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Know The Signs of Coronavirus Stress in Your Kids

Kids feel stress too, but it doesn't always manifest in them like it would in us as adults. Kids also don't know that it's stress. So here's what to look for:

-In toddlers, a lack of emotion or toilet training regression are signs of stress or anxiety.

-Older kids may have trouble sleeping, canker sores, headaches or complain about stomach or leg pain.

-Children may also be more clingy, withdrawn, angry or agitated.

Here are some ways to help your kids deal with the stress brought on by the coronavirus:

⁰ Experts say it is important to have some kind of routine for kids, even if the routines are looser. The kids benefit from knowing at least what they can expect each day.

⁰ Regular exercise outdoors as a family is also helpful.

⁰ Experts say you have to be honest about concerns about school and how classes will return in the fall. It’s important to stay open. And remember, a child’s worries about school may not be the same worries that their parents have.

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