Health Tip: Is Your Child Overloaded?11/21/13
(HealthDay News) -- Everyone is under some stress. But too much
stress can impair your child's well-being and emotional health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics mentions these warning signs
that your child is under too much stress:
- If there are physical pains, such as stomach aches or
- If the child appears agitated, restless and tired.
- If the child seems depressed, but is unwilling to talk about
his or her feelings.
- If the child behaves irritably or negatively, or lacks
excitement about daily activities.
- If the child chooses to stay home, rather than participate in
activities once enjoyed.
- If the child's grades decline.
- If the child shows behavioral changes, such as lying or
stealing, becoming forgetful, refusing your requests or depending
on you more than usual.
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