It’s the beginning of December and everyone and everything seems to be in a hurry. Personally, I feel that time just slips away and I still have tons of things to do. But these stressed feelings can be contagious and our kids will most often pick them from us. So much so that I don’t want them to feel anxious like I do, they will also have so many things to do in school (quizzes, periodical exams, christmas programs and parties to attend).
What Happens When The Kids Are Stressed Out
So how do we know when the kids may be feeling the holiday rush and being stressed out? These are some symptoms that they can start complaining to you about.
- headaches
- chest pain
- rapid heartbeat
- stomachaches
- fatigue
- anxiety
- social isolation
- withdrawal from usual activities
- mood swings
- emotional outbursts
- aggression
- trouble concentrating
Last Sunday, my eldest just had a fever. She was feeling good in the morning but at lunch time, she started to slouch and told us that she already want to go home. Luckily, the fever just went on for a day and she was able to come to school in time. We’ve asked her how she feels and we told her that we were sorry for misunderstanding her behavior as laziness. She told us that she was just feeling a little bit overwhelmed with so many things to do in school but that she can manage it. After that, she looked brighter already and ready for days ahead of her.
One thing that I am very thankful to the Lord is for giving my kids good health. Stress can really take its toll on anyone, whether you are young or old, if you are not healthy inside. The kids are especially vulnerable to diseases when they are stressed out. It’s important that we nourish them with healthy diet and supplements which will help them fight diseases. For my kids, I use Nutri10Plus Syrup and because it has complete minerals and nutrients, even though my kids get sick sometimes, they are able to get up in a day or two because I know their supplements are helping their immunity.
Tips to Help Kids Cope With Stress
To summarize some of the tips I gathered from parenting sites I usually read, here are some of the most I think which applies most to our kids:
1. Start preparing early. This can be quite tricky but managing time effectively is always the key to avoid stress at home. Start wrapping gifts a day or two and if the kids can be taught how to wrap their gifts for their friends and classmates and teachers, it will really help and the kids will enjoy your team activity.
2. Ease up on events and going out. Christmas rush is a hell when it comes to going to malls and visiting friends or going to parties. As much as possible, limit the number and consider the little ones who may not be whining but are already stressed out inside.
3. Stay active together. Make sure to sneak in some time to play together in the sun. 15 to 30 minutes a week together outdoors will do wonders to make everyone feel alive but at the same time calm, secured and relaxed.
4. Stay healthy by eating the right food, avoiding greasy stuff as they tend to make everyone feel heavy after and spare Christmas eve and New Year’s eve for eating the lechon, fried chicken, cakes, and all those lovely food. Don’t forget to take your vitamins and prioritize sleep.
