07:48 PM Tuesday 31 October 2023
Written by Nada Sami:
Some mothers notice that their children are in a bad mood after waking up, as they suffer from stress and anxiety, without knowing the reason behind this.
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In the following report, Al-Consulto reviews the causes of morning stress in children and ways to deal with it, according to the “Kids health” and “Very wellmind” websites.
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Causes of morning stress in children
1- Lack of sleep
If a child does not get enough sleep at night, he will feel stressed, anxious, poor in concentration, distracted, and lethargic when he wakes up in the morning.
2- School pressures
Morning stress in children may be the result of the nervous pressure they are exposed to during the school day, due to the abundance of schoolwork, difficulty in dealing with classmates, and constant violence from teachers.
3- Sudden change in lifestyle
If a child experiences a sudden change in his lifestyle, such as moving to a new home or changing his school, he may experience a state of stress and anxiety when he wakes up in the morning.
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4- Family problems
Family problems have negative effects on children’s mental health, as disputes between father and mother always make them suffer from stress, anxiety, and fear.
5- Health problems
Morning stress in children can be a warning sign of some health problems, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and malnutrition.
6- Psychological disorders
Morning stress in children may indicate the risk of developing generalized anxiety disorder or schizophrenia.
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Tips for dealing with morning stress in children
There are guidelines that a mother can rely on to help her child get rid of morning stress, the most prominent of which are:
– Prepare a regular schedule for the child, including times for sleeping, waking up, eating, playing, and attending school meals.
– Create a calm atmosphere in the morning for the child, by playing soothing music or participating in some exercise.
– Accustom the child to sleep early, to ensure that he gets a sufficient number of hours of rest.
– Encourage the child to practice meditation and relaxation exercises, such as yoga and deep breathing, due to their ability to calm the nerves, feel relaxed, and relieve stress and anxiety.
– Getting close to the child, listening to his problems and fears without belittling them, and providing him with emotional support.
– Allocate time for the child every day to practice favorite hobbies.
– Communicate with the school to learn more about the child’s behavior.
– The father and mother should not quarrel in front of the child.
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