FYIHealth Tip: Protect Kids From StressMany factors can cause childhood anxiety
<p>(HealthDay News) -- Stress is an unavoidable part of life, even for young children. But parents can take steps to help children learn to deal with it in a healthy way.</p>
<p>The Nemours Foundation lists these suggestions for helping kids cope:</p>
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<li>Make sure your child eats nutritious foods and gets plenty of rest, and that you enjoy quality time with your kids every day -- make sure they know you're there to talk and share fun activities together.</li>
<li>Talk to your child about what's causing the stress and ways to deal with it, such as doing fewer after-school activities, writing in a journal or developing a regular exercise routine.</li>
<li>Try to prepare your child for stressful situations, such as giving the child advance notice of a doctor's appointment and what it will involve.</li>
<li>Reassure your child that their emotions (anger, fear, anxiety, etc.) are normal, and you're confident in their ability to handle their situations.</li>
</ul>-- Diana Kohnle<a href="http://www.healthday.com/" target="_new">Health News</a> Copyright © 2013 <a href="http://www.healthday.com/" target="_new">HealthDay</a>. All rights reserved.id=674211