Tips to Help Manage Childhood Stress

It’s something that isn’t talked about enough, but children get stressed out just as much as adults. That may seem impossible, given that children aren’t dealing with the workplace, marriage or families. However, they are dealing with the pressure of school, peer pressure and the pressure that comes with new children joining the family.  Today, I’m sharing parenting tips on childhood stress.

Pressure can lead to chronic stress in children. Stress can negatively impact their routines and sleep patterns. Unfortunately, children can become cranky, exhausted and unable to manage their day or their emotions properly.

 

 

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Stress can lead to a number of issues  besides sleep issues. Children can become anxious.  They may want their parents to sleep in bed with them again as if they were a toddler. Poor sleep leads to more stress.  It’s a vicious cycle for your child to have to cope with.  A good way to help reduce the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, is to help your child manage their sleep cycle.  As an adult, you know that insomnia comes with feeling stressed out.  So, imagine your child feeling that very same way?  Below, you’ll find tips on how to manage childhood stress.  Our tips will help your child’s body get back into a good sleep routine, and slowly eliminate childhood stress.

 

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  • Set The Mood – Some people like to sleep with the lights on.  Some people like it dark.  Sit with your child and ask them how they like to sleep. Without knowing their comforts, you can’t provide them with the right space for sleeping.  Invest in blackout blinds.  Also, learn the best mattress with Mattress-Guides.net/.  You can create a sleep space that is comfortable and relaxed with the right mattress.  Involve your child in the selection of the mattress.
  • Set A Bed Time –  Routine is key for children.  But, for those who can’t sleep they need a routine that’s going to help get a good night of sleep.  Strive to kept the same bath time, story time, and bed time routine until it sinks in. The body and brain learn to expect what comes next.
  • Set An Alarm – Next, with a bedtime routine comes a morning routine. If your child is to be in bed at 8 p.m., set the alarm for 7 a.m. the next day. If the bedtimes and wake up times are consistent, you get the body into a pattern that works.
  • Set A Screen Limit –  Blue light technology has an effect on the brain and how children are able to function.  So, if your child is staring at a screen within two hours of bedtime, you need to put a stop to it.  Children need time to allow their brains have time to switch off and unwind.  Kids need their melatonin production to stay consistent.

Finally, sleep is so important in order to to set up the day.  So, manage childhood stress by implementing the rules above and you’ll quickly notice a difference.

 

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  1. Rhonda, great tips. I think childhood stress is not given enough consideration. Thank you for hosting #SundaysBestLinkup.