Life
is stressful, and learning to managing stress constructively is a necessity. Continuously
struggling with stress produces tension and anxiety that trigger symptoms like headaches,
stomach issues, and neck and back pain. Stress in children may be acted out
behaviorally, like a six-year-old’s disruptive classroom antics brought on by his
parent’s marital battles.
While it’s impossible to stress-proof
your children or to protect them from troubles, you can help them cope with the
uncertainties of life. Telling your children age-appropriate truth prepares
them for reality. Imagine the parents of a four-year-old in divorce proceedings.
The mother and child abruptly move to another state without preparing the child
for these changes.
While it's not healthy to tell a
four-year-old details of a nasty divorce, age-appropriate truth helps to
prepare them for important changes and to reassure them of your love and
commitment. Helping your child grieve and express anger in non-destructive ways
can prevent unacceptable acting out. God will come to your aid when the storms
of life seem overwhelming.
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