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Kids Have Stress Too

What is Stress?
	What is Stress?
	Good Stress and Bad Stress

Signs and Symptoms
	Most Common Signs of Childhood Stress
	Other Signs and Symptoms
	Stress by Age Group
	Stress and Childhood Illness

Useful Activities
	Helping Children to Relax
	Guidelines for Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation
	Putting Feelings into Words
	Problem-Solving Skills
	Getting Organized
	My Child's Life

Parent Talk Information Line:

905-688-8248 or
1-888-505-6074 ext. 7555

Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

An important source used in the development of this website was: The Psychology Foundation of Canada (1999). Facilitator's Resource Guide: Kids Have Stress Too.

Sources of Stress
	Normal and Long-Term Stressors
	The Stress of Growing Up

Coping Strategies
	Introduction to Stress-Management
	Do's and Don'ts
	Strategies for Parents
	Strategies for Teachers
	Importance of
		Nutrition
		Physical Activity
		Routine and Sleep
		Affection
		Relaxation

Helpful Websites
	Niagara Region Public Health Department
	Kids Have Stress Too
	Caring for Kids
	Invest in Kids
	Canadian Paediatric Society
	Heart and Stroke Foundation
	The Hospital for Sick Children
	Youth Connection

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