I wrote – Hoda Abdel Nasser:
The child may suffer from stress without the knowledge of the mother, because she is not aware of the warning signs of this psychological disorder, which not only causes mood swings, but also its symptoms include some physical problems.
In the following lines, “The Consulto” reviews signs of stress in children and ways to deal with it, according to the “Parents” website.
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Signs of child stress
There are symptoms, which usually appear in a child who is suffering from stress, and they include:
– Irregular sleep.
Loss or increase of appetite.
– increased crying.
– temper tantrums.
Nightmares while sleeping.
Bowel movement disorder.
Thumb sucking.
Cutting hair.
– Social isolation.
– Sorrow.
Headache.
– stomachache.
Involuntary spasms.
– cough.
Abnormal body movements.
Ask questions frequently.
How to deal with child stress
A mother can help her child get rid of communication, by following these guidelines:
1- Follow a healthy routine
The mother should encourage her child to follow a healthy lifestyle, which includes sleeping for at least 8 hours a day, eating healthy foods, such as vegetables and fruits, and regular exercise and favorite hobbies.
2- Monitoring television and the Internet
The tension in the child may be caused by the content that he is used to following when sitting in front of the TV and browsing social networking sites, so the mother should monitor this matter well.
It is also taken into account that the mother determines the number of hours the child watches television and uses mobile phones, in proportion to his age.
3- Taking care of the child
Leaving the child most of the time alone is one of the wrong habits that make it an easy prey for stress, anxiety and sadness, so it is necessary for the mother to allocate time throughout the day, to sit with him, listen to him, participate in various activities and help him learn new skills.
