Many children survive traumatic events without permanent emotional or psychological damage. A child’s ability to handle stress is greatly affected by their personality and family support. Changes in behavior or attitude are a sign of stress overload in children. If behaviors occur often or over a long time period, it can be a sign the child is overwhelmed and needs more help. The following steps are designed to assist you in helping your child cope with stress and upset. Click on each step for detailed information.
Depending on the age of your child, there are special considerations to keep in mind when helping your child to manage stress and upset. Click on your child’s age range below for some additional tips. Since every child is different, you may find it helpful to review the advice for other age ranges as well.
