As adults, we do not like to think that young children, even those in the toddler and preschool years, can experience stress. Family difficulties, school demands, being over scheduled, and being away from home can all cause stress for a child and lead to anxiety. Anxiety in children can present as irritability, hyperactivity, sadness, or shyness. There are simple ways for caring adults to reduce stress for children including establishing daily routines, taking breaks from hard tasks, reducing stimulation, and practicing new skills together. For more ideas of how to reduce stress in young children, click on the following link: http://www.earlyexperiences.org/stressmanagement.html
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