(This is the final blog in a 4 part blog series…)
Today we are continuing our Blog Series on Recognizing the Signs of Childhood Stress. This is a non-comprehensive list of some stressors that your child might have in their lives. Some of these stressors are unavoidable; however, how you and your child cope with these stressors can be helpful. Please refer back to Recognizing the Signs of Childhood Stress: Part 3 to learn how to help your child cope with their stress.
Sources of Stress:
- Being away from home (ages 5-7)
- Fear of wetting themselves (ages 5-7)
- Fear of punishment from you or a teacher
- Worry about getting along with peers
- Worry about schoolwork
- Fear of being chosen last by a team
- Fear of being different from others
- Worry about changing bodies (ages 9-12)
Other Sources of Stress:
- Divorced Parents/Single Parents
- Move to a new city
- Being held back in school
- Serious illness
- Parent in the military/going overseas
Adam R Glendye MA MFT, LAPC
