for their life and the uncountable blessings they have. This will make them understand the importance\u200b of\u200b being\u200b grateful\u200b and\u200b a lot\u200b to\u200b be\u200b happy\u200b for.<\/li>\n\n<li>Practice relaxing exercises with your child. The very basic relaxing exercises like taking three deep breaths or counting from 1-10 backwards slowly can help your kid a great deal to just\u200b slow\u200b down\u200b the\u200b messy\u200b thoughts\u200b and\u200b actually\u200b focus\u200b on\u200b the\u200b present.<\/li>\n\n<li> Aggressive children can greatly benefit from this technique to help them control their tantrums and\u200b just\u200b relax.<\/li>\n\n<li>Lastly, you can introduce your child to progressive muscle relaxation. Put on some good and positive instrumental music (You may search Zen Garden on Youtube) and teach your kids to relax\u200b their\u200b bodies\u200b starting\u200b from\u200b the\u200b toes\u200b to\u200b their\u200b head. They\u2019ll get a hang of it after 2-3 practices. This body muscle relaxation technique calms the mind\u200b and\u200b helps\u200b release\u200b stress\u200b in\u200b both\u200b children\u200b and\u200b adults.<\/li>\n\n<li>You can also practice chanting while waking up or putting your child to sleep. OM is a universal mantra that even scientists have found to be highly effective. If you can, teach your children\u200b to\u200b chant\u200b Gayatri\u200b Mantra..This\u200b will\u200b open\u200b up\u200b the\u200b subconscious\u200b power\u200b of\u200b your\u200b child.<\/li>\n\n<li>Finally,\u200b Just\u200b Be\u200b There\u200b For\u200b Your\u200b Child You love your child and they know it. However, this busy life doesn\u2019t let you shower them with love and attention as much as you want. Don&#8217;t feel any guilt over it. Children nowadays are intelligent. They understand if you explain your situation with right words and love. Kids today also prefer quality time over quantity. Give your child an hour of love, care, and undivided attention.\u200b Never\u200b forget\u200b to\u200b maintain\u200b eye\u200b contact\u200b and\u200b a loving\u200b touch.\u200b Play,\u200b relax\u200b or\u200b just\u200b listen.<\/li><\/ul><p>This one hour of quality time will bring your child closer to you and away from any stress or anxiety. If you still feel confused with the behavior of your child, that\u2019s okay. Just ask an expert or a child psychologist who can get your child out of the situation and help you with better parenting\u200b tips.<\/p><p>I hope this post was helpful for you and your child. Remember, your child needs you and sometimes just being there is enough. If you\u2019d like more help or guidance, feel free to ask us and we\u2019ll\u200b reach\u200b out\u200b to\u200b you.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While you may think childhood was a carefree period of your life, the same thing does not hold true for children nowadays. 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